A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll
A Haitian human rights group has released a new report that details the horrific violence unleashed this year by gangs who kill, rape and maim … Read more: A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang tollContinue Reading
Human rights groups urge UN body to help stop racial profiling by French police
Five French and international groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have brought the complaint following a lack of … Read more: Human rights groups urge UN body to help stop racial profiling by French policeContinue Reading
Report: Better Cotton Linked to Deforestation, Human Rights Violations in Brazil – ASI
… human rights violations and corruption in Brazil.” Earthsight, a nonprofit devoted to exposing environmental and social injustice, released a … Read more: Report: Better Cotton Linked to Deforestation, Human Rights Violations in Brazil – ASIContinue Reading
BC Human Rights Commission outlines racism and discrimination in Chetwynd
Racism and discrimination against women and minority groups such as Indigenous people are prevalent in Chetwynd, according to the BC Human Rights … Read more: BC Human Rights Commission outlines racism and discrimination in ChetwyndContinue Reading
Commissioner welcomes Anti-Racism Act following extensive consultation
B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, is welcoming the B.C. government's introduction of anti-racism legislation today. Read more: Commissioner welcomes Anti-Racism Act following extensive consultationContinue Reading
The Fight Against Climate Change Just Scored a Key Victory
A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights will force Switzerland and others to do better on environmental goals. Read more: The Fight Against Climate Change Just Scored a Key VictoryContinue Reading
Rwanda, humanist values, and what the ECHR has done for us all
As the UK government doubles down on its Rwanda deportation plans – even considering withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights … Read more: Rwanda, humanist values, and what the ECHR has done for us allContinue Reading
Vision for Justice Platform Relaunched to Envision New Paradigm for Public Safety
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, The Leadership Conference Education Fund, and Civil Rights Corp have relaunched Vision for … Read more: Vision for Justice Platform Relaunched to Envision New Paradigm for Public SafetyContinue Reading
Inter-American Court of Human Rights finds Peru liable for pollution caused by metallurgical …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (“IACHR”) has condemned Peru for the breach of various human rights obligations in connection with the … Read more: Inter-American Court of Human Rights finds Peru liable for pollution caused by metallurgical …Continue Reading
Needs assessment in the field of social rights concerning vulnerable groups in the Republic …
The needs assessment report will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, civil society organisations and other stakeholders working to promote … Read more: Needs assessment in the field of social rights concerning vulnerable groups in the Republic …Continue Reading
Deputy Director (Program Lead), Technology and Human Rights | ReliefWeb
Advocacy/Communications Job about Protection and Human Rights, requiring 5-9 years of experience, from HRW; closing on 23 Apr 2024. Read more: Deputy Director (Program Lead), Technology and Human Rights | ReliefWebContinue Reading
Human rights and human dignity demand climate action | National Catholic Reporter
A recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights and a new Catholic Church document on human dignity both enforce the importance of … Read more: Human rights and human dignity demand climate action | National Catholic ReporterContinue Reading
Nelson Tenths case spotlighted by UN human rights expert – Te Ao Māori News
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, visited Nelson to learn about the Nelson Tenths and the ongoing … Read more: Nelson Tenths case spotlighted by UN human rights expert – Te Ao Māori NewsContinue Reading
Aspinwall forms commission to address potential human rights issues; parking study in works
Aspinwall has a new group to address potential human rights issues. The borough's Human Relations Commission was formed April 10. Read more: Aspinwall forms commission to address potential human rights issues; parking study in worksContinue Reading
Ukraine's Intelligence Services Harass Anti-Corruption Activists – Human Rights First
One of those attacked in 2017 was Dmytro Bulakh of the Kharkiv Anti-Corruption Center. The NGO has an international reputation for exposing corruption … Read more: Ukraine's Intelligence Services Harass Anti-Corruption Activists – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading