justice

US Congress panel says Tamil victims still denied justice 17 years on

The United States Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC) has renewed calls for accountability and redress for wartime abuses…

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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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Weekly Racial Justice Briefing — May 18–24, 2026

   Vernellia R. Randall, Weekly Racial Justice Briefing — May 18–24, 2026 This week’s racial justice developments extended beyond voting-rights litigation…

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Chad: 10 Years On, Habré Conviction Inspires Global Justice

(Nairobi) – The 2016 conviction in Senegal of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré was a pivotal moment in the pursuit…

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EFOC 2024: Global Leaders Urge Black Diaspora To Unite For Economic and Environmental Justice – Essence

James Jimmy For ESSENCE Three powerhouse global leaders took to the stage at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture to…

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New UN climate accountability resolution marks important step in advancing climate justice

21 May 2026 Responding to the adoption of the climate accountability resolution at the United Nations General Assembly by overwhelming…

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A Youth-Led Campaign Claims a Win For Climate Justice

A climate justice seed planted by young Pacific Island students in 2019, as mass participation in climate demonstrations peaked in…

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Justice Labs shape, develop students’ skills and values

The International Justice Lab began in the fall of 2025 as a partnership between the CLJC, David Crane, BGS '72, MA…

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Nepal Faces Renewed Calls for Justice and Reform Following Deadly Protests

Nepal's New Government Urged to Prioritize Human Rights Reforms International human rights organizations are urging Nepal's newly elected government, led…

6 months ago

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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