EU backs law against forced labor in supply chains – Saudi Gazette
Human rights campaigners wanted the EU law to go further in tackling forced labor. … human rights standards, such as not involving child labor. They … Read more: EU backs law against forced labor in supply chains – Saudi GazetteContinue Reading
Ethiopia Releases Ex-Politician Implicated in Heinous Crimes | Human Rights Watch
Federal officials initially arrested Abdi Illey in 2018 for “violations of human rights and inciting ethnic and religious conflict in the Somali … Read more: Ethiopia Releases Ex-Politician Implicated in Heinous Crimes | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Iran: Halabja tragedy exposed Wests double standard on human rights – Press TV
… the tragedy of the chemical attack on the Iraqi city of Halabja in 1988 is a bitter example of the West double standard policies on human rights. Read more: Iran: Halabja tragedy exposed Wests double standard on human rights – Press TVContinue Reading
Envoy elaborates on China's stance on human rights issues – Xinhua
Addressing the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Chen Xu, permanent representative of China to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva and … Read more: Envoy elaborates on China's stance on human rights issues – XinhuaContinue Reading
Governor Hochul Nominates Denise Miranda to Serve as Commissioner of the New York …
… right leader to lead the Division of Human Rights into the future.” Incoming Division of Human Rights Commissioner Denise Miranda said, “It is the … Read more: Governor Hochul Nominates Denise Miranda to Serve as Commissioner of the New York …Continue Reading
Commemorating the Anniversary of the Refugee Act – Human Rights First
Shortly after Human Rights First was founded, our organization championed the passage of the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty-four years ago today, Congress … Read more: Commemorating the Anniversary of the Refugee Act – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading
UN-Backed Human Rights Experts Decry New Evidence of Torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russia
U.N.-backed human rights experts said they have gathered new evidence of “horrific” torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war by their Russian jailers … Read more: UN-Backed Human Rights Experts Decry New Evidence of Torture of Ukrainian POWs by RussiaContinue Reading
Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Turner's Travel to Switzerland and the …
… human rights in the DPRK. In Geneva, Special Envoy Turner will participate in events associated with the 55th session of the United Nations Human … Read more: Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Turner's Travel to Switzerland and the …Continue Reading
Rabbis for Human Rights: 'Allow humanitarian aid into Gaza now!' | ICN – Independent Catholic News
Yesterday at the Ashdod Port (about 40km south of Tel Aviv), Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR) partnered on a demonstration led by their friends at … Read more: Rabbis for Human Rights: 'Allow humanitarian aid into Gaza now!' | ICN – Independent Catholic NewsContinue Reading
TNPF questions Human Rights Commission silence over Veddukkunaari arrests
… temple arrest inquired why the Sri Lankan Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) did not launch an investigation, despite a formal complaint being lodged. Read more: TNPF questions Human Rights Commission silence over Veddukkunaari arrestsContinue Reading
Human Rights Tribunal member who would hear cases if online harms bill passes once filed …
The bill would allow people to file Human Rights Commission complaints about hate speech online, raising concerns of anonymity and possible … Read more: Human Rights Tribunal member who would hear cases if online harms bill passes once filed …Continue Reading
Urgent Action: Current Human Rights and Security Concerns in Colombia – WOLA
Dear all,. Below you will find the security, human rights, and humanitarian cases brought to WOLA's attention for our intervention from January 15 … Read more: Urgent Action: Current Human Rights and Security Concerns in Colombia – WOLAContinue Reading
Foreign Minister expresses pride in Bahrain's honourable human rights record
Manama, Mar. 15 (BNA): Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Affairs Minister, Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee, … Read more: Foreign Minister expresses pride in Bahrain's honourable human rights recordContinue Reading
EU Deal with Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays “EU Values” | Human Rights Watch
Without pushing for genuine human rights reforms or reining in Egyptian government abuses, the EU's support is unlikely to stop the next economic or … Read more: EU Deal with Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays “EU Values” | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
EU approves supply chain human rights law – DW
… human rights standards in their supply chains. The green light came only after lawmakers made major compromises on the original text. Read more: EU approves supply chain human rights law – DWContinue Reading