'My friend Ben:' Jacksonville civil rights, journalism trailblazer laid to rest on Saturday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Ben Frazier the journalist, father, and civil rights advocate was laid to rest in Jacksonville's northside Saturday afternoon. Read more: 'My friend Ben:' Jacksonville civil rights, journalism trailblazer laid to rest on SaturdayContinue Reading
Outspoken Russian journalist Elena Milashina was attacked in Chechnya – NPR
OLGA SADOVSKAYA: Hello. SIMON: Elena Milashina was traveling with a lawyer to the hearing of a human rights activist. What do we know about what … Read more: Outspoken Russian journalist Elena Milashina was attacked in Chechnya – NPRContinue Reading
Senior US diplomat heads to India to discuss free speech, minority rights – World – Dawn
US undersecretary of state for democracy and human rights will also discuss “global challenges, democracy, regional stability, and cooperation on … Read more: Senior US diplomat heads to India to discuss free speech, minority rights – World – DawnContinue Reading
A Libyan court sentences 3 people to prison terms over human trafficking – ABC News
U.N.-backed human rights experts said in March there was evidence that crimes against humanity have been committed against Libyans and migrants in … Read more: A Libyan court sentences 3 people to prison terms over human trafficking – ABC NewsContinue Reading
Uzra Zeya's visit: Rohingya, labour and human rights, election on agenda | Prothom Alo
… of under secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues, Uzra Zeya, to Bangladesh. Read more: Uzra Zeya's visit: Rohingya, labour and human rights, election on agenda | Prothom AloContinue Reading
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 500 of the invasion – The Guardian
Biden condemned by human rights groups for approving cluster munitions to Ukraine; Zelenskiy secures Turkey's backing for Nato membership. Read more: Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 500 of the invasion – The GuardianContinue Reading
'Exceptionally radical': UN report says anti-LGBT religious beliefs not protected human rights
… made the statement in a presentation to the U.N. Human Rights Council … [LGBT] and other gender diverse persons the right to equality and, … Read more: 'Exceptionally radical': UN report says anti-LGBT religious beliefs not protected human rightsContinue Reading
Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (July 1-7)
Russia-Ukraine • India: Human Rights • Brazil-United States: Discrimination • Trump Prosecutions • International Criminal Court and Digital … Read more: Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (July 1-7)Continue Reading
Universal health coverage is a matter of equity, rights, and justice
They might not have the strongest relationships with all populations nor be able to reach them, and might themselves undermine human rights and … Read more: Universal health coverage is a matter of equity, rights, and justiceContinue Reading
Marking 500 Days of Resilience in Ukraine – State Department
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Democracy Office of the Spokesperson Russia Secretary Trip … Read more: Marking 500 Days of Resilience in Ukraine – State DepartmentContinue Reading
Bahrain's progress in human rights protection praised – Gulf Daily News
Bahrain's strides in protecting human rights have been praised by local and international activists. They commended the country's efforts to … Read more: Bahrain's progress in human rights protection praised – Gulf Daily NewsContinue Reading
USAID donates P7 million for Philippines human rights promotion | Philstar.com
The United States government recently donated nearly P7 million to help promote human rights in the country through the Philippines-United Nations … Read more: USAID donates P7 million for Philippines human rights promotion | Philstar.comContinue Reading
SNHR Participates in the Event, 'Pathways to Safe Return: Addressing Challenges for …
Languages Available In English عربي Thursday, July 6, 2023 – The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) participated in a virtual panel discussion … Read more: SNHR Participates in the Event, 'Pathways to Safe Return: Addressing Challenges for …Continue Reading
Biden taps Elliott Abrams, champion of death squads, for US diplomacy panel – WSWS
Biden's role then was to seek “compromise” with the Republican administration based on the promotion of toothless “human rights” amendments to … Read more: Biden taps Elliott Abrams, champion of death squads, for US diplomacy panel – WSWSContinue Reading
'What's Happening in Israel Is Simply a Nightmare for Human Rights Advocates' – Haaretz
Retiring at a Highly Fraught Time, After Three Decades as Chief Counsel for the Association for Civil Rights, Dan Yakir Looks Back on Some Great … Read more: 'What's Happening in Israel Is Simply a Nightmare for Human Rights Advocates' – HaaretzContinue Reading