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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New Zealand Supreme Court upholds appeal over Māori customary rights – JURIST
The New Zealand Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld an appeal by the Attorney-General, revising the legal test under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 (MACA). The…
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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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Rights group says ICC arrest warrant request for Myanmar military leader is decisive in ending impunity – JURIST
Secretary-General at Amnesty International, Agnès Callamard, welcomed on Wednesday the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan’s decision to seek an arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader, Min Aung Hlaing…
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Afghanistan referred to ICC for investigation into women’s rights abuses – JURIST
The governments of the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, Luxembourg, and Mexico referred Afghanistan for further investigation to the International…
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US DOJ finds Trenton police engage in pattern of civil rights violations – JURIST
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) reported Thursday that the City of Trenton police force in New Jersey has systematically violated the constitutional rights of city residents. The DOJ found…
Read More »Harris Loss Has Democrats Fighting Over How to Talk About Transgender Rights
Kamala Harris left Donald J. Trump’s anti-transgender attack ads largely unanswered. Some Democrats call it political malpractice. Source link
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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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US DOJ opens civil rights investigation into Illinois police shooting – JURIST
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a letter to the Sangamon County, Illinois, Sheriff’s Department on Thursday announcing an investigation into potential civil rights violations prompted by the July…
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Yemen’s Houthis deny due process rights of 12 detainees facing death penalty charges: HRW – JURIST
Yemen Houthi authorities have transferred 12 detained individuals to criminal prosecution while denying them due process rights, with some facing death penalty charges, according to a Human Rights Watch report…
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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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Inter-American Court finds Guatemala responsible for 1989 forced disappearances of indigenous rights defenders – JURIST
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights released its ruling in the case of Pérez Lucas et al v. Guatemala on Thursday, finding the State responsible for the forced disappearance of…
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Voters continued to take back abortion rights in this election
Ever since the Supreme Court took away the constitutional right to abortion in 2022, the people have been taking it back state by state. Before last week’s election, voters in…
Read More »South Dakota Voters Reject Abortion Rights Amendment
With voters declining to enshrine a right to abortion in the State Constitution, South Dakota will continue to have one of the strictest abortion bans in the country. Source link
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Armenia surveillance bill spurs international concern over privacy rights – JURIST
Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Thursday that the Armenian government’s proposed surveillance bill raises significant concerns regarding privacy rights and civil liberties. HRW cautioned that the mere presence of…
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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…
Read More »Federal Jury Finds Ex-Officer Guilty of Violating Breonna Taylor’s Rights
The former detective fired 10 shots through Ms. Taylor’s apartment in a raid in 2020 that set off a wave of protests across the country. Source link
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Groups demand respect for rights defenders in Burkina Faso amid claims of abductions and forced conscription – JURIST
Human rights organizations urged Burkina Faso on Wednesday to respect and promote the rights of human rights defenders in the country amid reports of increased abductions and forced military conscription….
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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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US District Court prohibits Florida DOH from blocking ads supporting abortion rights measure – JURIST
A US District Judge extended a temporary injunction on Tuesday prohibiting the Florida Department of Health (DOH) from censoring or blocking televised ads in support of an abortion rights amendment….
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