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News and Press Release in Arabic on occupied Palestinian territory about Protection and Human Rights; published on 6 May 2024 by OHCHR. Read more: Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territory: Rafah threat is inhumane, says UN Human Rights …Continue Reading

US report finds Bangladesh government rarely took steps against human rights abusers. Read more: Bangladesh activists raise alarm over culture of impunity for rights abusers – VOAContinue Reading

British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in … Read more: Gaza war: B.C. human rights watchdog backs 'peaceful encampments' | Globalnews.caContinue Reading

B.C.'s human rights commissioner says she is once again concerned that people speaking out in solidarity with Gaza are being penalized, … Read more: Student encampment voices need to heard: B.C. human rights advocate – Salmon Arm ObserverContinue Reading

Canada, despite self-promoting as a nation that respects human rights, demonstrated a lack of commitment to effective corporate accountability after … Read more: Unmasking the Environmental and Human Rights Threats of Canadian CorporationsContinue Reading

Together, we will honor human rights advocates and dedicated pro-bono partners, including the recipients of this year's 2024 Marvin E. Frankel Awards, … Read more: Human Rights First 2024 Awards CelebrationContinue Reading

Paul Thistoll explain. At present, Aotearoa's 1993 Human Rights Act (HRA) includes sex, marital status, religious belief, ethical belief (meaning a … Read more: Adding gender to the Human Rights Act – what's the big deal? | The SpinoffContinue Reading

Internet Rights Are Human Rights … Everyone has rights, including online. APC is documenting trends, lobbying for freedom of expression and to info in … Read more: Internet Rights Are Human Rights – Association for Progressive CommunicationsContinue Reading

UN independent human rights experts on Monday issued a stark warning about the ongoing severe violations of women and girls' rights in Haiti, … Read more: World News in Brief: Human rights in Haiti, 750000 hit by East Africa floods, Namibia health …Continue Reading

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pressed Xi Jinping at a summit in Paris on Monday to use … Read more: Economics, geopolitics & human rights: China has 'conflicting interests' with France, EU 'partners'Continue Reading

In reaction to protest encampments arising on B.C. campuses, B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender has issued the following statement:. Read more: Statement: “Rights and responsibilities do not end at campus gates” says B.C.'s Human …Continue Reading

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Legislative provisions that criminalize private consensual same-sex relations are against international human rights standards, as they violate human … Read more: IACHR welcomes the decision issued by the Dominica High Court in favor of equalityContinue Reading

Human rights. We work for people, especially those facing discrimination and oppression, to have greater power and autonomy through digital … Read more: Human rights – Association for Progressive CommunicationsContinue Reading