Intimidation and harassment against human rights defender and journalist Valasingham …
On 7 November 2023, human rights defender and journalist Valasingham Krishnakumar was served a notice by the Batticaloa police informing him of a … Read more: Intimidation and harassment against human rights defender and journalist Valasingham …Continue Reading
Global: Leaders at COP28 must protect human rights by agreeing to phase out fossil fuels …
Leaders at the COP28 climate summit in the United Arab Emirates must place human rights at its heart by agreeing to rapidly phase out fossil fuels … Read more: Global: Leaders at COP28 must protect human rights by agreeing to phase out fossil fuels …Continue Reading
NYU's Stern Center for Business and Human Rights Calls for ESG Ratings System Overhaul
Environmental, social and governance investing should center on companies' impacts on the environment and society rather than shareholder profit, … Read more: NYU's Stern Center for Business and Human Rights Calls for ESG Ratings System OverhaulContinue Reading
Pakistan Human Rights Council expresses concern over state repression of jailed ex-PM … – JURIST
The Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRCP) released a statement Tuesday concerning “state machinery” stopping the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) … Read more: Pakistan Human Rights Council expresses concern over state repression of jailed ex-PM … – JURISTContinue Reading
AOC says US aid used to commit 'human rights violations' in Gaza – New York Post
U.S military aid is being used by Israel to commit "violations of human rights" in Gaza, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed Monday. Read more: AOC says US aid used to commit 'human rights violations' in Gaza – New York PostContinue Reading
UN says 'forever chemicals' in North Carolina water violate human rights – YouTube
… human rights law. Subscribe to WRAL: https://youtube.com/c/wral5 Follow WRAL: Facebook: https://facebook.com/WRALTV Twitter: https://twitter.com … Read more: UN says 'forever chemicals' in North Carolina water violate human rights – YouTubeContinue Reading
Human rights are a low priority for many national climate change adaptation policies, research finds
The link between human rights and climate change adaptation policy has not been a major source of discussion in national policies, according to a … Read more: Human rights are a low priority for many national climate change adaptation policies, research findsContinue Reading
Israel has to end its occupation to dismantle Hamas: Human Rights attorney
Human Rights attorney and author of “Justice For Some: Law and the Question of Palestine,” Noura Erakat joins Joy to discuss Israel's violence … Read more: Israel has to end its occupation to dismantle Hamas: Human Rights attorneyContinue Reading
Britain faces UN blacklist after lobbying by trans rights groups – The Telegraph
UK's human rights body could be stripped of status after campaigners including Stonewall successfully push for special review. Read more: Britain faces UN blacklist after lobbying by trans rights groups – The TelegraphContinue Reading
Lekso Award: Supporting Journalism and Human Rights – IWPR
… human rights reporting. The award supports local, independent media to cover vulnerable and underrepresented communities and human rights … Read more: Lekso Award: Supporting Journalism and Human Rights – IWPRContinue Reading
Working with Lao Government to protect human rights
… continue working together to promote and protect human rights in Laos under the Australia-Lao PDR Human Rights Technical Cooperation Program (HRTCP). Read more: Working with Lao Government to protect human rightsContinue Reading
Leaders at COP28 must protect human rights by agreeing to phase out fossil fuels and press …
Leaders at COP28 climate summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must place human rights at its heart by agreeing to rapidly phase out fossil … Read more: Leaders at COP28 must protect human rights by agreeing to phase out fossil fuels and press …Continue Reading
Bangladesh Govt Trying to "Eliminate Competition" | Vantage with Palki Sharma – YouTube
Human Rights Watch: Bangladesh Govt Trying to "Eliminate Competition" | Vantage with Palki Sharma The Human Rights Watch is the latest Western … Read more: Bangladesh Govt Trying to "Eliminate Competition" | Vantage with Palki Sharma – YouTubeContinue Reading
Palestinian trade unions and NGOs condemn Human Rights Watch report of Al Ahli Hospital strike
We, the undersigned human rights and civil society organisations, are deeply troubled by the premature release of an inconclusive report by Human … Read more: Palestinian trade unions and NGOs condemn Human Rights Watch report of Al Ahli Hospital strikeContinue Reading
Commission welcomes new Disability Discrimination Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of Rosemary Kayess to the role of Disability Discrimination Commissioner. Read more: Commission welcomes new Disability Discrimination CommissionerContinue Reading