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European human rights court to set precedent for government role in causing physical and mental harm as a result of global warming. Read more: Portuguese Gen Z and Swiss boomers await pivotal court rulings on climate changeContinue Reading

The resolution includes a provision requesting a report from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 'examining in detail … Read more: The Weekly Round-Up: Protest Rights, Hate Crime Laws in Scotland, & Drone Strikes on …Continue Reading

The 5th of April 2024, during its 55th session, the UN Human Rights Council officially appointed the five experts (who were selected among 48 … Read more: UN Human Rights Council appoints the members of the new Working Group on … – Via CampesinaContinue Reading

The Human Rights Law Centre has appeared before a Parliamentary Inquiry to call for comprehensive reform of Commonwealth whistleblowing laws so … Read more: Whistleblowers must be protected to prevent next PwC tax scandalContinue Reading

In a much-anticipated ruling, a verdict by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg could set a precedent and have worldwide … Read more: Historic verdict could link climate crisis and human rights – SWI swissinfo.chContinue Reading

… human rights lawyer and professor of law at the University of Galway, has told Al Jazeera from Ireland that Nicaragua's case against Germany is “a … Read more: Nicaragua's case 'has a great relevance not just for Gaza': Human rights lawyer – YouTubeContinue Reading

… civil society organisations in applying the highest human rights standards. S.M. Share this article: Most Viewed. On behalf of HRH the Crown Prince … Read more: Shura Chairman: Royal pardon decree demonstrates stability and human rights approachContinue Reading

The European Court of Human Rights is set to issue a landmark decision this week in Strasbourg, France, on a critical question: Does government … Read more: Explained: How the European Court's climate change rulings may impact human rights globallyContinue Reading

Representatives from Amnesty International Canada hold a news conference in Ottawa to release the organization's 2023 human rights agenda. Read more: Amnesty International reports on human rights in Canada – April 8, 2024 – YouTubeContinue Reading

Coordinated by UN Human Rights, the Romani Memory Map for the Americas is a crowd-sourced initiative to recognize and honour sites of memory of the … Read more: Memorializing the Romani past: “We exist, respect our humanity" | OHCHRContinue Reading

“The killings here have been regular,” said a member of a Davao human rights group. “The perpetrators often just wear civilian clothes, but they are … Read more: Philippines: New 'Drug War' Declared in Davao City | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Human Rights activists over the past few weeks have not only demonstrated unity but also the required courage to hold countrywide protests against … Read more: Curbing extra-judicial activities through coordinated actions – The Financial ExpressContinue Reading

ON Jan 26 this year, China's human rights report was unanimously adopted by the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working … Read more: China's up on human rights | The StarContinue Reading

This exhibition aims to educate and inform people about the origins of psychiatry and its history of human rights abuse. Read more: CCHR Exhibition On Mental Health And Human Rights | Scoop NewsContinue Reading