Haiti human rights group sounds alarm over 40 abductions and 75 murders in 2 months
In a press release issued Friday, Haiti-based human rights group National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) raised alarm over the increasing … Read more: Haiti human rights group sounds alarm over 40 abductions and 75 murders in 2 monthsContinue Reading
New laws enacted to strengthen civil rights protections in schools, elsewhere in the state
The laws focus on new requirements and reviews for private schools to ensure compliance with the Maine Human Rights Act, along with strengthening … Read more: New laws enacted to strengthen civil rights protections in schools, elsewhere in the stateContinue Reading
AI facial recognition tech brings 'airport-style security' to UK stores, says human rights group
… stores are using a facial recognition system powered by artificial intelligence to identify repeat shoplifters in what one human rights group has. Read more: AI facial recognition tech brings 'airport-style security' to UK stores, says human rights groupContinue Reading
Jesse Jackson to retire as head of Rainbow PUSH civil rights coalition – Reuters
U.S. Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is stepping down as head of the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition he founded, according to remarks he … Read more: Jesse Jackson to retire as head of Rainbow PUSH civil rights coalition – ReutersContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on Rohingya refugees | The Financial Express
A resolution on Rohingya refugees was adopted by consensus at the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday. Read more: UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on Rohingya refugees | The Financial ExpressContinue Reading
Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group founded in 1971
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is 81, is stepping down as president from the civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago, the Rainbow PUSH … Read more: Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group founded in 1971Continue Reading
Zimbabwe: President's signing of Patriotic Bill into law a 'grave attack' on freedom of expression
Imposing these penalties on people simply for peacefully exercising their human rights is patently unconstitutional and incompatible with … Read more: Zimbabwe: President's signing of Patriotic Bill into law a 'grave attack' on freedom of expressionContinue Reading
Letter: Portrayal of Human Rights Commission off-base – Daily Freeman
As a member of the Ulster County Human Rights Commission, I am concerned about the portrayal of the commission in recent newspaper articles. Read more: Letter: Portrayal of Human Rights Commission off-base – Daily FreemanContinue Reading
Reopened: Museum bringing attention to human rights | News | thechronicleonline.com
The new core exhibition focuses on human rights. Will Lohre / Country Media, Inc. … The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education ( … Read more: Reopened: Museum bringing attention to human rights | News | thechronicleonline.comContinue Reading
The Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group he founded in 1971 – NY1
The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Saturday that he will step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based civil rights group … Read more: The Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group he founded in 1971 – NY1Continue Reading
NIHR welcomes UK removing Bahrain from Human Rights Priority list
TDT | Manama. The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com. The National Institution of Human Rights (NIHR) yesterday warmly received the report … Read more: NIHR welcomes UK removing Bahrain from Human Rights Priority listContinue Reading
Sudans RSF detained 5000 and subjected some to torture Human rights group – MyInd.net
According to a Reuters report, Sudanese human rights organization has obtained evidence suggesting that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces … Read more: Sudans RSF detained 5000 and subjected some to torture Human rights group – MyInd.netContinue Reading
Court dismisses all motions of human rights defender Igor Nagavkin – Caucasian Knot
Convicted human rights defender Igor Nagavkin requested the court of appeal to question participants in the investigation, the victim, … Read more: Court dismisses all motions of human rights defender Igor Nagavkin – Caucasian KnotContinue Reading
PEN America: House Committee's Decision to Disinvite Human Rights Expert from …
A House Committee's decision to disinvite Sophie Richardson, China director at Human Rights Watch, from testifying at a hearing about Chinese … Read more: PEN America: House Committee's Decision to Disinvite Human Rights Expert from …Continue Reading
Human Rights Champion – Global Citizen
Human Rights Champion. The Global Citizen Prize is an annual award that recognizes and celebrates the unsung activists who are positively … Read more: Human Rights Champion – Global CitizenContinue Reading