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Water is the single most important human resource. China's attempt to control as much water as possible creates ecological, political, and human … Read more: China's Water Hegemony Policy: A Threat to Neighboring Countries and Human RightsContinue Reading

… Human Rights Council. Special Procedures, the largest body of independent experts in the UN Human Rights system, is the general name of the … Read more: Iraq must immediately stop mass, unannounced executions: UN experts | OHCHRContinue Reading

Human Rights First is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3). We do not favor or oppose any candidate for public office. Read more: Lawyers must step up to combat human traffickingContinue Reading

That's easy. Since 2007, human rights in Gaza have been violated by their government, Hamas, which took them to war (without consulting them on … Read more: Hussain Abdul-Hussain on X: "That's easy. Since 2007, human rights in Gaza have been …Continue Reading

A former member of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), called the recent appointment of an entirely new slate of commissioners “very … Read more: Entirely new Sask. Human Rights Commission 'unusual': former member | Regina Leader PostContinue Reading

British Columbia's human rights commissioner has launched an inquiry into police use of force against people who are racialized or dealing with … Read more: B.C. human rights commissioner to probe police discrimination in use of force – Global NewsContinue Reading

… human rights of Kuwait's stateless Bidun population, Aya Majzoub, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North … Read more: Kuwait: Drop charges against Bidun activist for speaking out over human rights of statelessContinue Reading

These included allegations around human rights abuses of factory workers who have taken part in political protests and allegations that BAT is … Read more: Responding to human rights allegations – British American TobaccoContinue Reading

We have had a long-standing commitment to respect fundamental human rights, as affirmed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read more: Human rights and modern slavery – British American TobaccoContinue Reading

It's a story that few of us can relate to or understand. North Korean defector Kim Kyu-li fled the oppressive state decades ago for China, … Read more: Human rights group criticise deportation of North Koreans to China – YouTubeContinue Reading

… in Toronto last month, acknowledging and honouring individuals who have shown dedication to advancing justice, peace, and human rights. Read more: TGTE Canada recognises advocates for justice and human rights | Tamil GuardianContinue Reading

We received almost 800 pledges to take game-changing action on rights, including from Member States, civil society, UN entities, the private sector … Read more: High Commissioner launches 2024 Annual Appeal, calling for 'deepened resolve' on human rightsContinue Reading

B.C.'s human rights commissioner is launching an inquiry into police use of force against racialized people and people with mental health issues. Read more: Inquiry launched into police use of force: B.C. human rights commissioner – Revelstoke ReviewContinue Reading

Humans rights groups believe up to 500 people were sent from China to North Korea in just one day last October – the largest mass deportation in … Read more: Human rights group criticise deportation of North Koreans to China – Sky NewsContinue Reading