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Canada’s federal government is shelving online hate speech protections. Here’s why that’s a problem

Canada’s federal government says it has no intention of re-establishing Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, the provision that, until 2014, addressed hate speech on internet platforms.

The Conversation

Squid fleets exposed: Investigation reveals illegal fishing and forced labour

June 8 marks World Oceans Day, a global event held every year to raise awareness of the impact of human actions on the ocean. Illegal fishing is one of them, threatening entire marine ecosystems. An investigation published by the non-profit Environmental Justice Foundation reveals widespread environmental destruction and human rights…

France 24

Xi’s war on the Uyghurs: The battle for identity in China's far West

When Chinese authorities detained Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti in January 2014, his daughter Jewher Ilham was preparing for a future she believed would include both her family and her father's work promoting dialogue between Uyghurs and Han Chinese. Instead, Tohti was sentenced later that year to life imprisonment on separatism-related…

The Times of India

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Secret files show how Police Scotland spied on activists during Donald Trump's visit

POLICE used vehicle tracking technology to spy on activists as part of a “disruption strategy” to suppress protest during US president Donald…

The National (Scotland)

New York caste discrimination bills fail to advance: 'As a Bahujan Hindu myself....'

Two bills that sought to add caste as a protected category under New York's anti-discrimination laws failed to advance this legislative session. The bills, New York Senate Bill S.6531 and Assembly Bill A.6920, were first introduced in 2025, triggering a major debate on how these bills would single out and…

The Times of India

Alligator Alcatraz Detainees Allege ICE Guard Gave Larvae-Tainted Water, Denied Food Over Signing English Documents They Cannot Read

Detainees at a Florida immigration jail allege guards withheld food and water to coerce them into signing documents they couldn't understand, escalating concerns over human rights violations.

International Business Times UK

Case filed against Equatorial Guinea for sending US deportees to nations where they face persecution

Rights lawyers have filed a case against Equatorial Guinea before Africa’s top human rights body

The Independent UK

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to fill vacant posts in state human rights commissions

The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition concerning vacant posts in state human rights commissions. Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana questioned the petitioner's choice to approach the apex court instead of the relevant High Courts. The petitioner was permitted to withdraw the plea. This decision highlights the judiciary's…

The Economic Times

Iranian-French author known for Persepolis dies at 56

Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent human rights advocate and the author of the autobiographical book Persepolis, has died at 56.

AAP

Marjane Satrapi Dies at 56: 10 Photos Celebrating the Life of the Bestselling 'Persepolis' Author

Renowned 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi has died at 56, leaving a lasting global legacy of championing human rights through her childhood experiences.

International Business Times UK

Microsoft to tighten human rights measures after inquiry into Israel’s use of its tech

Announcement seeks to close a difficult chapter for the company after the Guardian revealed its platform was used in mass surveillance of Palestinians

The Guardian - US

Marjane Satrapi 'Dies of Sadness' Following Loss of Her Husband Mattias Ripa in 2025

Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic memoir 'Persepolis', has died at 56. Her passing has sparked global tributes, reflecting on her contributions to literature and advocacy for human rights.

International Business Times UK

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund backs push for Google oversight use of its cloud, AI tech

A coalition of investors managing $1.15 trillion is pressing Alphabet to explain how it monitors government use of its cloud and AI services.

Fortune

SPO:World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster

Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says players are unwilling to speak up about human rights abuses because of fear it will affect their World Cup hopes.

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World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster

Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says players are unwilling to speak up about human rights abuses because of fear it will affect their World Cup hopes.

Euronews

EU to ‘delve into’ human rights guarantees for migrant return hubs, Cypriot minister says

Minister Nicholas Ioannides says EU countries will adopt "more tangible measures" to safeguard fundamental rights of rejected asylum seekers, after the bloc rubber-stamped new rules for establishing deportation centres in third countries.

France 24

Months after the regime crackdown, Iranians search for missing protesters

The deadly crackdown on the December 2025-January 2026 anti-regime protests saw many Iranians killed, tracked or detained. The US-Israel war on Iran has intensified the repression, but it has not stopped families from trying to trace their missing loved ones or from seeking justice for people who have disappeared into…

The Guardian - UK

A bird has better protection than an Afghan woman. Welcoming the Taliban to Europe is a slap in the face

The EU must enact laws to stop gender apartheid and end impunity – not invite the perpetrators to Brussels. For Afghan women and girls it is a matter of survival

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The Independent UK

India should have offered Myanmar’s leader ‘handcuffs, not a red carpet’, critics say

IN FOCUS: Analysts say hosting junta leader for a major state visit will only hurt India in the long run, while rights groups say it risks legitimising a former general allegedly responsible for genocide. Shweta Sharma reports from Delhi

Euronews

Why is the EU establishing return hubs for migrants — and why are they so controversial?

The new migration law approved on Monday allows EU countries to establish return centres outside the bloc. But critics warn it could lead to human rights violations, while governments are seeking partner countries to host the facilities.

The Guardian - AU

NDIS overhaul will ‘harm’ Australians with disabilities, government’s own committee warns

Reform advisory committee says changes will undermine scheme’s original intentions and give unprecedented power to the health minister

The Times of India

PoK activist Amjad Ayub Mirza calls on PM Modi to intervene over 'rights violations' in Gilgit-Baltistan

A PoJK human rights activist has urged PM Modi to intervene regarding alleged widespread rights violations and repression of political activists in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan. He cited arrests, detentions, and upcoming crackdowns, highlighting growing public discontent due to economic hardship and lack of political representation.

France 24

EU agrees deal for deporting migrants to third-country 'return hubs'

The European Union on Monday agreed a deal to allow countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to third-country "return hubs". The legislation, which still requires formal approval by EU governments and the European Parliament, has drawn criticism from human rights groups.

International Business Times UK

UK Trans Guidance Sparks Fierce Debate Over Women's Spaces and Equality Rights

New EHRC draft guidance in the UK sets rules on single‑sex spaces, using biological sex as the basis, with implications for schools and workplaces.

The Conversation

Africa’s climate crisis is a legal crisis too: what are states’ duties under human rights law?

A landmark climate case is being heard by the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The request was brought by the Pan African Lawyers Union and other African civil society organisations. They’ve asked the court to issue advice on what responsibilities African governments have to protect their countries against…

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