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The head of a “human rights” group in Toronto returns a drink at a Jewish-owned restaurant, “we don't want to drink it, it's like drinking blood. Read more: Eli Kowaz on X: "The head of a “human rights” group in Toronto returns a drink at a Jewish-owned …Continue Reading

Born and raised in Rockland, she was appointed Executive Director of the Rockland County Human Rights Commission in 1981. Long after that role, her … Read more: Statement from County Human Rights Commissioner Chiimbwe – Rockland CountyContinue Reading

Russian troops reached the Ukrainian village of Liptsi within minutes of launching their large-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. It's only six … Read more: Liptsi medics restore services after Russians destroyed their hospital – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading

Dear President Biden,. We write as organizations committed to civil rights, human rights, and racial justice to express extreme concern over … Read more: Joint letter to Biden Administration Urging Safeguarding of U.S. Asylum ProtectionsContinue Reading

Copyright and Korean Documentary Film: Public Memory, Human Rights and Accountability at Risk Patricia Aufderheide American UniversityMonday, … Read more: Copyright and Korean Documentary Film: Public Memory, Human Rights and Accountability at RiskContinue Reading

He teaches Constitutional Law, Comparative Constitutionalism, and Civil Rights. He has been a visiting professor at the University of Paris II – … Read more: Office of Equity and Human Rights and Iowa City Senior Center to host discussion, "Is …Continue Reading

Since then numerous UN experts have documented the Chinese government's role in committing human rights violations and abuses in the Uyghur Region ( … Read more: UPCOMING EVENT: Utilizing the UPR to highlight and respond to ongoing atrocity crimes in …Continue Reading

GRC is an international human rights law and development firm based in the Hague, committed to promoting international law, … Read more: Senior Legal Adviser in the Business & Human Rights Team – Garment and Apparel Sector LeadContinue Reading

Human rights are the entitlements we have to live life to our fullest potential. They enumerate state responsibilities to ensure that all of us have … Read more: We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age – Next Big Idea ClubContinue Reading

Craig Mokhiber was director of the New York office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, but last week quit his post over the … Read more: U.N. human rights official talks about quiting post, citing "unfolding genocide" of PalestiniansContinue Reading

The Progressive Crew Career Programme (PCCP) has launched its Social Responsibility Package, containing Human Rights at Sea and Contractual … Read more: New human rights course for crew – SuperyachtNews.comContinue Reading

Israeli officials say some 100,000 civilians remain in northern Gaza, down from more than a million a month ago. Human rights groups say many seniors, … Read more: U.N. Human Rights Chief Calls for Gaza Ceasefire, Citing “Living Nightmare”Continue Reading

José Miguel Vivanco, adjunct senior fellow for human rights at CFR and former executive director of the Americas division at Human Rights Watch, … Read more: CFR 11/8 Academic Webinar: Human Rights in Latin America – YouTubeContinue Reading

Volker Türk cited the continued holding of hostages by Hamas, and what he called Israel's collective punishment of Palestinian civilians – and its … Read more: UN human rights chief accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes – BBC NewsContinue Reading