Egypt human rights activist released on bail amid terrorism charges – JURIST
Egyptian human rights activist Hossam Bahgat was released on bail Sunday after facing charges of “joining and financing a terrorist group” and “spreading false news,” according to the Egyptian Initiative…
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In-N-Out cruise brings together car lovers to combat human trafficking – Orange County Register
The annual fundraiser included a car show at the beach and dinner at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed?…
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3 Steps to Address Human Impact of AI Adoption in the Workplace
There is a frequent, critical gap in AI adoption strategies that must be addressed: the ongoing human consequences of AI adoption. Employees are constantly being flooded with articles, news, and…
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UN independent mission urges respect for human rights ahead of Venezuela presidential inauguration – JURIST
An independent UN mission on Thursday urged Venezuelan authorities to respect all Venezuelans’ rights to life, liberty, and personal security. The mission also demanded the release of all arbitrarily detained…
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Jimmy Carter dies; 39th president became human rights advocate
Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer and little-known Georgia governor who became the 39th president of the United States, promising “honest and decent” government to Watergate-weary Americans, and later returned to…
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2nd human leg found at Palos Verdes Estates shoreline 2 days after fishermen go missing – Orange County Register
Authorities found a second limb Thursday while investigating the earlier discovery of a severed leg that washed ashore on the Palos Verdes Estates coast, as they work to determine any…
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Amnesty International urges China to release human rights lawyers detained since 2019 – JURIST
Amnesty International called on the Chinese government to release human rights lawyers Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi, who have been jailed for subversion by attending a social gathering on 26…
Read More » China imposes retaliation sanctions on Canadian human rights groups – JURIST
China announced countermeasures against two Canadian organizations and 20 affiliated individuals on Saturday. This response, published in a statement on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, is rooted in what…
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OSCE reports deteriorating human rights in Ukraine amid escalating conflict – JURIST
The human rights situation in Ukraine has worsened significantly as intensified hostilities and systematic aerial strikes target critical infrastructure, according to a report by the Organization for Security and Co-operation…
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Fulbright Grant Allows Mozambican Lawyer to Combine Private Legal Practice and Human Rights Advocacy Through LL.M.
Sinésio Sambo ’25 LL.M. has been a practicing attorney and human rights activist since 2016 in Mozambique. The combination of private legal practice and corporate in-house counseling with human rights…
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Niger activist Moussa Tchangari detained amidst human rights concerns – JURIST
In a move that has sparked widespread outcry, Niger’s military authorities have arrested Moussa Tchangari, a well-known civil society leader and critic of the government, Amnesty International reported Monday. Tchangari,…
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Human rights group raises concerns about abuses faced by migrant workers in Saudi Arabia – JURIST
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report Wednesday documenting extensive human rights abuses by Saudi employers, and apathy by state agencies. The report crafted a series of suggestions for Saudi…
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HRW demands Ethiopia immediately reverse suspension of 3 human rights organizations – JURIST
Human Rights Watch on Monday demanded that Ethiopian authorities immediately reverse the suspension of three human rights organizations–the Centre for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), the Association for…
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Human rights organizations petition UNHRC to pressure Iran authorities for release of activist Narges Mohammadi – JURIST
A coalition of human rights organizations urged the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday to intervene for the urgent medical release of imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi….
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What the EU’s Landmark Corporate Human Rights Law Means for Global Companies
A version of this article originally published in Corporate Compliance Insights. On July 5, 2024, the European Union passed a new human rights law, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive,…
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INTERPOL operation against human trafficking leads to arrests and rescues – JURIST
The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) announced the arrest of 2,517 individuals and the rescue of 3,222 trafficking victims as result of a worldwide operation against human trafficking involving police…
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UN human rights chief urges reparations following mass protests in Bangladesh – JURIST
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged on Wednesday for a “process of truth and healing” following the recent wave of student protests in Bangladesh that culminated in…
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Situation of refugees in Cyprus sparks concern from EU human rights commissioner – JURIST
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty expressed his concerns in a letter published Wednesday over the situation of migrants and asylum seekers within the UN-controlled buffer zone…
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Human rights organizations criticize ‘flawed’ rights assessment of Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid – JURIST
Several human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, demonstrated concerns on Monday over a “flawed” human rights assessment of Saudi Arabia’s FIFA 2034 World Cup bid. The 11 organizations issued a…
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Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Establishes That Employers’ Duty to Accommodate Family Status with Shift Changes Is not Unlimited
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario clarified that an employer’s duty to accommodate an employee’s family status with shift changes is not unlimited. Employees must co-operate in the accommodation process and…
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