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The resolution on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, contained in the report A/79/458/Add.3, was also adopted by a recorded vote. Read more: General Assembly Adopts 47 Third Committee Resolutions, including Texts on Nazi …Continue Reading

Belkis Willie is an Associate Director currently working in the Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division at Human Rights Watch. Read more: In conversation with Belkis Wille from Human Rights Watch – Missing PerspectivesContinue Reading

On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (The Leadership Conference)[i] and its Center for Civil Rights and Technology, we … Read more: Response to OMB Request for Information: Executive Branch Agency Handling of …Continue Reading

The Prince William County Human Rights Commission, in partnership with Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), has announced the 2024-25 … Read more: PWCS high school students to serve on the Human Rights Student Leadership CouncilContinue Reading

Ahead of the 58th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC58), taking place from 24 February to 4 April 2025, the Geneva Environment … Read more: Meeting on Activities Related to 58th Session of the Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) on new standards: 'Human rights due diligence is here to stay' Read more: RSPO on new standards: Human rights due diligence is here to stay – Eco-BusinessContinue Reading

The law bars U.S. military assistance to foreign military units when there is credible evidence of gross human rights abuses. Related stories. Image. Read more: Lawsuit accuses State Department of creating loopholes for Israel on military aid and human rightsContinue Reading

Twenty-nine prisoners remain at the US detention facility in Cuba after the transfer of Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu. Read more: US releases Guantanamo Bay detainee Bajabu to Kenya | Human Rights News | Al JazeeraContinue Reading

Dear Chair Rosenworcel,. On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and its Media/Telecommunications Task Force, we write in … Read more: Media/Telecom Task Force Comments on Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling ServiceContinue Reading

As the UN Commission of Inquiry human rights organizations, and Syrian-led civil society organizations have documented, the Assad regime used … Read more: U.S. General Comment at UNGA 79 adoption of Third Committee resolution on the Situation …Continue Reading

Dear Friend of HRP,. I hope this message finds you well. As we mark the 40th anniversary of the Human Rights Program (HRP), I wanted to take a … Read more: Celebrating 40 Years of Impact – Your Continued Support Makes It PossibleContinue Reading

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Tuesday welcomed the proclamation of the Second International Decade for People of African Descent by the UN … Read more: 'Racial justice demands collective action', says UN rights chief, ushering in new decade for …Continue Reading

Unaddressed gender-based violence and harassment pose significant risks to both human rights and the economy. The displacement of women from the … Read more: #NoExcuse for US Investors: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work …Continue Reading

Human rights are fundamental entitlements inherent to all individuals, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, or any other such … Read more: Commemorating 76 Years of Human Wrongs in Human Rights – Bitter WinterContinue Reading