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Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Former Labor senator Chris Evans has been appointed as the inaugural anti-slavery commissioner but civil groups want him properly funded and given real power.

AAP

‘Once in a lifetime’ chance for football to block nation states owning clubs

As the bill reaches its second reading in the House of Lords, the Fair Game organisation has argued for significant amendments

The Guardian - UK

Iranian American human rights activists expresses defiance over Iranian plots to kill her and Trump

A prominent Iranian American human rights activist has expressed shock but also defiance about Iranian murder-for-hire plots to kill her and Donald Trump that were disclosed by the U.S. Justice Department

The Independent UK

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Mexican Judges Will Now Be Appointed Through Popular Election; It Could Be Beneficial For Cartels

Critics warn that this shift could undermine human rights and economic stability, with some experts suggesting that it could lead to a constitutional crisis

Latin Times

Advocates Brace for Trump's Immigration Crackdown, Say They're Better Prepared Than in 2016

"It's going to take a lot of smart lawyers to hold back the worst human rights violations that may be coming," said Archi Pyati of Tahirih Justice Center

Latin Times

With Trump election win, Africa braces for US aid cuts, uncertainty

But it could also force African nations to double down on their shift away from the US, towards Asia and the Middle East

Al Jazeera

UN Sanctions Sudan Generals For Ethnic Violence In Darfur

UN sanctions Sudanese generals for human rights abuses in ongoing conflict, raising concerns over escalating violence and humanitarian crisis.

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Mozambique police fire tear gas at protesters denouncing ‘rigged’ election

Nation rocked by violence since October 9 vote, won by Frelimo party that has been in power for almost 50 years.

Al Jazeera

Clashes In Mozambique After Opposition Leader Calls For Protest

Police in Mozambique fired tear gas and deployed dogs to disperse protesters in the capital Maputo Thursday, after the opposition called a demonstration against the contested election results.

International Business Times

Mozambique Deploys Soldiers Ahead Of Planned Protests

Soldiers and police were patrolling Mozambique's capital Maputo early Thursday ahead of a planned protest against election results seen by the opposition as fraudulent, AFP reporters said.

International Business Times

Mozambique deploys soldiers ahead of planned protests

Soldiers and police were patrolling Mozambique's capital Maputo early Thursday ahead of a planned protest against election results seen by the opposition as fraudulent, AFP reporters said.

Radio France Internationale

Chris Hemsworth criticised over tourism ad promoting Abu Dhabi despite ‘notorious’ human rights violations

Actor and wife filmed promotional ad in UAE, a country which strives to present itself as tolerant ‘while carrying out repression against dissent’

The Guardian - AU

What can sport fans do if their team, or league, is being sportswashed?

As sport and politics are ever more intertwined in 2024, so too are the number of nations and organisations turning to “sportswashing”.

The Conversation

Lower voting age and seat at politics table among hot topics at youth forum

'We inherit the consequences of the political decisions made today.'

Newcastle Herald

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Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission Files Complaint Over Voting Issues

Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission addresses voting machine failures in Apache County, Arizona, impacting Navajo voters.

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Nigerian Court Frees 119 Protesters After Charges Dropped

Nigerian court releases 119 protesters, including minors, facing serious charges after August protests. Charges dropped, emphasizing human rights.

The Guardian - UK

Migrant workers exposed to deadly 45C temperatures in Gulf – report

Research and undercover interviews reveal reality of extreme heat exacerbated by abusive working conditions

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Iran Accused Of Endangering Activist's Life By Denying Surgery

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi's family accuses Iran of risking her life by delaying cancer diagnosis and treatment in prison.

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Iranian Student Protests Dress Code, Sparks International Outrage

A female student's protest against Iran's dress code at Azad University sparks controversy and calls for justice. Human rights organizations advocate for i...

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“I’m Horrified”: Student’s Violent Arrest For Publicly Stripping To Protest Hijab Law Goes Viral

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The Conversation

Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change – scholar

There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s created an internal shitstorm’: turmoil at UK law firm accused of ‘whitewashing’ Saudi World Cup report

Sources say key people at Clifford Chance were not consulted, as it emerges another company refused job due to reputational concerns

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Demands Two Chinese Pharma Companies be Blacklisted in the U.S. For Ties to Forced Labor

Rubio, alongside Rep Jim McGovern (D-MA), co-sponsored the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in 2020

Reason

Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' Violates Human Rights and Common Sense

Inhumane labor practices, worker deaths, and the forced eviction and repression of local residents have characterized the kingdom's efforts to build a miles-long linear skyscraper in the desert.

The Independent UK

Head of UN-backed team of experts cites paramilitary force in Sudan for sexual violence as war rages

The head of a U.N.-backed fact-finding team looking into human rights violations and abuses in Sudan said Friday it found the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces responsible for large-scale sexual violence in areas that it controls

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