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On December 10th, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights will turn 75 years old. Marti Flacks, Director of the CSIS Human Rights Initiative and … Read more: What's Happening with International Human Rights – YouTubeContinue Reading

On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Global Director of Advocacy Natalie Samarasinghe reflects on its importance … Read more: 75 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Open Society FoundationsContinue Reading

… human rights, democracy, and countering corruption. President Biden's Initiative for Democratic Renewal also underscores our dedication to free … Read more: OAS Marks Human Rights Day – U.S. Mission to the Organization of American StatesContinue Reading

BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that the paths of human rights development chosen by all countries … Read more: Respective human rights development paths should be respected: Chinese FM – XinhuaContinue Reading

Mandatory human rights due diligence legislation has been adopted by several European countries, with EU-wide requirements likely to be adopted … Read more: Is mandatory human rights due diligence coming to Asia? – LexologyContinue Reading

… human rights abuses. Top Peruvian court orders release of former President Alberto Fujimori from 25-year sentence on human rights abuses. ByThe … Read more: Top Peruvian court orders release of former President Alberto Fujimori from 25-year … – ABC NewsContinue Reading

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed the lack of outcry from human rights groups on Hamas' violence against Israeli women. Read more: Netanyahu slams human rights groups silent on abuse of Israeli women – YouTubeContinue Reading

News and Press Release in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Protection and Human Rights; published on 5 Dec 2023 by OHCHR. Read more: UN Human Rights Office – OPT: The Israeli Forces are inflicting heavy and intense bombardmentsContinue Reading

Every year, the Tennessee Human Rights Commission honors the work of Tennesseans who advocate for the human rights in their communities. (Nashville, … Read more: Honoring 75 years of Human Rights – TN.govContinue Reading

Worcester's Human Rights Commission voted Monday to continue its police oversight just days after they were asked by the city manager to focus on … Read more: Worcester Human Rights Commission to continue police oversight efforts – Spectrum NewsContinue Reading

Section III investigates how ISDS can adversely impact human rights, and to what extent investment treaty provisions, arbitration tribunals and … Read more: The UNGPs and ISDS: Should Businesses Assess the Human Rights Impacts of Investor …Continue Reading

GENEVA (5 December 2023) – The UN Human Rights Office is organising a High-level Event on 11 and 12 December to mark the 75th anniversary of the … Read more: Human Rights 75: High-level Event in Geneva on 11 and 12 December | OHCHRContinue Reading

The two-day event is being hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and human rights office OHCHR. UN rights chief Volker Türk, said … Read more: World News in Brief: WFP 'pauses' north Yemen food aid, human rights and sport, Myanmar latestContinue Reading

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 5 Dec 2023 by Open Society Foundations. Read more: Barometer in Context: Strengthening the Human Rights System (December 2023) – WorldContinue Reading