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Seventy five years after the creation of the UDHR, the world is facing major human rights challenges again. Read more: How the Universal Declaration of Human Rights can guide governments through the turmoil of 2024Continue Reading

They advocate for human rights and political freedom. They protect our environment and fight corruption. Despite very real threats to their lives and … Read more: Chair Cardin Speaks in Support of Courageous Human Rights Defenders Around the WorldContinue Reading

The Office of Equity and Human Rights and the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL) will host a book club discussion on Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare … Read more: Office of Equity and Human Rights and ICPL to host "Torn Apart" book discussion on Feb. 29Continue Reading

Ahmad Fahim Azimi and Seddiqullah Afghan's arrest and arbitrary detention are against international human rights law. They must be immediately and … Read more: Afghanistan: Education activists arbitrarily detained: Ahmad Fahim Azimi and Seddiqullah AfghanContinue Reading

… stateless. Not having a nationality in essence denies a person basic human rights. It's time the government does something about their situation. Read more: Stateless: Living without nationality and basic human rights – The FulcrumContinue Reading

In a press conference earlier this week, the human rights group said that throughout the administration of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Indonesia … Read more: February election is existential moment for human rights: Amnesty – The Jakarta PostContinue Reading

Prominent human rights advocate Katrina Lantos Swett, president of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice, spoke with NTD's Steve … Read more: 'China's the Worst': Prominent Human Rights Advocate on Atrocities Worldwide – NTD NewsContinue Reading

“I'm so proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024,” said Congressman Jim McGovern. “We know how … Read more: McGovern, House Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Human Rights Defenders WorldwideContinue Reading

A British Columbia Supreme Court judicial review decision recently confirmed that the BC Human Rights Tribunal has jurisdiction over … Read more: Human Rights Tribunal has jurisdiction in discrimination claims against family welfare agency: courtContinue Reading

Representatives from more than 120 countries spoke positively about China's progress in human rights, from the eradication of absolute poverty to the … Read more: The West should stop weaponizing human rights, and targeting China – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cnContinue Reading

UN human rights chief Volker Türk expressed his shock on Thursday at credible reports alleging that Malian armed forces and foreign military … Read more: World News in Brief: Dozens killed in Mali 'summary executions', Ukraine update, civilian …Continue Reading

On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a diverse, people-powered, global coalition made history at the United … Read more: The Global Coalition for the Right to a Healthy Environment: Making History & Protecting Our …Continue Reading

This resolution puts pressure on Azerbaijan's government to uphold human rights and stop committing crimes against ethnic Armenians in the region. We … Read more: Markey, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Seeking Information on Azerbaijan's …Continue Reading

The U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) holds a hearing on “THE PRC'S UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW AND THE REAL STATE OF HUMAN RIGHTS Read more: Congressional Executive Commission Hold Review of China's Human Rights SituationContinue Reading