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Trial of Belarusian Nobel peace laureate opens

A Belarusian court on Thursday opened the trial of jailed human rights activist Ales Bialiatski, one of the winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

France 24

Belarus opens trial of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Bialiatski

A Belarusian court has opened the trial of jailed human rights activist Ales Bialiatski, one of the winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

The Independent UK

What exactly is 'neurodiversity?' Using accurate language about disability matters in schools

The connection between language and meaning has been well established. The language we use is directly related to the way we view and treat others. Inclusive language is imperative to achieve equitable change, grounded in human rights and social justice.

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Nobel Prize-winning human rights advocate Ales Byalyatski goes on trial in Belarus

Allies say charges against Mr Byalyatski are politically motivated. He is among hundreds detained during protests against the re-election of president Alexander Lukashenko in 2020

The Independent UK

Cuttack girl student death: OHRC orders Rs 5 lakh compensation to her parents

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Thursday asked the state government to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to parents of a deceased Plus III student Annapurna Choudhury, who was run over by a truck on September 5, 2019 in front of Ravenshaw University campus in Cuttack. The Commission…

The Times of India

Japan, U.S. to tackle human rights abuses

The Japanese and U.S. governments plan to jointly establish a new organization to eliminate human rights abuses from international supply chains, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

The refugee Wales helped save from deportation and possible death who now teaches our children about human rights

Otis Bolamu's campaign to stay in the UK got the attention of influential people across the country - now he has been granted refugee status and is using his story to inspire the next generation

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Pro-Iranian Factions Suspected of Targeting International Coalition in Eastern Syria

Two missiles targeted on Wednesday morning the international coalition forces in eastern Syria, without causing any losses, according to the Central Command of the US Army (CENTCOM). The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) accused pro-Iranian groups of being behind the attack. AFP noted that the attack came a day…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nobel Prize-winning rights defender goes on trial in Belarus

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Byalyatski went on trial in Belarus on Thursday, facing up to 12 years in jail in a case his allies see as political retribution for his rights work.

Reuters

Volker Türk: the man charged with protecting the world’s human rights

Mild-mannered, but with a tough message to convey, the new UN high commissioner pledges a return to ‘the basics’ of the Universal Declaration laid down 75 years ago

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo hit with Amnesty International demand after Saudi Arabia transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr after his much publicised Manchester United departure and subsequent struggles at the 2022 World Cup with Portugal

Daily Mirror

Amnesty urges Ronaldo to speak out over human rights in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International has said Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr follows a wider pattern of sportswashing by Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo BANNED from making Al-Nassr debut in Saudi Arabia on Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature for Al-Nassr in their Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Ta'ee on Thursday afternoon after being handed a two-game suspension

Daily Mirror

Palestinian villagers in Masafer Yatta face immediate expulsion

Palestinian residents of Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, have been told they will be displaced imminently.

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Bolivia governor arrest stokes fears of political revenge cycle

The arrest of a prominent Bolivian opposition figure has sparked criticism from human rights groups and thrown a spotlight on how both the country's right and left have used a weak judicial system to go after opponents.

The Guardian - UK

Welsh first minister criticised for ‘lavish’ World Cup hotel stay paid by Qatar

Mark Drakeford and economy minister Vaughan Gething were guests of host nation at five-star Ritz-Carlton

The Guardian - US

Honduras declares war against gangs – and for control of popular narrative

Xiomara Castro’s crackdown on gangs is also an attempt to counter allegations the government hasn’t done enough to combat crime

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Upholds Death Sentence Against Two

Iran's Supreme Court upheld the death sentence against two protesters accused of killing a security officer during the nationwide protests that began 110 days ago and ordered a retrial of three others on death row in the same case. Since September 16, Iran has witnessed protests following the young woman's…

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NHRC Issues Notices To Delhi Govt, Police Chief Over Falling Of Father, Son Into Open Sewer In Rohini

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued notice to the Delhi government and the city's police commissioner over a media report that a father and son fell in an open sewer at Rohini Sector-31 area of the national capital. Read on for details:

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Trolling of Female Asian Journalists on Rise as Beijing Seeks to Discredit Media

In the eyes of the Beijing, it’s viewed as especially unforgivable if women are perceived as betraying China, a journalist says.

360info

What is the ‘nature’ in the rights of nature?

Some experts are proposing that nature has rights, like human rights. But to do that, we first have to define what ‘nature’ really is.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Exiled Iran Opposition Figures in United ‘Victory’ Message

A group of prominent exiled Iranian pro-opposition figures have issued a coordinated message predicting 2023 will be a year of "victory" with the regime shaken by protests. Those sending the message include leaders from the fields of culture, human rights and sports. The Iranian diaspora has long been seen as…

The Independent UK

Human rights laws ‘not stopping protest prosecutions’, CPS chief says after Braverman attacks

Exclusive: Max Hill KC says prosecutors ‘have the legal tools we need’ as new protest laws go through parliament

Asharq Al-Awsat

Protests Erupt in Tehran's Bazaar

Protesters in Tehran's bazaar have chanted slogans denouncing the regime amid tight security measures on the 107th day of public protests in Iran. Online account "1,500 Tasvir," which closely follows the Iranian protests, published a video showing a state of panic in the bazaar and chants of "death to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Killed at Memorial for Slain Protesters

Iran's security forces fired on a crowd in the Kurdish-populated west on Saturday, killing a 22-year-old, a rights group said, more than 100 days after the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini sparked nationwide protests. The country has been rocked by demonstrations since Amini died in custody on September 16…

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