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CNN's Jomana Karadsheh interviewed Mohammadi via intermediaries prior to the Nobel announcement. Read more: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to imprisoned Iranian human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi | CNNContinue Reading

On Oct 5, Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Tamisha Torres-Walker spoke at the United Nations for the 54th regular session of the Human Rights Council. Read more: Tamisha Torres-Walker Speaks at Human Rights Council – Contra Costa NewsContinue Reading

GREENFIELD — Seven years after the Human Rights Award was last presented, the Human Rights Commission is restoring the annual recognition and is … Read more: Greenfield commission restoring Human Rights Award – The RecorderContinue Reading

As UAE Waffles on Human Rights, U.S. Congress Must Act. By Brian Dooley. This week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — a U.S. military ally and a brutal … Read more: As UAE Waffles on Human Rights, U.S. Congress Must ActContinue Reading

'They have subjected her to years of human rights violations, including torture, death threats and denial of specialised medical care' – Agnès … Read more: Iran: Nobel Prize for Narges Mohammadi 'sends clear message' on human rights to authoritiesContinue Reading

United Nations has restated concerns regarding the human rights situation in Iran, urging the release of detained protestors and an immediate end … Read more: New UN Report Depicts Iran's Dismal Human Rights SituationContinue Reading

The global human rights watchdog took to X and wrote, “We are alarmed by threats to human rights defender Babloo Loitongbam by Meitei Leepun and … Read more: Protect Manipur-based rights activist, family: U.N. Human Rights Council – The HinduContinue Reading

Imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 for her fight against the oppression of … Read more: Imprisoned Iranian human rights activist wins Nobel Peace Prize – SciencelineContinue Reading

Richmond, VA — This week, The Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) launched a $100,000 ad campaign warning voters of the threats facing equality and … Read more: VIDEO: Human Rights Campaign PAC Launches Six Figure Ad Campaign Urging Virginians …Continue Reading

Russia is seeking election to the United Nations' top human rights body in a vote next week that will offer the latest test of international support … Read more: Russia Bids to Rejoin U.N. Human Rights Council – The New York TimesContinue Reading

Madrid (Spain), October 5, 2023 (SPS) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk, indicated yesterday the existence … Read more: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights emphasizes the right to self-determination to …Continue Reading

Leo Varadkar warns that Brexit, aid cuts and talk of abandoning human rights treaty 'not the Britain I know' Read more: It is concerning to watch UK disengage from the world, says Irish PM | Leo VaradkarContinue Reading

Minister silent over UN rights evidence no-show, despite criticism from disabled Tories. By John Pring on 5th October 2023 Category: Human Rights. Read more: Minister silent over UN rights evidence no-show, despite criticism from disabled ToriesContinue Reading

… human rights challenges that significantly affect individuals living with or affected by HIV. The agency disclosed this in a press statement on … Read more: HIV: NACA partners Global Fund to address gender, human rights barriersContinue Reading