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Commission 'very concerned' for basic human rights in Highlands and Islands

The Scottish Human Rights Commission uncovers challenges with accessing human rights to health, housing, and food across the Highlands and Islands.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024

New British Transport Police Policy Allowing Transgender Officers To Strip Search Women Draws Outrage

The BTP's new strip search policy for transgender officers has sparked backlash, with critics citing potential violations of women's rights and concerns over degrading treatment.

International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2024

US Senators Urge FIFA To Reconsider Saudi World Cup Bid

U.S. senators raise concerns over FIFA considering Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host due to human rights issues. FIFA urged to prioritize human rights in...

Amnesty intervenes in Supreme Court case over definition of 'woman' in Scots laws

GLOBAL human rights charity Amnesty International has intervened on the side of SNP Government ministers in the Supreme Court case over the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Israel deliberately killed three Lebanon journalists, rights watchdog says

Human Rights Watch says the Israeli attack on the journalists in October was carried out using a US-produced bomb.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2024

10 children killed by security forces in Mozambique's election protests, Human Rights Watch says

Human Rights Watch says Mozambique security forces have killed at least 10 children and injured dozens of others while trying to suppress weeks of protests following a disputed presidential election

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

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An Israeli strike that killed 3 Lebanese journalists was most likely deliberate, watchdog says

An international human rights group says an Israeli airstrike that killed three journalists and wounded others in Lebanon last month was most likely a deliberate attack on civilians and an apparent war crime

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Agnes Flues obituary

Other lives: Branch president of the University and College Union (UCU) at Nottingham University

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024

Dying in ‘Hell’: The fate of Palestinian medics jailed by Israel

One of Gaza’s most prominent doctors may have been raped to death, recent revelations show. He’s not the only one.

Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2024

Labour left urges Starmer to speak up for human rights on Saudi Arabia trip

Party figures have voiced concerns that next month’s visit will be dominated by the PM seeking investment

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024

Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why

Russian mercenaries, like the Wagner group, have an awful reputation. Multiple western outlets have reported on their military ineffectiveness, their abysmal human rights record, and their exploitative nature.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2024

UN Report Highlights Atrocities In Myanmar

Learn about the escalating violence in Myanmar by the military junta, leading to a devastating humanitarian crisis and urgent calls for international action.

Nicaraguan Parliament Approves Constitutional Reform Granting More Power To President

Nicaragua's constitutional reform raises concerns over democracy and human rights due to increased presidential authority.

Nicaragua OKs Reform To Boost Powers Of President, Wife

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and his wife are set to assume absolute power after loyalist lawmakers Friday approved a constitutional amendment elevating her to the position of "co-president" and boosting the pair's joint control over the state.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

Karim Khan: The British ICC chief prosecutor pursuing Israel’s Netanyahu

The British barrister has developed a strong reputation as an international criminal law and human rights lawyer.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2024

Donald Trump will put America first: what does that mean for Africa?

Donald Trump’s return as the president of the US in January 2025 is expected to usher in a transformation of US domestic and foreign affairs.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024

Families of Manchester Arena bomb victims cannot continue suing MI5, judges rule

More than 300 people had sued MI5 on grounds its failure to prevent the 2017 atrocity breached their human rights

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The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Manchester Arena survivors cannot continue legal claim against MI5, judges rule

They had argued that the failure to take ‘appropriate measures’ to prevent the atrocity infringed their human rights.

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2024

Saudi wealth fund’s expansion into North American soccer raises questions

A leading human rights organization has described a sponsorship deal between Concacaf and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund as sportswashing

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Global reactions to ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Human Rights Day 2024: When is it and how is it celebrated?

The day marks the anniversary that the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2024

Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for ‘extremism’

Human rights group Viasna reports 1,275 political prisoners still jailed and face harsh conditions.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024

Human rights activists face reprisals for opposing extractive industries, says report

Peace Brigades International calling for new act to force companies with links to UK to do due diligence

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Free internet access should be made a human right – study

Dr Merten Reglitz, of the University of Birmingham, says the reliance of modern life on the internet means people should be able to freely access it.

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