UN Human Rights Council examines peer review of China human rights record – JURIST
The UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group examined the human rights record of China, one of the 14 states … Read more: UN Human Rights Council examines peer review of China human rights record – JURISTContinue Reading
Letters: The UK was known for championing human rights – until Rishi Sunak's government
Big Issue readers react to articles on human rights, the future of energy and the leader of the Monster Raving Loony Party gets in touch. Read more: Letters: The UK was known for championing human rights – until Rishi Sunak's governmentContinue Reading
HRW raises concerns about draft cybercrime treaty over possible human rights violations
They criticize the current draft for containing broad criminal provisions, weak human rights safeguards and excessive cross-border information sharing … Read more: HRW raises concerns about draft cybercrime treaty over possible human rights violationsContinue Reading
Human Rights In Russia Plummet To Post-Soviet Low – Forbes
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused death and destruction and plunged human rights in Russia to dangerous post-Soviet lows. Read more: Human Rights In Russia Plummet To Post-Soviet Low – ForbesContinue Reading
United States: Lives Devastated and Human Rights Sacrificed by Fossil Fuel-related …
In their reports, the two human rights organizations call for an end to the expansion of the petrochemical industry in these “sacrifice zones” and for … Read more: United States: Lives Devastated and Human Rights Sacrificed by Fossil Fuel-related …Continue Reading
Hong Kong's top court overturns acquittal of human rights lawyer | Reuters
Hong Kong's top court on Thursday overturned the acquittal of activist and human rights lawyer Chow Hang Tung of inciting others to join an … Read more: Hong Kong's top court overturns acquittal of human rights lawyer | ReutersContinue Reading
Harare, Moscow in human rights deal – The Herald
A five-member delegation from Russia headed by Mr Ilya Chechelnitskii, the first deputy head of staff of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the … Read more: Harare, Moscow in human rights deal – The HeraldContinue Reading
Nation's human rights progress praised – World – Chinadaily.com.cn
She commended China for ratifying several human rights treaties since the last UPR in 2018. "We appreciate the (Chinese) government contribution in … Read more: Nation's human rights progress praised – World – Chinadaily.com.cnContinue Reading
Irishman Michael O'Flaherty elected as Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights
O'Flaherty, a leading international human rights solicitor, previously served as Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights between … Read more: Irishman Michael O'Flaherty elected as Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human RightsContinue Reading
Macao defends its human rights record
At a meeting on Tuesday of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, the SAR's justice secretary, Cheong Weng Chon, highlighted … Read more: Macao defends its human rights recordContinue Reading
Business and Human Rights – UM Today – University of Manitoba
The 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 26-29, 2023, brought together a diverse and … Read more: Business and Human Rights – UM Today – University of ManitobaContinue Reading
Professor Michael O'Flaherty elected Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe
The Commissioner for Human Rights is an independent and impartial non-judicial institution that was established to promote the awareness of and … Read more: Professor Michael O'Flaherty elected Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of EuropeContinue Reading
GLOBALink | China's human rights achievements widely acclaimed: ambassador – Xinhua
China has won international acclaim for its achievements in the cause of human rights during the regular Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted … Read more: GLOBALink | China's human rights achievements widely acclaimed: ambassador – XinhuaContinue Reading
NGOs urge repeal of HK security law at UN human rights review – Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong's no.2 official has defended the security law at a review of UN member states' human rights records amid calls for its repeal. Read more: NGOs urge repeal of HK security law at UN human rights review – Hong Kong Free PressContinue Reading
Irishman Michael O'Flaherty elected Council of Europe's human rights commissioner
Former head of Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission vows to defend rights of minorities in senior Strasbourg post. Read more: Irishman Michael O'Flaherty elected Council of Europe's human rights commissionerContinue Reading