Melbourne council ditches Christian prayer after concern about potential human rights breaches
A Melbourne council has dumped its traditional prayer from meetings after lawyers complained it was a breach of human rights law. The City of … Read more: Melbourne council ditches Christian prayer after concern about potential human rights breachesContinue Reading
Professor Ben Saul appointed to the United Nations – The University of Sydney
The United Nations (UN) has announced the appointment of Professor Ben Saul from the Sydney Law School as Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and … Read more: Professor Ben Saul appointed to the United Nations – The University of SydneyContinue Reading
Inaugural Human Rights Summit Comes to The Dodd Center with Critical Focus on Global …
Entitled “Human Rights and the Global Assault on Democracy,” the Dodd Summit will examine the key human rights challenges of our time and generate new … Read more: Inaugural Human Rights Summit Comes to The Dodd Center with Critical Focus on Global …Continue Reading
Voice defeat will impact human rights stance: advocate | The Canberra Times
Australia's ability to raise human rights issues abroad has been diminished by the Indigenous voice referendum defeat, a… Read more: Voice defeat will impact human rights stance: advocate | The Canberra TimesContinue Reading
These 5 Companies Pledge to Stand Against SLAPPs — Lawsuits That Aim to Silence the …
Human rights and environmental defenders regularly put their lives on the line to stand up for what's right. In addition to facing threats, harassment … Read more: These 5 Companies Pledge to Stand Against SLAPPs — Lawsuits That Aim to Silence the …Continue Reading
Surveying the realm of human rights in the wake of digitalization – Tech Xplore
There are many challenges facing us in the digital age, especially in terms of security and privacy, safeguarding, and human rights. Read more: Surveying the realm of human rights in the wake of digitalization – Tech XploreContinue Reading
Human right to food needs 'massive investment': Guterres – UN News
Human right to food needs 'massive investment': Guterres. A displaced child eats nutrition paste at a clinic in Bawa, Mali. Read more: Human right to food needs 'massive investment': Guterres – UN NewsContinue Reading
Newsable: Human Rights Commission looking into complaints of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism
The complaints relate to inappropriate language and conduct. Some will go to mediation, others could go all the way to the Human Rights review … Read more: Newsable: Human Rights Commission looking into complaints of Islamophobia and anti-SemitismContinue Reading
Media Advisory: The United States and Republic of Korea to Host Panel Discussion on the …
… 1:15-2:30 p.m. EDT. This side event will explore the human rights situation in the DPRK and their links to international peace and security. Read more: Media Advisory: The United States and Republic of Korea to Host Panel Discussion on the …Continue Reading
AU celebrates victory for human rights, gender – The Point – Gambia News
The African Union celebrates a significant victory for human rights, gender equality, and exemplary leadership with the re-election of Hon. Read more: AU celebrates victory for human rights, gender – The Point – Gambia NewsContinue Reading
Human rights violations while countering terrorism are systematic across the globe: UN expert
News and Press Release in English on Syrian Arab Republic and 1 other country about Protection and Human Rights; published on 23 Oct 2023 by UN … Read more: Human rights violations while countering terrorism are systematic across the globe: UN expertContinue Reading
Atrocity Prevention and the UN Human Rights Council's 54th Session
As the primary international human rights body, the HRC has the capacity to prevent and respond to mass atrocity crimes, as systematic violations and … Read more: Atrocity Prevention and the UN Human Rights Council's 54th SessionContinue Reading
[Statement] The French Human Rights Consultative Commission calls on France, as part of …
SOS MEDITERRANEE welcomes the strong declaration issued by the French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) acknowledging the … Read more: [Statement] The French Human Rights Consultative Commission calls on France, as part of …Continue Reading
Civil society organizations call on tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights in times of crisis
Tech companies must acknowledge their vital role and responsibility and adhere to business and human rights principles, along with international … Read more: Civil society organizations call on tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights in times of crisisContinue Reading
Bangladesh: Government continues targeting activists and criminalising opposition …
Association · Human rights defenders from Odhikar convicted and released on bail · Ongoing judicial harassment of Nobel Laureate Mohammad Yunus. Read more: Bangladesh: Government continues targeting activists and criminalising opposition …Continue Reading