Ireland, Spain want EU to review Israel's human rights compliance in Gaza | Reuters
… human rights obligations in Gaza as international pressure grew for Israel to hold off on an assault on the densely-populated southern border city … Read more: Ireland, Spain want EU to review Israel's human rights compliance in Gaza | ReutersContinue Reading
Strasbourg Court dismisses challenges to bans on stunning for Halal and Kosher meat
This is a rare case involving the welfare of non-human animals balanced against the rights in the Convention. In the Court's own words, “this is the … Read more: Strasbourg Court dismisses challenges to bans on stunning for Halal and Kosher meatContinue Reading
90+ Civil Rights Groups Call for Robust Funding for Education Civil Rights Office to Protect Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mattie Goldman, goldman@civilrights.org. WASHINGTON — The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, … Read more: 90+ Civil Rights Groups Call for Robust Funding for Education Civil Rights Office to Protect StudentsContinue Reading
Human rights court finds failings in Greece tourist rape inquiry – The Guardian
… human rights. Almost three years after lodging the case, the complainant, from West Yorkshire, was said to be delighted after learning that the … Read more: Human rights court finds failings in Greece tourist rape inquiry – The GuardianContinue Reading
Homeless encampments are a human rights crisis, housing advocate warns – YouTube
The federal housing advocate says Canada's growing number of homeless encampments are a human right crisis. In a new report, Marie-Josée Houle … Read more: Homeless encampments are a human rights crisis, housing advocate warns – YouTubeContinue Reading
Human Rights and Constitutional Rights – IHREC
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland's national human rights and Equality institution. We are an independent public body that … Read more: Human Rights and Constitutional Rights – IHRECContinue Reading
Real Climate Solutions Must Include Human Rights – YES! Magazine
"Turns out that human rights abuses aren't the key to decarbonization, after all." … The authors of “The Conceivable Future” argue that we should … Read more: Real Climate Solutions Must Include Human Rights – YES! MagazineContinue Reading
Syrian returnees exposed to 'gross human rights violations and abuses,' says UN
UN Human Rights Office chief says new report paints alarming picture of Syrian returnees' suffering – Anadolu Ajansı. Read more: Syrian returnees exposed to 'gross human rights violations and abuses,' says UNContinue Reading
Applications sought for Human Rights Commission vacancy in Brookings
Brookings is seeking applications for a vacancy on the Human Rights Commission. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office not … Read more: Applications sought for Human Rights Commission vacancy in BrookingsContinue Reading
Human Rights First investigation claims US border policies harm Black asylum seekers
Human Rights First (HRF) published a fact sheet Monday outlining the findings of an investigation into US border and asylum policies. Read more: Human Rights First investigation claims US border policies harm Black asylum seekersContinue Reading
Syrian refugees face 'gross human rights violations, abuses' on return: UN – TRT World
UN Human Rights report documents violations and abuses perpetrated by the Syrian government, de facto authorities, and other armed groups across … Read more: Syrian refugees face 'gross human rights violations, abuses' on return: UN – TRT WorldContinue Reading
Te Tiriti vulnerable, Human Rights Commission tells UN – Te Ao News
The Human Rights Commission has told a United Nations panel in Geneva Māori rights remain vulnerable to the political climate of the day, … Read more: Te Tiriti vulnerable, Human Rights Commission tells UN – Te Ao NewsContinue Reading
UK Sanctions 4 Israeli Settlers Accused of Human Rights Abuses in West Bank
UK News: The UK government has imposed sanctions on four Israeli settlers accused of committing human rights abuses against Palestinians in the … Read more: UK Sanctions 4 Israeli Settlers Accused of Human Rights Abuses in West BankContinue Reading
PEN America Urges Passage of Landmark Legislation Protecting Human Rights Defenders Abroad
PEN America today urged Congress to pass landmark legislation to protect human rights defenders abroad as they face reprisals from their own … Read more: PEN America Urges Passage of Landmark Legislation Protecting Human Rights Defenders AbroadContinue Reading
Israel holds female Palestinian rights lawyer without trial or charge – Al Jazeera
Human rights defender Diala Ayesh, 28, has been held in administrative detention since January 17. Read more: Israel holds female Palestinian rights lawyer without trial or charge – Al JazeeraContinue Reading