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Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson has warned that Nigel Farage's proposal to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) … Read more: Farage's assault on human rights would undermine Good Friday Agreement, says TennysonContinue Reading

This week marks the fourth anniversary of the frenzied — and deadly — U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war that ended with the … Read more: Four years after U.S. withdrawal, human rights violations and food insecurity dominate Afghan lifeContinue Reading

The thing is, human rights are universal not partial, a seamless garment. Deny the humanity of others and someone will soon deny yours too. Read more: Chris Bryant on X: "The thing is, human rights are universal not partial, a seamless garment …Continue Reading

Human rights, meant to protect, are ironically being used to block Māori authority, says law expert Andrew Erueti. Read more: Human rights have turned against Māori sovereignty – academic – The University of AucklandContinue Reading

Educational Censorship in the United States Poses Serious Human Rights Threat, Warn PEN America and PEN International. Joint Submission to UN … Read more: Educational Censorship in the United States Poses Serious Human Rights Threat, Warn …Continue Reading

… human rights campaigner. We express our profound disappointment that, in response to the deteriorating situation in Gaza, no substantive measures … Read more: Open Letter Calling for immediate implementation of EU measures against Israel's unlawful … – CEPSContinue Reading

Nigel Farage has pledged to deport six hundred thousand people from Britain within five years if Reform becomes the party of government. Read more: Farage Vows Mass Deportation by Scrapping Key Human Rights Law | Novara MediaContinue Reading

Transnational repression is no longer a hidden threat but a growing global challenge where authoritarian regimes reach beyond borders to silence … Read more: The Use of Transnational Repression in the Name of Security: Implications and ConcernsContinue Reading

Security forces have arrested at least 10 Kurdish citizens in Tehran, and the cities of Baneh and Saqqez in Kurdistan Province in recent days, … Read more: Security forces arrest at least 10 Kurdish citizens without warrants – KHRNContinue Reading

… human rights office said on Tuesday. OHCHR Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said condemnation of the two strikes by Israeli forces on the Nasser … Read more: Killing of journalists in Gaza hospital attack 'should shock the world': UN rights officeContinue Reading

Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, with this year's theme focusing on the … Read more: Call for Applications: Human Rights Prize on Trafficking and Exploitation of ChildrenContinue Reading

The European Union has urged Pakistan to make credible progress on human rights and labour reforms ahead of a critical GSP+ trade review in … Read more: Show Real Progress on Human Rights & Labour Reforms Ahead of GSP+ ReviewContinue Reading

Monday 25 August 2025. This seminar was presented by Robert McCorquodale and chaired by Professor Alison Duxbury. Co-hosted by the MLS Human Rights … Read more: The Challenges and Opportunities of Business and Human Rights for Public International LawContinue Reading

Anonymous Online Survey Detection of Political Violence, Social Unrest and Human Rights Violations | Andrew Shaver. Tuesday, December 9, 2025 12:00 … Read more: Anonymous Online Survey Detection of Political Violence, Social Unrest and – Stanford UniversityContinue Reading