rights

Convention Updates Address Rights of People with Disabilities

The UN Preparatory Committee for the draft Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity will convene from…

3 months ago

Western Sahara Delegation Ban Draws Criticism from UK Rights Group

The human rights organization Justice has condemned the Moroccan authorities’ decision to deny entry to a foreign political and human…

3 months ago

WCC Remembers Human Rights Advocate Pastor Dr Jochen Motte

Pastor Dr. Jochen Motte, a theologian and advocate for human rights, justice, and care for creation, has died on January…

3 months ago

Maryland Police Face Civil Rights Discrimination Lawsuit

A civil case concerning police accountability in Maryland began in Greenbelt’s US District Court on Monday. The case involves Mohamed…

3 months ago

Civil rights leaders resign over DOJ inaction on Minnesota shooting

Several top leaders within the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have resigned in protest. The resignations follow a decision not…

3 months ago

Canadian Union Marks Human Rights Day

The declaration of human rights encompasses 30 articles addressing a broad spectrum of fundamental rights. These include the right to…

3 months ago

Civil Rights Division Faces Staff Departures Over Minneapolis Response

Several career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division are leaving the department following a decision not to pursue…

3 months ago

AI Raises Questions About Human Rights Considerations

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and challenges to human rights, including equality and privacy. Current…

3 months ago

Human Rights Day Resources for Researchers

Each year on December 10th, the anniversary of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights is commemorated. This year’s Human…

3 months ago

Uganda’s Election Faces Scrutiny from Rights Groups

Human rights activists from several African countries have voiced concerns regarding the fairness and transparency of Uganda’s upcoming General Election.…

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