Belize Announces Plans for Human Rights Institute in Collaboration with Ombudsman
Minister of State in the Ministry of Human Development, Elvia Vega, made the announcement last week before the United Nations Human Rights Council, … Read more: Belize Announces Plans for Human Rights Institute in Collaboration with OmbudsmanContinue Reading
Cherlapally station expansion works to affect local residents: Human Rights Forum
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has opposed the opacity of the South Central Railway (SCR) in going ahead with the expansion of the Cherlapally … Read more: Cherlapally station expansion works to affect local residents: Human Rights ForumContinue Reading
Tribunal information sheets and guides
… Human rights, duties and remedies Human rights complaint process Dismissal applications General applications Tribunal process guides Information … Read more: Tribunal information sheets and guidesContinue Reading
Fitzgerald resigns NSW post for new job with Human Rights Commission
Robert Fitzgerald will resign as NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner to take up a new position with the Australian Human Rights Commission. Read more: Fitzgerald resigns NSW post for new job with Human Rights CommissionContinue Reading
Deadline extended: Marilyn Schuler Human Rights Initiative seeks student ambassadors
Over the river, across Friendship Bridge from Boise State University, lies the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, founded and built by the … Read more: Deadline extended: Marilyn Schuler Human Rights Initiative seeks student ambassadorsContinue Reading
Hun Sen files defamation suit against human rights group spokesperson – Radio Free Asia
Former Prime Minister Hun Sen and the ruling Cambodian People's Party on Monday sued the spokesperson of human rights group ADHOC, accusing him of … Read more: Hun Sen files defamation suit against human rights group spokesperson – Radio Free AsiaContinue Reading
Hearing Explores the “Real State” of Human Rights in China After the PRC's U.N. Review
… human rights law. To illustrate the ways the PRC seeks to deflect criticism of its human rights record, the CECC released a staff report exposing … Read more: Hearing Explores the “Real State” of Human Rights in China After the PRC's U.N. ReviewContinue Reading
Commission welcomes new Age Discrimination Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of Robert Fitzgerald AM as the new Age Discrimination Commissioner. Read more: Commission welcomes new Age Discrimination CommissionerContinue Reading
We strongly condemn the ongoing violence harming civilians in Myanmar – GOV.UK
We urge all parties to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, and the democratic will and interests of the people of Myanmar. Read more: We strongly condemn the ongoing violence harming civilians in Myanmar – GOV.UKContinue Reading
Two Kurdish civilians commence three-year prison terms in Bukan – KHRN
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned that the individuals were detained on 30 January after they were summoned to the Enforcement of … Read more: Two Kurdish civilians commence three-year prison terms in Bukan – KHRNContinue Reading
Preserve Judicial Review of Asylum Decisions – Human Rights First
Current law allows a person to file a petition for review of a final order of removal. The Border Act would strip federal courts of jurisdiction to … Read more: Preserve Judicial Review of Asylum Decisions – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading
Rohingya human rights must be protected, ABA House urges
The House of Delegates is urging the United States and other countries to stop human rights violations and genocide involving the Rohingya, a Muslim … Read more: Rohingya human rights must be protected, ABA House urgesContinue Reading
The Price of Defiance in Russia | Human Rights Watch
Amid the Kremlin's vicious drive to eliminate dissent, last week brought two disturbing new developments in the prosecution of Oleg Orlov, … Read more: The Price of Defiance in Russia | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
UAE: Authorities “make mockery of justice” with mass trial of dissidents already behind bars
The mass trial underway of 84 Emiratis, including prominent human rights defenders, flagrantly violates the defendants' fair trial rightsand … Read more: UAE: Authorities “make mockery of justice” with mass trial of dissidents already behind barsContinue Reading
Dick Marty obituary | Human rights – The Guardian
The Swiss lawyer and politician Dick Marty, who has died aged 78 from pancreatic cancer, played a key role in the human rights work of the … Read more: Dick Marty obituary | Human rights – The GuardianContinue Reading