The U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights. A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise.
Earlier this month, the United Nations Human Rights Committee delivered a searing report highlighting the U.S. government's failure to meet its … Read more: The U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights. A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise.Continue Reading
EU Statement – UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: Human rights in the DPRK – EEAS
I have the honour to address this Committee on behalf of the European Union on the draft resolution L.39 entitled “Situation of human rights in the … Read more: EU Statement – UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: Human rights in the DPRK – EEASContinue Reading
Libyan PM's wife: Palestine excluded from human rights declaration – Anadolu Ajansı
Palestine and its people "are not included" in the international human rights declaration, said the wife of the Prime Minister of Libya, Amina Ali … Read more: Libyan PM's wife: Palestine excluded from human rights declaration – Anadolu AjansıContinue Reading
Only a bonfire of human rights law can save the Tories from extinction – The Telegraph
… human rights lawyers. Detail is lacking, and I fear that his Plan B is too ad hoc, insufficiently radical and presumably doesn't actually involve … Read more: Only a bonfire of human rights law can save the Tories from extinction – The TelegraphContinue Reading
Türk calls for human rights to guide action to stop climate crisis as COP28 set to open in Dubai
News and Press Release in English on World about Climate Change and Environment and Protection and Human Rights; published on 15 Nov 2023 by … Read more: Türk calls for human rights to guide action to stop climate crisis as COP28 set to open in DubaiContinue Reading
Human rights treaties have had their day – The Times
That brings us to option three: leaving not just the European Court of Human Rights but now, thanks to the Supreme Court, a bunch of UN treaties too. Read more: Human rights treaties have had their day – The TimesContinue Reading
Editorial The Tories, human rights and Rwanda – Morning Star
DISREGARDING the Supreme Court ruling, which rendered unlawful the government's plan to ship to Rwanda people claiming asylum, Rishi Sunak has … Read more: Editorial The Tories, human rights and Rwanda – Morning StarContinue Reading
Joint civil society statement on the Supreme Court ruling on Rwanda
We are relieved today that the Supreme Court has made the right decision and declared that Rwanda is not a safe country for this government to send … Read more: Joint civil society statement on the Supreme Court ruling on RwandaContinue Reading
Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Discusses Human Rights at Harvard IOP Forum
Santos described his human rights-minded approach to addressing the Colombian conflict, recalling advice he received from a former army commander. “ … Read more: Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Discusses Human Rights at Harvard IOP ForumContinue Reading
Duke needs to address its failure to identify human rights impacts when investing
The report analyzed the venture capital investments of the 10 American universities with the largest endowments in terms of human rights due diligence … Read more: Duke needs to address its failure to identify human rights impacts when investingContinue Reading
Indonesia doesn't need Europe anymore, presidential frontrunner says – POLITICO.eu
"The West teaches us democracy, human rights … but the West has different standards and this will be very critical. There's a shift in the world. Now … Read more: Indonesia doesn't need Europe anymore, presidential frontrunner says – POLITICO.euContinue Reading
Japan women prisoners suffer serious abuse: Human Rights Watch
Handcuffs during pregnancy, separation from newborn babies and insufficient care for elderly inmates are among the abuses suffered, the rights … Read more: Japan women prisoners suffer serious abuse: Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
UAE: Concerns around authorities' use of digital surveillance during COP28
“Amnesty International fears that Human Rights Defenders and other members of civil … human rights, including the rights to privacy and peaceful … Read more: UAE: Concerns around authorities' use of digital surveillance during COP28Continue Reading
Lebanon: Israeli Strike an Apparent War Crime – Human Rights Watch
(Beirut) – An unlawful Israeli strike on a family in a car on November 5, 2023, should be investigated as an apparent war crime, Human Rights … Read more: Lebanon: Israeli Strike an Apparent War Crime – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Turner's Trip to Brussels
Special Envoy Turner's trip will focus on specific actions that can be taken to improve respect for the human rights and dignity of North Koreans, … Read more: Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Turner's Trip to BrusselsContinue Reading