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On 7 November 2023, human rights defender and journalist Valasingham Krishnakumar was served a notice by the Batticaloa police informing him of a … Read more: Intimidation and harassment against human rights defender and journalist Valasingham …Continue Reading

Leaders at the COP28 climate summit in the United Arab Emirates must place human rights at its heart by agreeing to rapidly phase out fossil fuels … Read more: Global: Leaders at COP28 must protect human rights by agreeing to phase out fossil fuels …Continue Reading

Environmental, social and governance investing should center on companies' impacts on the environment and society rather than shareholder profit, … Read more: NYU's Stern Center for Business and Human Rights Calls for ESG Ratings System OverhaulContinue Reading

The Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRCP) released a statement Tuesday concerning “state machinery” stopping the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) … Read more: Pakistan Human Rights Council expresses concern over state repression of jailed ex-PM … – JURISTContinue Reading

U.S military aid is being used by Israel to commit "violations of human rights" in Gaza, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed Monday. Read more: AOC says US aid used to commit 'human rights violations' in Gaza – New York PostContinue Reading

… human rights law. Subscribe to WRAL: https://youtube.com/c/wral5 Follow WRAL: Facebook: https://facebook.com/WRALTV Twitter: https://twitter.com … Read more: UN says 'forever chemicals' in North Carolina water violate human rights – YouTubeContinue Reading

The link between human rights and climate change adaptation policy has not been a major source of discussion in national policies, according to a … Read more: Human rights are a low priority for many national climate change adaptation policies, research findsContinue Reading

Human Rights attorney and author of “Justice For Some: Law and the Question of Palestine,” Noura Erakat joins Joy to discuss Israel's violence … Read more: Israel has to end its occupation to dismantle Hamas: Human Rights attorneyContinue Reading

UK's human rights body could be stripped of status after campaigners including Stonewall successfully push for special review. Read more: Britain faces UN blacklist after lobbying by trans rights groups – The TelegraphContinue Reading

… human rights reporting. The award supports local, independent media to cover vulnerable and underrepresented communities and human rights … Read more: Lekso Award: Supporting Journalism and Human Rights – IWPRContinue Reading

… continue working together to promote and protect human rights in Laos under the Australia-Lao PDR Human Rights Technical Cooperation Program (HRTCP). Read more: Working with Lao Government to protect human rightsContinue Reading

Leaders at COP28 climate summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must place human rights at its heart by agreeing to rapidly phase out fossil … Read more: Leaders at COP28 must protect human rights by agreeing to phase out fossil fuels and press …Continue Reading

Human Rights Watch: Bangladesh Govt Trying to "Eliminate Competition" | Vantage with Palki Sharma The Human Rights Watch is the latest Western … Read more: Bangladesh Govt Trying to "Eliminate Competition" | Vantage with Palki Sharma – YouTubeContinue Reading

We, the undersigned human rights and civil society organisations, are deeply troubled by the premature release of an inconclusive report by Human … Read more: Palestinian trade unions and NGOs condemn Human Rights Watch report of Al Ahli Hospital strikeContinue Reading