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The Human Rights Commissioner, Lorraine Finlay, recently travelled to Copenhagen to attend the 14th International Conference of National Human … Read more: Kyiv-Copenhagen Declaration reaffirms commitment to preventing tortureContinue Reading

A new legal framework to support climate-displaced people and guarantee their human rights is being served up ahead of COP28. Read more: Human rights group wants climate mobility justice on COP28 agenda | RNZ NewsContinue Reading

“Until 1948, there was really no universal standard for fundamental human rights,” said Bonny Ibhawoh, a human rights historian and independent expert … Read more: WATCH —The 75-year history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – CBCContinue Reading

The Queensland Human Rights Commissioner (HRC) submitted that excluding men is prima facie unlawful sex discrimination under the AD Act, and the … Read more: A Queensland non-profit has successfully applied for an exemption to employ only womenContinue Reading

Day 2 of the UN Business and Human Rights Forum examined the challenges through a human-rights lens. As Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights … Read more: From Historic Foundations to Today's Debates on Artificial Intelligence | Sustainable BrandsContinue Reading

The Suit Lists Numerous Instances of Alleged Intimidation, Harassment and Physical Violence Against Jewish Students Since October 7, … Read more: Brandeis Center for Human Rights Sues Berkeley for Antisemitism – Israel News – HaaretzContinue Reading

At the meeting, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat signed a framework agreement on human rights, … Read more: UN and African Union sign new human rights agreementContinue Reading

For law professor Jose Edmund Guillen, doing so will even help improve the image and reputation of the Marcos administration when it comes to human … Read more: PH's return to ICC may improve BBM's human rights 'reputation' – law prof – Daily GuardianContinue Reading

On 7 November 2023, human rights defender and journalist Valasingham Krishnakumar was served a notice by the Batticaloa police informing him of a … Read more: Intimidation and harassment against human rights defender and journalist Valasingham …Continue Reading

Leaders at the COP28 climate summit in the United Arab Emirates must place human rights at its heart by agreeing to rapidly phase out fossil fuels … Read more: Global: Leaders at COP28 must protect human rights by agreeing to phase out fossil fuels …Continue Reading

Environmental, social and governance investing should center on companies' impacts on the environment and society rather than shareholder profit, … Read more: NYU's Stern Center for Business and Human Rights Calls for ESG Ratings System OverhaulContinue Reading

The Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRCP) released a statement Tuesday concerning “state machinery” stopping the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) … Read more: Pakistan Human Rights Council expresses concern over state repression of jailed ex-PM … – JURISTContinue Reading

U.S military aid is being used by Israel to commit "violations of human rights" in Gaza, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed Monday. Read more: AOC says US aid used to commit 'human rights violations' in Gaza – New York PostContinue Reading

… human rights law. Subscribe to WRAL: https://youtube.com/c/wral5 Follow WRAL: Facebook: https://facebook.com/WRALTV Twitter: https://twitter.com … Read more: UN says 'forever chemicals' in North Carolina water violate human rights – YouTubeContinue Reading