FIRST READING: Federal commission declares Christmas holiday is 'religious intolerance'
The Canadian Human Rights Commission, which wields broad quasi-judicial powers, argued that a day off on Christmas is "discriminatory" Read more: FIRST READING: Federal commission declares Christmas holiday is 'religious intolerance'Continue Reading
Statement to protect women and girls from violence – European Commission
Protecting them and ending violence against women means more than striving for gender equality. It means fulfilling basic human rights. It means … Read more: Statement to protect women and girls from violence – European CommissionContinue Reading
UN Rapporteur Reveals Details Of Iran Human Rights Probe
The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran says the mandate of UN fact-finding mission goes beyond Iran's human rights violations during 2022 protests … Read more: UN Rapporteur Reveals Details Of Iran Human Rights ProbeContinue Reading
U.N.-appointed human rights experts express concerns about Chemours' 'blatant disregard …
WILMINGTON, N.C. ( … Read more: U.N.-appointed human rights experts express concerns about Chemours' 'blatant disregard …Continue Reading
Armenia: Transitional justice measures key to addressing legacy of human rights violations … – ohchr
YEREVAN (24 November 2024) – A UN human rights expert today urged Armenia to establish comprehensive transitional justice mechanisms to address … Read more: Armenia: Transitional justice measures key to addressing legacy of human rights violations … – ohchrContinue Reading
Human Rights Festival to commence next month – Taipei Times
The Human Rights Festival, set to open early next month, is to begin with a live concert featuring award-winning and up-and-coming artists from … Read more: Human Rights Festival to commence next month – Taipei TimesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka's Rights Abuses Flout EU Trade Benefits Requirements | Human Rights Watch
The report identifies two bright spots for human rights in Sri Lanka: the “resilience” of civil society; and the 2022 Aragalaya (“struggle” in Sinhala) … Read more: Sri Lanka's Rights Abuses Flout EU Trade Benefits Requirements | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Committee against Torture Concludes Seventy-Eighth Session after Adopting Concluding … – ohchr
On Burundi, Mr. Heller said the Committee expressed its deep concern about the many, credible allegations of serious human rights violations committed … Read more: Committee against Torture Concludes Seventy-Eighth Session after Adopting Concluding … – ohchrContinue Reading
EU Human Rights Envoy in Cuba to Discuss Aftermath of 2021 Protests – USNews.com
HAVANA (Reuters) – The European Union`s human rights envoy was set to meet on Friday with Cuban officials as the island`s communist-run government … Read more: EU Human Rights Envoy in Cuba to Discuss Aftermath of 2021 Protests – USNews.comContinue Reading
Human Rights Defender Accused of Supporting Terror – International Solidarity Movement
Alison Russell, a Scottish-born Belgian citizen and Human Rights Defender, was detained by the Israeli occupation authorities while documenting … Read more: Human Rights Defender Accused of Supporting Terror – International Solidarity MovementContinue Reading
National Human Rights Commission urges protesting sides to stop hateful remarks
… human rights. In a statement on Friday, the commission asked the protesting sides to abide by the constitution and laws while organising protests … Read more: National Human Rights Commission urges protesting sides to stop hateful remarksContinue Reading
EU human rights envoy in Cuba to discuss aftermath of 2021 protests | Reuters
The European Union`s human rights envoy was set to meet on Friday with Cuban officials as the island`s communist-run government faces sharp rebuke … Read more: EU human rights envoy in Cuba to discuss aftermath of 2021 protests | ReutersContinue Reading
7th Conference on Human Rights – Sydney Southeast Asia Centre
Theme. Human Rights, Peace, and Innovation in Asia and the Pacific: A Synergistic Approach to Sustainable Societies. Background. In an era marked by … Read more: 7th Conference on Human Rights – Sydney Southeast Asia CentreContinue Reading
Mr Anees v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)
Report into a failure to treat a person deprived of their liberty with humanity and respect for their inherent dignity. Australian Human Rights … Read more: Mr Anees v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)Continue Reading
EU Human Rights Envoy In Cuba To Discuss Jailed Protesters | Barron's
According to human rights groups and the US Embassy, Cuba is holding around 1,000 political prisoners including those punished over the 2021 protests. Read more: EU Human Rights Envoy In Cuba To Discuss Jailed Protesters | Barron'sContinue Reading