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Rights group reports allegations of dozens of abuses in critical minerals supply chains

A human rights advocacy group says it found allegations of dozens of labor and environmental abuses by Chinese-invested companies involved in mining or processing minerals used in renewable energy

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

China accused of scores of abuses linked to ‘green mineral’ mining

Watchdog identifies 102 violations over past two years as country extracts ‘transition minerals’ for green-energy technology

The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2023

UN fact-finding mission on Iran to investigate threats to BBC journalists

The mission was set up by the UN Human Rights Council to look at ‘the deteriorating situation of human rights in Iran’.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

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Coco Gauff May Need a Reset After Upset Loss at Wimbledon

The back-and-forth matchup between No. 7 Gauff and Sofia Kenin was a highlight during the first round of the women’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5, 2023

Amnesty says 'atrocities' committed by both sides in anglophone Cameroon's conflict

Amnesty International has reported that security forces, separatist rebels and ethnic militiamen – from both sides of the country's linguistic divide – have committed "atrocities" in the English-speaking regions of western Cameroon, including executions, torture and rape.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2023

RBS shuts account of Scotland's equalities and human rights commissioner

THE bank account of a women’s rights and equalities campaigner has been shut by the Royal Bank of Scotland without explanation, her family has…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2023

'Atrocities' committed by all sides in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, Amnesty says

In this edition: Human rights investigators from Amnesty International warn that civilians in Cameroon are suffering sexual, physical and psychological violence as they're targeted by all the main players in an Anglophone separatist crisis that's gripped the country since 2016. Also, Senegal's future looks immediately more stable after President Macky…

France 24 · Jul 5, 2023

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Russian journalist and lawyer beaten in Chechnya: 'The investigation will no doubt be unsuccessful'

On the morning of July 4, Elena Milashina, a journalist with the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, and Alexandre Nemov, a lawyer, were beaten on their way to a trial in Grozny, Chechnya. Images document the extreme violence of the attack. According to the Crew Against Torture, a Russian human…

France 24 · Jul 5, 2023

Supreme Court seeks govt. response on failure to fill NHRC vacancies

The Supreme Court decided to examine a plea accusing a “lethargic” Union government of not filling up vacancies in the National Human Rights Commission

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Russian journalist and lawyer beaten by armed thugs in Chechnya

Masked assailants blocked their vehicle with cars before beating them with clubs

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023

Attackers break Russian journalist’s fingers and stab human rights lawyer in Chechnya

Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov were on their way to the sentencing of a human rights activist in Grozny when they were assaulted

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

Climate change threatens 'truly terrifying' future, UN rights chief says

Climate change threatens to deliver a "truly terrifying" dystopian future of hunger and suffering, the United Nations' human rights chief warned Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 4, 2023

Moroccan Adviser And Canadian Professor Receive Israeli Presidential Medal Of Honor

Senior adviser to King of Morocco and renowned Canadian law professor recognized for combating global antisemitism.

Zenger · Jul 3, 2023

‘Her smile sparkled even in the most difficult times’: novelist Andrey Kurkov on Victoria Amelina

Thanks to her vivacious personality, award-winning novels and tireless human rights activism the young writer’s legacy will live long after her untimely death

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023

Leigh Finke led expansion of Minnesota's transgender rights, endured attacks

As Minnesota's first transgender state legislator, Leigh Finke knew she'd be an example and hoped she'd change misperceptions.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2, 2023

Time travelling with human rights

If humanity had to travel with human rights (past, present and future), what might be pivotal dates interplaying with our destiny? 1993, 2005, 2023 and 2033 might well be candidates for testing our recent chronology.

Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023

Inmate charged with hate crime against transgender double rapist Isla Bryson

Rapist Isla Bryson has claimed a breach of human rights after a fellow inmate was charged with a hate crime

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023

Trans rapist Isla Bryson 'victim of hate crimes in jail' and complains of being treated like 'monster'

The notorious inmate, who only transitioned while on bail, says they have become a victim of transphobic attacks in prison.

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France 24 · Jul 1, 2023

Teen’s killing raises a French policing issue that dare not be named

The killing of 17-year-old Nahel M. during a police traffic stop this week was a depressingly familiar addition to France’s list of police brutality cases. But when the UN called on the government to address racial discrimination in its police force, the official reaction was just as familiar and depressing…

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2023

Cambodia PM Hun Sen will shut down opposition on election day – even if he can no longer threaten voters on Facebook

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen will no longer be able to use his Facebook page to air threats of violence against opposition supporters – but that doesn’t mean he can’t still suppress their vote as the country prepares for a general election.

Woman & Home · Jun 30, 2023

We can't get over how chic Amal Clooney's yellow jumpsuit is

The human rights activist and lawyer wore the summery yellow jumpsuit while in Madrid, Spain

Newslaundry · Jun 30, 2023

‘Next time, even bigger’: Behind the protests against Modi in the US

On June 22, prime minister Narendra Modi stood on the south lawn of the White House, addressing a crowd of Indian-Americans. Today, he said, “for the first time, the doors of the White House have been opened for Indian-Americans in such large numbers.”

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Dozens of Orange Walks and Loyalist marches in Glasgow this weekend as thousands expected

The biggest parade of the year in Scotland will take place on Saturday - one of dozens planned for the first weekend of the month.

Glasgow Live · Jun 30, 2023

Biggest Orange parade of year in Glasgow as thousands set to take part on city streets this weekend

Dozens of Orange and Loyalist parades will be taking place across Glasgow this weekend with thousands set to march through the city centre with several to begin or end in Glasgow Green.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Families of tens of thousands missing in Syria draw some hope from new UN push to find loved ones

The families of some of the tens of thousands of people missing in Syria are drawing some hope from a new U.N. push to find their loved ones

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