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“I Can Do Good Work—If I Don’t Get Killed”

Dissidents come to Canada to escape harm. But even in exile, many still fear for their lives

The Walrus

Afghanistan's first female Olympian urges IOC to keep country out of Paris Games

NEW DELHI: Friba Rezayee, Afghanistan's pioneering female judoka and the country's first woman to compete in the Olympics, has launched a campaign urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to exclude Afghanistan from the upcoming Paris Games due to the Taliban's human rights violations.

The Times of India

Lawsuit In Japan Challenges Racial Profiling By Police

A civil lawsuit in Tokyo alleges racial profiling by Japanese police, sparking debate on discrimination and human rights violations.

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China continues to persecute family of dissidents unlawfully, finds report

Authorities continuing ‘intimidation’ including separating children from their parents, despite pledge to end collective punishment

The Guardian - UK

The trend in climate change jurisprudence | Explained

What is the backdrop to the Supreme Court ruling that citizens have a right against the adverse effects of climate change? Why has a link been drawn between climate change and human rights? Is this happening in litigation in other countries too?

The Hindu

US Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink To Visit China

US Assistant Secretary of State's visit to China to address trade, security, and human rights issues amidst escalating tensions. Discussions crucial for gl...

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Strasbourg court’s Swiss climate ruling could have global impact, say experts

Decision by European court of human rights around vulnerability of older women to heatwaves marks significant shift

The Guardian - UK

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US Bans Ex-Surinamese President And Military Officials Entry

The US imposed an entry ban on Suriname's ex-president and military officials for corruption and human rights abuses.

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Jill Biden Urges LGBTQ Community To Support Biden-Harris

First Lady Jill Biden emphasizes LGBTQ support in President Biden's reelection campaign at a Human Rights Campaign rally.

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Keith Carmichael obituary

Human rights campaigner who founded the charity Redress following his unlawful imprisonment and torture in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Germany faces domestic lawsuit over its arms sales to Israel

German human rights groups bring court action amid rising dismay in country at deaths in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Rights groups complain to UN over French police racial profiling

Rights watchdogs including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Thursday said they were seeking UN help to end racial profiling by the French police.

Radio France Internationale

Pakistan: Baloch Students Council called for release of two students

The Islamabad chapter of the Baloch Students Council (BSCI) has penned an open letter demanding the release of two Baloch students. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Biden Considers Australia Request To Drop Assange Prosecution

President Biden considering Australia's request regarding Julian Assange's prosecution, raising concerns about press freedom and human rights.

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European Court Of Human Rights Establishes Climate Change As Human Right

ECHR recognizes protection from climate change as a human right in a case against Switzerland, setting a precedent for future climate-related litigation.

Evening Standard

Cabinet splits emerge over quitting European Convention on Human Rights

The rebels believe they have a majority in cabinet to support their view.

The Hindu

Ponnam Ashok Goud appointed as TPCC Chairman of Legal, Human Rights & RTI

Ponnam Ashok Goud appointed as Chairman of Legal, Human Rights & RTI department of TPCC in Hyderabad.

The Guardian - UK

Students in Iran threatened with prosecution for graduation dance video

Al-Zahra University in Bushehr will pursue legal action, says its president, in a move labelled ‘absurd’ by human rights lawyers

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The Guardian - UK

Europe’s Gaza betrayal has broken the trust of millions of people in the global south

By seemingly giving carte blanche to Israel, the EU has sacrificed hard-won credibility with civil society in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, says Shada Islam, a Brussels-based commentator

The Guardian - UK

When Rishi Sunak speaks, the nation shrugs. There’s no coming back from that

Flirting with leaving the European court of human rights has failed to move the dial for the PM, and has highlighted his deficiencies, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - US

Venezuela’s ex-oil minister charged with stealing millions from state oil company

Tareck El Aissami latest in purge of politicians, human rights advocates and critics by government of Nicolás Maduro

The Independent UK

Nobel laureate Bialiatski's condition worsens after 1,000 days in Belarusian prison, his wife says

The wife of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski says she's increasingly worried about his worsening condition as he marks his 1,000th day in prison

International Business Times UK

Saudi Arabia, Where Women Are Stoned To Death, To Lead UN Women's Rights Group

While a woman's freedom depends on her "obedience" to her husband in Saudi Arabia, the nation will lead a top United Nations (UN) women's rights group.

Radio France Internationale

Top Europe rights court condemns Switzerland in landmark climate ruling

Europe's top rights court ruled on Tuesday that Switzerland is not doing enough to tackle climate change, in its first such ruling against a state on the subject.

Al Jazeera

Top European court hands Swiss women victory in landmark climate ruling

Verdict will have ripple effect in Europe and beyond, likely setting precedent for how courts deal with climate cases.

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