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Countdown to Qatar 2022: A football tournament full of controversy

Unpaid wages, under-reporting of migrant worker deaths and an eye-watering carbon footprint are just some of the concerns being expressed by human rights groups and environmentalists as Qatar prepares to host one of the planet's biggest sporting events. Just weeks before the opening match, we bring you a special edition…

France 24

Indonesia human rights body blames use of tear gas for football stampede

JAKARTA: Indonesian police firing tear gas was the main trigger for a deadly football stampede at a stadium in East Java last month, the country's human rights commission found in a report on the incident released on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia human rights body blames use of tear gas for soccer stampede

Indonesian police firing tear gas was the main trigger for a deadly soccer stampede at a stadium in East Java last month, the country's human rights commission found in a report on the incident released on Wednesday.

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Former Socceroo turned human rights activist Craig Foster named NSW Australian of the Year

The SBS broadcaster urged Australians to "just do something, say something" to counter racism and support multicultural communities.

ABC News

Craig Foster named NSW Australian of Year

Former Socceroo Craig Foster has been named 2023 NSW Australian of the Year for his work as a human rights and anti-racism activist.

AAP

SOHR Demands Immediate Solution to ‘Al-Hol Mini-State’ Crisis

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has renewed its appeal to the international community to find an immediate and lasting solution to al-Hol’s crisis and put a serious plan for rehabilitating the camp’s children and women. The war monitor published a report on its website stating that the successive…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Filep Karma: West Papuan independence campaigner found dead on beach

Friends of twice jailed human rights activist call for independent inquiry after body found in damaged wetsuit at Base G beach, Jayapura

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Egyptian regime criticized as climate activist arrested in run-up to Cop27

Concern over country’s human rights record after Indian Ajit Rajagopal arrested on walk to raise awareness about climate crisis

The Guardian - US

Colombia's President promises to deepen ties with Venezuela

The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela have met and say they will improve trade and security cooperation, as both countries seek to normalize relations following the election of Colombia’s first leftist leader

The Independent UK

Venezuela and Colombian presidents discuss trade, human rights

The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela held their first bilateral meeting in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, on Tuesday, where they discussed topics including trade, human rights and protecting the Amazon rainforest.

Reuters

ICC prosecutor seeks to reopen Venezuela investigation

International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan said on Tuesday he formally asked the court to resume his investigation into alleged human rights violations committed by Venezuelan officials.

Reuters

ANZ faces further pressure over Myanmar ties

Trans-Tasman bank's connection to a Myanmar corporation supporting the military junta draws criticism.

Newsroom.co.nz

Why attending publicly funded schools may help students become more culturally sensitive

Being an intercultural citizen — someone who supports the principle of a multicultural state and also demonstrates positive personal attitudes towards diversity — is considered essential from a human rights perspective. What kind of learning best supports its development?

The Conversation

Southgate criticised for claiming Qatar workers ‘united’ in wanting World Cup

Human rights groups have questioned the manager’s remarks and say Fifa is yet to commit to compensating workers

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Liverpool Echo

LGBTQ+ community ‘should not have to keep fighting for basic human rights to be protected'

Liverpool's LGBTQ+ community have spoken out after it is believed there is to be another delay in outlawing conversion therapy

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate says Qatar migrant workers "united" in desire for World Cup to go ahead

The England manager insists FA are supporting calls for compensation fund to be created for workers as new report says progress is being made in Gulf state

The Independent UK

Qatar workers want World Cup to go ahead, Gareth Southgate claims

The host nation have been heavily criticised for its human rights record and the conditions in which thousands of migrant workers have been subjected to

The Independent UK

England boss Gareth Southgate says Qatar workers want World Cup to go ahead

Qatar has been strongly criticised for its human rights record and the conditions in which thousands of migrant workers have been subjected to.

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UN members condemn China over abuse of Uighurs in Xinjiang

Fifty countries urge China to uphold international human rights obligations in its treatment of the Uighur minority.

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘International Children's Peace Prize’ Approves Nomination of Syrian Child

The International Children's Peace Prize approved the nomination of Kurdish-Syrian child Sirin Mazlum Nasan for the year 2022, in recognition for her extraordinary efforts in supporting children amid the ongoing armed conflict in Syria. A total of 170 children in the world have been nominated for the prize. The nomination…

The Independent UK

Bahrain's Shiites hope pope raises human rights during visit

Pope Francis is making the first-ever papal trip to Bahrain this week

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Football Body Asks FIFA to Remove Iran from World Cup

The Ukrainian football federation urged FIFA on Monday to remove Iran from the World Cup next month, alleging human rights violations and supplying the Russian military with weapons. The call was made three weeks before Iran is due to face England in the first Group B game in Qatar. The…

Bangkok Post

OHCHR hails push to end abductions

The UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) has praised the enactment of Thailand's Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, 2022, but noted that more could've been done to meet international standards.

Reuters

Iran letter urges states to skip U.S. meeting on protests at U.N.

Iran on Monday urged countries not to attend a U.S.-organized meeting at the United Nations on protests in Iran sparked by the death of a young woman in police custody, according to a letter seen by Reuters that accused Washington of politicizing human rights.

The Independent UK

Legacy Bill ‘biggest abuse of human rights in UK history’, says victims’ group

The Government’s draft legislation would see a form of immunity offered to those suspected of killings during the Troubles.

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