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Church leaders call for united action against human trafficking in Africa

At a time when human trafficking, modern slavery and anti-migrant sentiment are increasing across parts of Africa, Catholic leaders, civil…

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Pope Leo’s defence of human rights, social justice and multilateral dialogue welcomed

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, was published on 25 May. Subtitled "On Safeguarding the Human Person in the…

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Pennsylvania “Cruel Punishments” Decision Nods Toward International Human Rights Law

For decades, Pennsylvania courts brushed aside the distinctive history and text of the state’s constitution’s bar on “cruel punishments” to…

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OSCE Enhances Human Rights Knowledge for Uzbek Judges

OSCE Enhances Human Rights Expertise of Uzbek Judges Through Targeted Training TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN – In a collaborative effort to strengthen…

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Qatar Progresses National Human Rights Plan, Prioritizing Justice Reform

Qatar Advances National Human Rights Action Plan with Focus on Judicial Reform DOHA, Qatar – Qatar is actively shaping its…

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Global Progress: Human Rights Law and the Fight Against Racial Discrimination

Dismantling Racial Discrimination: A Global Imperative Addressing racial discrimination requires a fundamental shift – identifying and dismantling the institutional structures…

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Duterte to Face Trial on Human Rights Charges

Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. The…

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RGNUL Conference Explores Human Rights in a Globalized World

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, hosted an International Conference on “Expanding Horizons of Human Rights, Fundamental…

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France Denies Entry to Palestinian Human Rights Advocate

French authorities have denied visa access to Shawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq, a prominent Palestinian human rights defender. This…

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Remembering Joseph Francis Human Rights Advocate

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held an event to honor Joseph Francis, a recently deceased human rights activist. Francis was…

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