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GENEVA (27 May 2024) – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Monday voiced his horror at the further loss of civilian life in Gaza, after Israeli … Read more: Gaza: Türk voices horror at loss of life in camp after Israeli strikes | OHCHRContinue Reading

The EU remains deeply concerned about the continuing deterioration of human rights in Russia, especially in the context of Russia's war of aggression … Read more: EU acts against Russian propaganda and human rights violations – EU ReporterContinue Reading

… Human Rights Defence Center, and artist Alexandra Skochilenko. Those designated on May 27 are subject to an asset freeze and EU citizens and … Read more: EU: New sanctions on Russia in response to human rights violations, propagandaContinue Reading

The European Union has established a new sanctions regime against Russia in connection with the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny … Read more: EU announces new sanctions against Russia for Navalny's death, human rights violationsContinue Reading

… human rights defenders and the civil society organisations supporting them.[2]. Pablo Ramirez, climate campaigner at Greenpeace Mexico said … Read more: Climate-impacted communities call for protection at Americas human rights CourtContinue Reading

Following the Strasbourg Court's dismissal of Kosher and Halal groups' challenge to the ban on no-stun slaughter of food animals, Rosalind English … Read more: Law Pod New Episode No.199 – UK Human Rights BlogContinue Reading

… Human Rights Award will be presented to Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of martyred Russian hero Alexei Navalny and now… Read more: The widow of Alexei Navalny to receive the 2024 Athenagoras human rights awardContinue Reading

… Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned. The court sentenced Modares Gorji to 10 years in prison on charges of "forming an illegal group with the … Read more: Kurdish labour activist granted medical leave from Saqqez Prison – KHRNContinue Reading

The Council established a new sanctions regime against those responsible for serious human rights violations or abuses, repression of civil … Read more: Russia: EU sets up new country-specifc framework for restrictive measures against those …Continue Reading

Human Rights Council holds annual discussion on the rights of persons with disabilities focusing on inclusive education. Statements. Annual … Read more: Gaza: Palestinians with disabilities fear being killed first, says UN committee | OHCHRContinue Reading

On 17 May 2024, ISHR shared a joint statement alongside the Regional Coalition of Women Human Rights Defenders in the Middle East and North Africa … Read more: ACHPR 79: Women Human Rights Defenders in Sudan must be protected. | ISHRContinue Reading

One of the most significant concerns regarding extractive industries is the violation of human rights, particularly those of indigenous peoples, local … Read more: ACHPR 79: Draft and adopt a regional instrument protecting environmental defenders in AfricaContinue Reading

(left) Representatives from WPU and Palawan SU do the Commission on Human Rights heart pose after the MOA signing. (right) WPU President Dr … Read more: WPU, Palawan SU commit to promote human rights educationContinue Reading

Volkswagen said in December 2023 that an audit overseen by Markus Löning, Germany's former commissioner for human rights, found “no indications” of … Read more: Volkswagen: Address Uyghur Forced Labor – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading