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Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents head to the International Criminal Court

Family members of jailed lawyers and politicians in Tunisia want the International Criminal Court to investigate claims of political persecution and human rights violations

The Independent UK

Gaza Strip protesters received bullet wounds to ankles, medics report

Influx of injuries may suggest deliberate targeting by Israel’s army, which human rights groups say is unlawful

The Guardian - UK

UK government asks UAE for assurances over free speech at Cop28 summit

Statement at UN human rights council voices ‘disappointment’ after host country refuses to change restrictive laws

The Guardian - UK

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UK equality watchdog refuses to allow staff to speak up on race, tribunal hears

Preeti Kathrecha is suing Equality and Human Rights Commission alleging unfair dismissal and race discrimination

The Guardian - UK

Rights panel resolves dispute over woman teacher’s dress

Dispute over leggings at Edappatta school resolved by State Human Rights Commission. Teacher and headmistress both faulted for not settling issue on campus. Teacher transferred to another school after apology.

The Hindu

UN-backed probe into Ethiopia's abuses is set to end. No one has asked for it to continue

A U.N.-backed probe into human rights abuses in Ethiopia is nearing its end date and no one has asked for the investigation to continue

The Independent UK

Western countries want a UN team created to monitor rights violations and abuses in Sudan

Four Western countries have floated a proposal for the United Nations' top human rights body to appoint a team of experts to monitor and report on abuses and rights violations in war-wracked Sudan

The Independent UK

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Egypt faces scrutiny in US after Senator Menendez’s bribery indictment

US lawmakers are demanding probe into allegations that Egypt was involved in bribery scheme with Senator Bob Menendez.

Al Jazeera

NewsClick arrests | U.S. conveys strong support for media

U.S. State Dept. reiterates support for media after arrests of NewsClick journalists. Can't comment on veracity of claims of Chinese gov't ties. Discussed importance of respecting human rights of journalists, including freedom of expression. Supports media's role in free democracy.

The Hindu

Suella Braverman faces backlash for ‘incendiary’ language in Tory conference speech

Suella Braverman warned the future ‘could bring millions more migrants to these shores’

Evening Standard

How might the First Nations Voice to Parliament referendum affect Australia's international reputation?

In late September, American rap legend MC Hammer made a spectacular intervention into Australia’s upcoming referendum to establish a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people. In a tweet, he urged Australians to “repair the breach”.

The Conversation

Braverman warns of approaching ‘hurricane’ of mass migration

Suella Braverman warned that he future ‘could bring millions more migrants to these shores’ unless the Tories won the next election.

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman claims ‘hurricane’ of mass migration coming to UK

Home secretary uses populist speech at Tory conference to attack Human Rights Act and ‘luxury beliefs’ of liberal-leaning voters

The Guardian - UK

HC directs State to apprise it over TSHRC chairperson, members appointment

Telangana HC directs govt to apprise it of date for appointing TSHRC chairperson/members. PIL filed by advocate over 10-month delay. Govt sought 4 weeks to explain progress, petitioner opposed. HC noted possibility of human rights violation & granted 2 weeks to apprise progress.

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Evening Standard

Suella Braverman warns of ‘hurricane’ of immigration in fiery speech

Ms Braverman said the Tories stand with the ‘many’ against the ‘privileged woke minority’

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman hits out at ‘criminal’ UK human rights protections

Ms Braverman said the Tories stand with the ‘many’ against the ‘privileged woke minority’.

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman claims ‘hurricane’ of migrants on way as she vows to close asylum hotels

Human rights legislation should be called ‘Criminal Rights Act’, says home secretary – telling Tory members she isn’t worried about being called ‘racist’

The National (Scotland)

'Misnamed' Human Rights Act should be 'Criminal Rights Act', Suella Braverman claims

THE Human Rights Act was “misnamed” and could instead have been called the “Criminal Rights Act”, the Home Secretary has said ...

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The Hindu

‘Largest’ Ambedkar statue in North America to be unveiled on October 14

A 19-ft statue of B.R. Ambedkar, named "Statue of Equality", is set to be unveiled in Maryland on Oct 14. It is part of the Ambedkar International Center being built on 13 acres of land. It is the largest statue of Ambedkar outside India and is a symbol of equality…

The Guardian - US

Khashoggi was killed five years ago. Thanks to Trump and Biden, Saudi Arabia is stronger than ever

After the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the US vowed to hold Saudi Arabia accountable. Biden has done the opposite

The Guardian - UK

Monday at Tory conference 2023: highlights of the day

Annoyance about HS2, debate over the European convention on human rights and a sparse audience for the culture secretary

Newsroom.co.nz

China: Don't use human rights to 'contain' countries

China critiques universal human rights in favour of regional variations, suggesting New Zealand is wrong to be critical of human rights concerns in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and China more generally, writes Jason Young

WEKU

5 years after Khashoggi's murder, advocates say the lack of justice is dangerous

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in October 2018. Those involved in his killing have largely avoided consequences, and Saudi Arabia continues to crack down on its dissidents.

The Independent UK

Legal first as woman claims menopause discrimination made her quit job

Maria Rooney’s case supported by Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Independent UK

Woman sues former employer for ‘menopause discrimination’ in legal first: ‘I felt let down and betrayed’

‘I felt they had no compassion and understanding and awareness of the menopause,’ Maria Rooney says

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