State agencies, political parties obstruct human rights activism: survey – New Age
The survey carried out between May 24 and June 25 on 50 human rights defenders in 36 districts identified judicial harassment and arrests, government … Read more: State agencies, political parties obstruct human rights activism: survey – New AgeContinue Reading
Rights activists fear Tunisia deal will be model for bartering EU money for migrants' lives
Human rights activists from North Africa, West Africa and Europe met in Tunis this week and denounced the upcoming Rome meeting, predicting that it … Read more: Rights activists fear Tunisia deal will be model for bartering EU money for migrants' livesContinue Reading
Shared success through multilateralism – GOV.UK
From global pandemics, universal human rights, to nuclear non-proliferation and climate change; multilateral institutions have forged the global … Read more: Shared success through multilateralism – GOV.UKContinue Reading
EU and Mongolia hold sixth Human Rights Dialogue – AKIpress News Agency
AKIPRESS.COM – The European Union-Mongolia sixth Human Rights Dialogue was held virtually on July 18, the EU Diplomatic Service says. Read more: EU and Mongolia hold sixth Human Rights Dialogue – AKIpress News AgencyContinue Reading
Egyptian rights researcher and lawyer freed from detention – Reuters
Egyptian rights researcher Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohamed el-Baqer … "Then I will start my career again as a human rights defender," he said. Read more: Egyptian rights researcher and lawyer freed from detention – ReutersContinue Reading
Pardoned Egypt activist says he plans to travel to Italy, continue human rights work
“I will continue to defend human rights around the world, and resume my work normally," he said. More about. APEgyptItalyCairoGiulio Regeni … Read more: Pardoned Egypt activist says he plans to travel to Italy, continue human rights workContinue Reading
Inside Tony Bennett's Civil Rights Work, Marching with Martin Luther King Jr. – People
Inside Tony Bennett's Civil Rights Work, Marching with Martin Luther King Jr. and Liberating Nazi Camp. The legendary jazz vocalist, … Read more: Inside Tony Bennett's Civil Rights Work, Marching with Martin Luther King Jr. – PeopleContinue Reading
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights debates in European Parliament – https://eutoday.net
The debate was organised by the members of the human rights subcommittee and the civil liberties committee. The meeting provided a timely opportunity … Read more: U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights debates in European Parliament – https://eutoday.netContinue Reading
Artsakh Parliament Urges UN to 'Restore Faith in Human Rights' – Asbarez
The statement also called the UN to “restore faith in human rights,” by applying its own Charter to the current escalating situation in Artsakh. Read more: Artsakh Parliament Urges UN to 'Restore Faith in Human Rights' – AsbarezContinue Reading
Gay sex is still illegal in this Caribbean island; Human Rights Watch wants ban repealed
In a 58-page report published Thursday' Human Rights Watch highlights how LGBT individuals are subjected to bullying and various forms of violence and … Read more: Gay sex is still illegal in this Caribbean island; Human Rights Watch wants ban repealedContinue Reading
AI Companies' Voluntary Commitment to Implementing Safeguards Is Important First Step
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the Biden … Read more: AI Companies' Voluntary Commitment to Implementing Safeguards Is Important First StepContinue Reading
Tony Bennett, enraged by racism, championed civil rights alongside MLK – NBC News
Tony Bennett's civil rights activism is an essential part of his legacy, and he viewed his entrance into the civil rights movement as a crucial … Read more: Tony Bennett, enraged by racism, championed civil rights alongside MLK – NBC NewsContinue Reading
Edmonton Heritage Festival ban a 'potential violations of the Alberta Human Rights Act'
The Russian Pavilion is saying the Heritage Festival's decision to exclude them is a "potential violation of the Alberta Human Rights Act." Read more: Edmonton Heritage Festival ban a 'potential violations of the Alberta Human Rights Act'Continue Reading
Respect for human rights key to attracting investment: US consul – Rudaw
Hicks commended the KRG and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani for making the Kurdistan Region a more attractive place for investors, improving … Read more: Respect for human rights key to attracting investment: US consul – RudawContinue Reading
The UN Human Rights Council demands the death of free speech | Washington Examiner
The Human Rights Council voted to approve a resolution demanding that countries “address, prevent and prosecute acts and advocacy of religious hatred” … Read more: The UN Human Rights Council demands the death of free speech | Washington ExaminerContinue Reading