Major human rights, press freedom groups condemn RICO charges against 'Cop City' activists
A diverse array of major human rights and press freedom groups are among 90 organizations calling on Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to drop … Read more: Major human rights, press freedom groups condemn RICO charges against 'Cop City' activistsContinue Reading
CHR: Forced child marriages, human rights violations committed by Socorro cult
… human rights violations, according to an initial investigation of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). CHR Director Jasmin Navarro Regino … Read more: CHR: Forced child marriages, human rights violations committed by Socorro cultContinue Reading
Lord Sumption backs calls for Britain to leave European Convention on Human Rights
The former supreme court judge said the Strasbourg-based European court of human rights had become a “law-making factory” that had over-reached its … Read more: Lord Sumption backs calls for Britain to leave European Convention on Human RightsContinue Reading
4 environmental, human rights activists awarded 'Alternative Nobel' prizes – ABC News
The Right Livelihood Award — known as the “Alternative Nobel” — has been awarded to two environment activists from Kenya and Cambodia, a human … Read more: 4 environmental, human rights activists awarded 'Alternative Nobel' prizes – ABC NewsContinue Reading
Punjab human rights panel takes suo motu note of biker's death on pothole-ridden road
The Punjab State Human Right Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of a 28-year-old motorcyclist allegedly due to the poor … Read more: Punjab human rights panel takes suo motu note of biker's death on pothole-ridden roadContinue Reading
He survived Jail Ogaden: “We still need justice” – Civil Rights Defenders
In 2018, the notorious Ethiopian Jail Ogaden closed following numerous reports of severe human rights abuses. But the deep wounds of its victims … Read more: He survived Jail Ogaden: “We still need justice” – Civil Rights DefendersContinue Reading
COVID-19 Inquiry a missed opportunity – Australian Human Rights Commission
Understanding the full human cost of the pandemic is vital for ensuring a more effective response for future public emergencies. Read more: COVID-19 Inquiry a missed opportunity – Australian Human Rights CommissionContinue Reading
Day of Older Persons focuses on human rights – National Seniors Australia
Day of Older Persons focuses on human rights … Time to celebrate the fact that we are living longer, better lives. 28 September 2023; Lifestyle; Read … Read more: Day of Older Persons focuses on human rights – National Seniors AustraliaContinue Reading
Girl, 11, among six young people taking on 32 nations in historic climate case – The Guardian
Claimants say European countries are breaching their human rights by failing to take adequate action to tackle global heating. Read more: Girl, 11, among six young people taking on 32 nations in historic climate case – The GuardianContinue Reading
Russia's Bid to Rejoin the Human Rights Council Draws Heaps of Scorn – PassBlue
Russia, which withdrew from the Geneva-based Human Rights Council when it was on the verge of being expelled by the General Assembly in April 2022, … Read more: Russia's Bid to Rejoin the Human Rights Council Draws Heaps of Scorn – PassBlueContinue Reading
What's rights got to do with it? The increasing relevance of statutory charters of rights for business
Australia is currently the only OECD country without a national charter or bill of human rights, but recent developments raise questions as to … Read more: What's rights got to do with it? The increasing relevance of statutory charters of rights for businessContinue Reading
Climate Change Lawsuit Begins in European Court of Human Rights – Foreign Policy
Six Portuguese youth have accused 32 European nations of violating their human rights by not doing enough on climate change. Read more: Climate Change Lawsuit Begins in European Court of Human Rights – Foreign PolicyContinue Reading
'You can't even face your own parents', cyberbullying victim tells Human Rights Council
UN deputy human rights chief Nada Al-Nashif noted that according to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women ( … Read more: 'You can't even face your own parents', cyberbullying victim tells Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading
'You can't even face your own parents', activist against cyberbullying tells Human Rights Council
… cyberbullying, and better prevention strategies involving big tech must be developed, the UN Human Rights Council heard on Wednesday. | Read more: 'You can't even face your own parents', activist against cyberbullying tells Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading
Young climate activists take European governments to human rights court – NBC News
… governments across Europe aren't doing enough to protect people from the harms of climate change at the European Court of Human Rights. Read more: Young climate activists take European governments to human rights court – NBC NewsContinue Reading