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… human rights abuses. Yang Hengjun, a writer and blogger who was born in China and became an Australian citizen in 2000, had been vocal about his … Read more: Writer's Suspended Death Sentence Is a Reminder of China's Awful Record on Human RightsContinue Reading

He was Dr. Dan Hill then, recently appointed as the first full-time chair of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC). Advertisement 2. Story … Read more: Brown-John: Human rights champion Dan Hill a remarkable person | Windsor StarContinue Reading

German chemical giant calls reports of visits to Uygur employees 'serious allegations that indicate activities inconsistent' with company's … Read more: BASF to divest from two China joint ventures over allegations of Xinjiang human rights abusesContinue Reading

(Bangkok) – Fighting in Myanmar's Rakhine State has surged in recent weeks, causing civilian casualties and large-scale displacement, Human Rights … Read more: Myanmar: Rohingya at Risk in Rakhine Fighting | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

New U exhibit explores how Minnesota-based organizations often have had a worldwide influence in the enduring struggle for human rights. Read more: The global impact from local human–rights activism – Star TribuneContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned about the humanitarian impact of the airstrikes on the region. HRW released an extensive report in October … Read more: Turkiye's airstrikes wreak havoc on north-east Syria: Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Organizational meeting for the 54th session of the Human Rights Council. Description. Related Sites and Documents. More Information … Read more: Organizational Meeting – 55th Regular Session of Human Rights Council | UN Web TVContinue Reading

Human rights advocates said the challenge for the new directive would … human rights conditions against strategically important allies and partners. Read more: Biden order attaches human rights conditions to US military aid, easing Democratic rift over IsraelContinue Reading

Semenya has since moved on to coaching but continues a fight she says is not about her or sport, but human rights. eNCA reporter Hloni Mtimkulu has … Read more: Caster Semenya – The fight is about 'human rights and inclusivity' – eNCAContinue Reading

Biden's new memorandum requires human rights assurances for arms transfers, but the White House says it won't restrict military aid for Israel. Read more: Biden doesn't plan to stop Israel aid after human rights order – Defense NewsContinue Reading

Eastman proudly announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, … Read more: Eastman Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023–2024 Corporate …Continue Reading

The Master of Human Rights program's annual Symposium took place on Wednesday, January 25, 2024 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Read more: Master of Human Rights program 2024 Symposium showcases research on important topicsContinue Reading

Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Julie Turner will travel to Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK), from February … Read more: Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Julie Turner's Travel to Japan and the …Continue Reading

The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned that the duo were arrested without warrants on 8 January during raids by security forces on … Read more: Kurdish civilians released on bail after unlawful detention – KHRNContinue Reading