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News and Press Release in English on Burkina Faso about Protection and Human Rights; published on 21 Mar 2024 by OHCHR. Read more: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk press stakeout, concluding brief …Continue Reading

An activist with the human rights group H.I.J.O.S. was tied, beaten and sexually assaulted in a “political” attack at her home, the organization … Read more: Armed men assault activist in 'political' attack, rights group reports – Buenos Aires HeraldContinue Reading

A Dutch civil rights campaigner group has placed the avoided deforestation voluntary carbon sector on red alert with a pledge to soon publish a … Read more: Dutch civil rights group warns “wider investigation” findings will follow Kenyan REDD carbon …Continue Reading

The Valabhjis' lawyers told Human Rights Watch that the defendants have petitioned the United Nations' working group on arbitrary detention, alleging … Read more: Seychelles: Rights Concerns in High-Profile Case | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Human Rights is at the heart of South Africa's foreign policy. This emerged at a three-day Human Rights Conference held in Ekurhuleni this week. Read more: Human Rights Day | Rights at the heart of SA's foreign policy – YouTubeContinue Reading

The United Nations Human Rights Council should renew the mission of the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Iran and the Independent … Read more: UN Rights Council: Renew Iran MandatesContinue Reading

Human rights protection is an extremely important issue in the process of political transition. The international community has established a series … Read more: The Conscience Principle and Transitional Justice: The Tai Ji Men Human Rights CaseContinue Reading

Hong Kong's new national security law "fails to safeguard" human rights and basic freedoms, Canada said on Wednesday, joining the European Union, … Read more: Canada says Hong Kong's new security law does not safeguard human rights | ReutersContinue Reading

The Human Rights Campaign uses cookies to improve your site experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. To learn more, please … Read more: Human Rights Campaign Equality Votes PAC Condemns Radical Anti-Equality Ohio Senate …Continue Reading

Alaska Institute for Justice received $2 million from Yield Giving's open call to support critical human rights work in Alaska. Read more: Alaska Institute for Justice Receives M Gift for Human Rights Legal ServicesContinue Reading

The prospect of Iranian officials facing criminal charges under human rights law took a big step forward in the current session of the UN's Human … Read more: Where Next For The Islamic Republic In The UN Human Rights Council? | Iran InternationalContinue Reading

These should include respect for international human rights and humanitarian law in security and border control operations, appropriate vetting of … Read more: No Business as Usual at Italy's G7 Africa Meeting | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

WASHINGTON DC – As the human rights catastrophe facing people in Haiti continues to escalate, Human Rights First calls on the Biden administration … Read more: Human Rights First Urges Biden Administration to Protect Haitian RefugeesContinue Reading

This assumption coincides with the damning report by the UN Human Rights Council Fact-Finding Mission, which found the regime's actions constitute … Read more: Double Mockery: Iran's Regime Presidency at UN Disarmament Conference Amidst Human …Continue Reading