Passion of the Present | Human Rights News

Human Rights Watch doesn't want your money, Pete Davidson and Louis CK. Instead, they would like comedians to advocate for Saudi Arabia to release … Read more: Here's what Aziz Ansari can do with his Riyadh Comedy Festival money – CNNContinue Reading

Stand-Up Comedian Jessica Kirson Donates Riyadh Comedy Festival Fee to Human Rights Campaign. Kirson, who was praised for her Riyadh set by fellow … Read more: Comedian Jessica Kirson Gives Riyadh Comedy Festival Fee to HRCContinue Reading

People in Venezuela have long suffered at the hands of a brutal government responsible for systematic human rights violations and a devastating … Read more: Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Venezuela's María Corina Machado | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Human rights experts condemn the U.N.'s tainted election of Afsaneh Nadipour from Iran and Ren Yisheng from China to the Human Rights Council … Read more: Uproar as UN elects China and Iran to Human Rights Council positions: 'Without shame'Continue Reading

Burkina Faso authorities on October 6 released Rasmané Zinaba and Bassirou Badjo, two members of the civil society group Balai Citoyen, … Read more: Two Burkina Faso Activists Unlawfully Conscripted are Released – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

That takes many aspects, but right now my focus is on seeking to embed human rights in the pathway to peace. I recently delivered to the government of … Read more: The Commissioner and the Venice Commission: complementary human rights actorsContinue Reading

… human rights issues in the northern part of the country. "I cannot but help feel angry that the Chinese Communist Party's repression continues in … Read more: Takaichi criticizes China's human right abuses – Japan TodayContinue Reading

Human Rights Law Certification is for contractors, they sign and certify to obey the Human Rights Laws EO177. Read more: The New York State Human Rights Law Discrimination Certification | Department of LaborContinue Reading

… Human Rights Council. The Committee of Ministers adopted a set of decisions dealing with the follow-up to the report of the Steering Committee on … Read more: European and World Day against the death penalty, 10 October 2025Continue Reading

Human Rights Watch says it 'cannot accept' donations from Aziz Ansari and other comedians who performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi … Read more: Human Rights Watch Refuses Aziz Ansari Riyadh Comedy Festival Donation – VarietyContinue Reading

The Human Rights Law Centre acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia, including the lands of the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, … Read more: Protecting whistleblowers and NGOs from getting SLAPPed – Human Rights Law CentreContinue Reading

With Saudi Arabia's debut Riyadh Comedy Festival wrapping up its two-week run, Human Rights Watch is urging comedians who participated to speak … Read more: Human Rights Watch "Cannot Accept" Riyadh Comedy Performers' Donations – DeadlineContinue Reading

IAM Union members highlight why these gatherings are vital—bringing people together to share knowledge, build solidarity, and fuel the fight for … Read more: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change at the IAM Human Rights Conference – IAM UnionContinue Reading

Mr. Khandan has been arbitrarily detained since December 14, 2024, in reprisal for his peaceful human rights work and outspoken opposition to … Read more: Human Rights Groups Petition UN on Behalf of Prominent Iranian Human Rights Defender …Continue Reading