The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Right groups say Greece has failed to properly investigate claims it mishandled migrant tragedy

Two leading international human rights groups are accusing Greek authorities of failing to properly investigate the circumstances around a migrant boat sinking six months ago that killed hundreds

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Starbucks labor report — demanded by shareholders — calls for better training on union issues

Starbucks’ shareholders voted in March to conduct the assessment to see whether the coffee chain was adhering to its own human rights standards.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023

One Nation Tories to amend Rwanda bill to comply with international law

Conservative Robert Buckland said he wants bill to be more compatible with European convention on human rights

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Let's Make Sure Humanitarian NGOs Stand For Human Rights

Human Rights Day is observed on Dec. 10 every year to commemorate the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, known as the first enunciation of human rights in the world.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023

Rishi Sunak dodges humiliating defeat as Rwanda plan survives crunch vote

RISHI Sunak’s Government was brought back from the brink of a potentially humiliating defeat in the Commons as MPs approved the latest bid to…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023

The Guardian view on the human rights of migrants: they must be non-negotiable

Editorial: The first principle of a civilised country’s asylum policy is that vulnerable people have the right to be heard

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

Britain to repatriate woman and five children from Syrian camps

However, human rights group says UK lagging behind other western nations in repatriating families who lived under IS

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

From Gaza to Ukraine, what would the pioneers of human rights think of our world today?

The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights protects the most vulnerable: we must fight to defend and extend it, says professor of law Philippe Sands

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

Indonesia Presidential Candidates Talk Corruption, Papua In First Debate

The three candidates vying to be Indonesia's next president clashed in their first debate on Tuesday over issues including corruption, human rights and separatist rebels in the world's third-largest democracy.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023

EU remembers Iranian woman who died in custody at awarding of Sakharov human rights prize

The European Parliament is remembering a young woman who died in Iranian police custody during a ceremony at which she and a Iranian human rights group were officially awarded the EU’s top human rights prize

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023