Government Announcement Undermines Human Rights – Amnesty International
“Today's announcement flies in the face of human rights and ignores the evidence that punitive approaches don't work to reduce youth offending. Read more: Government Announcement Undermines Human Rights – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading
EU imposes sanctions for human rights violations Ukraine, Russia and other countries
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union said on Thursday it was imposing restrictive measures against 18 individuals and 5 entities for human … Read more: EU imposes sanctions for human rights violations Ukraine, Russia and other countriesContinue Reading
Middle East Roundup: Cairo grants pardons amidst crackdown – Al Jazeera
News|Human Rights … However, it reversed course with the sentencing of Patrick Zaki, a rights researcher who had been studying in Italy. Read more: Middle East Roundup: Cairo grants pardons amidst crackdown – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
Right to a healthy environment Global Coalition wins UN Human Rights Prize | WWF
United Nations Human Rights Prize 2023 awarded to the Global Coalition for universal recognition of the right to a healthy environment. Read more: Right to a healthy environment Global Coalition wins UN Human Rights Prize | WWFContinue Reading
Human rights activists beg UN to intervene over Iranian boxer facing execution
Mohammad Javad Vafaei-Sani was sentenced to death for participating in anti-government protests in 2019 sparked by rising gas prices. Read more: Human rights activists beg UN to intervene over Iranian boxer facing executionContinue Reading
Right to a Healthy Environment Global Coalition wins UN Human Rights Prize | ISHR
Today, the Global Coalition of Civil Society, Indigenous Peoples, … and Local Communities for the Universal Recognition of the Human Right to a … Read more: Right to a Healthy Environment Global Coalition wins UN Human Rights Prize | ISHRContinue Reading
Human Rights Commissioner coming to Fort St. John – Energetic City
B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, will talk with community leaders in Fort St. John on Thursday about her inquiry into hate … Read more: Human Rights Commissioner coming to Fort St. John – Energetic CityContinue Reading
Trump's attempts to challenge 2020 result potentially violated civil rights statue that … – Daily Mail
… potentially violated civil rights statue that dates to Civil War era … enacted after the Civil War to stop people being blocked from voting. Read more: Trump's attempts to challenge 2020 result potentially violated civil rights statue that … – Daily MailContinue Reading
UGDSB hires Alicia Ralph as human rights, equity advisor – Wellington Advertiser
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has hired Alicia Ralph as a human rights and equity advisor. Ralph will provide counsel and advice … Read more: UGDSB hires Alicia Ralph as human rights, equity advisor – Wellington AdvertiserContinue Reading
Potential Trump Charges Include Civil Rights Law Used in Voting Fraud Cases
6 investigation by suggesting in a target letter that they could charge former President Donald J. Trump with violating a civil rights statute … Read more: Potential Trump Charges Include Civil Rights Law Used in Voting Fraud CasesContinue Reading
Trump under investigation for civil rights conspiracy in January 6 inquiry – The Guardian
Federal prosecutors say they have evidence to charge Trump with three crimes over efforts to overturn 2020 election. Read more: Trump under investigation for civil rights conspiracy in January 6 inquiry – The GuardianContinue Reading
Camp Marcedes set up to honour victims of an accused serial killer – APTN News
Protestors find a welcoming home for Camp Marcades outside of the Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg. Read more: Camp Marcedes set up to honour victims of an accused serial killer – APTN NewsContinue Reading
N.L. Human Rights Commission drops walk-in clients as demand rises for food, housing
The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission says it has been inundated with people seeking help finding food and housing. Read more: N.L. Human Rights Commission drops walk-in clients as demand rises for food, housingContinue Reading
UK government's failure to respond to UN on legacy bill 'flagrantly contravenes' human …
The UN's human rights office (OCHCR) confirmed on Wednesday it has not received any response officially or has been otherwise contacted by the UK … Read more: UK government's failure to respond to UN on legacy bill 'flagrantly contravenes' human …Continue Reading
UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Comments on Jailing of Human Rights Defender in Egypt
GENEVA ( 19 July 2023) – The UN Human Rights Office is alarmed by the sentencing yesterday of Egyptian researcher and human rights defender … Read more: UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Comments on Jailing of Human Rights Defender in EgyptContinue Reading