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Download logoSouth Africa welcomes the adoption by the Human Rights Council of Resolution A/HRC/L.30 on the Human Rights Situation in the … Read more: South Africa welcomes resolution on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian …Continue Reading

Raise Global Awareness: Shine a spotlight on the plight of the Sudanese people facing war, famine, and human rights abuses. Build broad regional … Read more: Sudan Media Forum launches #StandWithSudan campaign to address famine and human …Continue Reading

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a report for the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of North Korea. 8 April (…) Read more: North Korea: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review – FIDHContinue Reading

After a series of coups in the region following years of counterterrorism cooperation, the US needs a new approach to recover its stride. Read more: In Shifting US Ties with Niger and Africa, Focus on Human Rights and Democracy to …Continue Reading

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