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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.

Al Jazeera

European court rules on cases seeking to force countries to meet climate goals

Europe's highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that its member nations have an obligation to protect their citizens from the ill effects of climate change.

WEKU

European Court To Rule On Climate Obligations

Europe's highest human rights court session on climate obligations and accountability, influencing global climate governance and promoting environmental ju...

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Human rights violated by Swiss inaction on climate, ECHR rules in landmark case

Court finds in favour of group of older Swiss women who claimed weak policies put them at greater risk of death from heatwaves

The Guardian - UK

Is climate change action a human right? A European court will rule for the first time

Europe's highest human rights court began its session Tuesday on a group of climate change cases aimed at forcing countries to meet international obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

WEKU

The world court will rule on Germany’s support for Israel. That shows how geopolitics has changed

Western governments could once be confident of protecting their friends. Nicaragua’s case shows those days are gone, says Steve Crawshaw, former UK director at Human Rights Watch

The Guardian - UK

Climate Activists Pursue Human Rights Court Ruling In Europe

Climate activists seek a landmark court ruling to hold European states accountable for climate change, potentially reshaping global climate policy.

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Top EU rights court condemns Switzerland for climate inaction in first ruling of its kind

The EU's top rights court on Tuesday condemned Switzerland for violating the Convention on Human Rights through its inaction in the face of climate change in a landmark case brought by an association of elderly women. But the court rejected a similar claim against France filed by a former mayor…

France 24

Exclusive: groups call for US inquiry into police killing of ‘Cop City’ protester

Petition to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights filed on behalf of Manuel Paez Terán, aka ‘Tortuguita’, and their mother

The Guardian - US

Built on sand: can Egypt’s new seaside city protect the country from war at its borders?

Ras el–Hekma is part of a $60bn package to help the economy withstand the impact of conflict in Gaza, but critics fear the money will entrench a corrupt, oppressive regime

The Guardian - UK

Staff at France's EDF question involvement in futuristic Saudi city

Some employees of French energy giant EDF want the company to reconsider its involvement in a hydro-electric plant in the Saudi desert that would power Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's futuristic megacity Neom, following concerns over the project's sustainability and alleged human rights abuses.

Radio France Internationale

European Human Rights Cases Impact Climate Litigation

Explore three significant human rights cases in Europe shaping climate litigation and environmental policy, emphasizing the urgent need for legal action.

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Kerala might move SC against Governor on SHRC chief’s appointment

Kerala government holds Governor Arif Mohammed Khan responsible for delaying appointment of Kerala State Human Rights Commission chairperson.

The Hindu

Governor reappoints K. Byjunath as SHRC acting chairperson

Thiruvananthapuram Governor appoints K. Byjunath as acting chairperson of State Human Rights Commission based on committee recommendation.

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Retired Chief Justice S. Manikumar turns down SHRC appointment

Retired Chief Justice S. Manikumar declines State Human Rights Commission chairperson appointment due to personal reasons.

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Brazil's Krenak People Receive Apology And Literary Recognition

Brazil's Krenak people receive literary recognition and apology for past human rights abuses, highlighting the importance of Indigenous voices and cultural...

The Hindu

Morning Digest | India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who flee there, says Rajnath Singh; India abstains at UNHRC on vote calling for Gaza ceasefire, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 6, 2024

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India abstains at U.N. Human Rights Council on vote calling for Gaza ceasefire, arms embargo against Israel

The United States, Germany and four other countries voted against the resolution, titled “Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice” and India joined France and Japan amongst 13 countries that abstained.

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Jewish Creatives Support Jonathan Glazer's Oscars Speech Amid Controversy

Jewish artists unite in support of Jonathan Glazer's message on Middle East conflict, advocating for free speech, peace, and human rights.

Al Jazeera

UN rights body demands Israel be held accountable for possible ‘war crimes’

UN Human Rights Council also backs call to halt all arms sales to Israel, highlighting warnings of ‘genocide’ in Gaza.

WEKU

UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel

While non-binding, the resolution passed Friday is bound to raise international pressure on Israel as a sign of widespread concern about its military campaign in Gaza.

The Guardian - UK

UN body calls for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes

Human rights council adopts resolution as Israel opens new routes into Gaza after Biden-Netanyahu phone call

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UNHRC Debates Halting Weapons Trade With Israel

UNHRC discusses draft resolution to halt arms trade with Israel, emphasizing human rights protection in the Middle East conflict.

International Business Times

UN Rights Council Demands Halt To Arms Sales To Israel

The UN Human Rights Council on Friday demanded a halt in all arms sales to Israel, highlighting warnings of "genocide" in its war in Gaza, which has killed more than 33,000 people.

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UN Adopts Resolution On Israel Accountability For War Crimes

UNHRC resolution addresses Israel's accountability for potential war crimes in conflict with Palestinians.

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