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Situation Report in English on Myanmar about Protection and Human Rights; published on 9 Apr 2024 by ND-Burma. Read more: Human Rights Situation weekly update (April 1 to 7, 2024) [EN/MY] – Myanmar | ReliefWebContinue Reading

Today, representatives from the Australian Human Rights Commission, including the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, will attend the hearing of … Read more: Sex Discrimination Commissioner assists Federal Court in Tickle v Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd caseContinue Reading

The legislation called for appointment of a Special Envoy for North Korea Human Rights and gave directives for US government agencies to encourage … Read more: The North Korean Human Rights Act Expired in 2022 – No Signs that Congress is Moving to …Continue Reading

At the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, the High Commissioner for Human Rights held an interactive dialogue on the situation of Haiti with … Read more: HRC55: Expert on Haiti highlights rise of violence, need to address root causes of instabilityContinue Reading

… Human Rights, Mr Volker Türk will mark the 75th anniversaries of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the World Health Organization. This … Read more: High-level dialogue between WHO DG + UN High Commissioner for Human RightsContinue Reading

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