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Published on Nov 19, 2019

U.S. has highest child detention rate, according to human rights expert

NEW YORK CITY (NBC) – The author of a U.S. study says the United States has the highest rate of incarcerating children worldwide, including more than 100,000 under 18 who are held in immigration-related custody that violates international law. According to …

Source: KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2 - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2020

World: Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of punishment: Report of the Special Rapporteur on ...

Summary In the present report, the Special Rapporteur examines conceptual, definitional and interpretative questions arising in relation to the notion of “psychological torture” under human rights law. I. Introduction The present report has been prepared …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Feb 18, 2020

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 18th February 2020

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Falana Moves To Sue Buhari For Keeping Service Chiefs Foremost Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, says he will file a suit to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision not to sack service chiefs. This follows refusal from …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Feb 11, 2020

Daniel Kehlmann's new book uses humour to try and navigate the toughest of times

When Daniel Kehlmann read the news that former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn, facing financial misconduct charges in Japan, fled the country in a box, he couldn’t help but feel a twinge of admiration. It was the kind of caper that he might have written …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 4, 2020

Peru: End of mission statement by Michel Forst, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights ...

Good morning ladies and gentlemen, Introduction I would like to start by warmly thanking the Government for inviting me to undertake an official mission, which took place from 21 January to 3 February. I wish to commend the Government for its excellent …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jan 14, 2020

German foreign spying law tested at top court

The Constitutional Court on Tuesday began hearing a case brought by journalists against Germany's foreign intelligence service, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND). The plaintiffs argue that mass BND surveillance abroad endangers the rights of citizens …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 13, 2020

Why has Uzbekistan jailed a man who attempted suicide?

Tashkent, Uzbekistan -Â On December 3, 2018, a man in his 60s wearing a dark blue coat and jeans walked onto the platform of Pushkinskaya metro station in Tashkent. It was a cold morning inÂ Uzbekistan's capital. As the train approached, the man jumped …

Source: Al Jazeera - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Dec 5, 2019

Plaque unveiled at former Hampstead home of artist Milein Cosman and musician Hans Keller

PUBLISHED: 14:14 04 December 2019 | UPDATED: 15:10 04 December 2019 Bridget Galton Unveiling of an AJR blue plaque at 50 Willow Road NW3 the former residence of Milein Cosman and Hans Keller who lived there from 1955-1967. Pictured at the unveiling on 25. …

Source: Ham and High - Neutral
Published on Nov 18, 2019

U.N. Expert Faults U.S. For 'Inhuman Treatment' And High Incarceration Of Children

The leader of a U.N. study on children's rights says of the U.S. policy of separating migrant children from their families, "I would call it inhuman treatment for both the parents and the children." Here, children are seen near a tent at the …

Source: NPR - Public Broadcaster
Published on Nov 18, 2019

EU countries call for release of Libyan politician Siham Sergiwa

European diplomatic missions in Libya have called for the "immediate release" of a politician and prominent women's rights activist who was kidnapped in Benghazi four months ago. Siham Sergiwa disappeared on July 17 following an attack on her …

Source: Al Jazeera - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Nov 16, 2019

'It gives us hope': European prosecutors piece together cases against Syrian regime war criminals

Patrick Kroker was on a train with two Syrian colleagues when they first made the connection. One of the Syrians mentioned to the other that he had seen a familiar-looking man walking along the streets of the German capital, and he had been struggling for …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 13, 2019

Syrian refugees ask Norway police to investigate war crimes

Syrian refugees in Norway have joined a pan-European drive for justice over torture, extra-judicial killings and other abuse, making a landmark request for Norwegian police to investigate atrocities committed during Syria’s long civil war. Five torture …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Nov 13, 2019

Worldwide lawyers’ group backs charges vs Duterte in international courts

IADL Council meeting delegates vote on the resolution on the Philippines (NUPL photo) The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) supports the case filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against President Rodrigo Duterte and the …

Source: Bulatlat - Left-wing
Published on Nov 13, 2019

Worldwide lawyers’ group supports charges vs Duterte in int’l courts

By RAYMUND VILLANUEVA/KODAO www.nordis.net QUEZON CITY — A worldwide group of lawyers backed plans to file potential suits against President Rodrigo Duterte abroad “for violations of international human rights law.” Fifty lawyers of the International …

Source: Northern Dispatch Weekly - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 30, 2019

World: Security Council Urges Recommitment to Women, Peace, Security Agenda, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2492 (2019)

SC/13998 29 OCTOBER 2019 SECURITY COUNCIL 8649TH MEETING (AM & PM) Pace of Change Too Slow, Says Secretary-General as Civil Society Briefers Spotlight Abandonment, Sidelining of Women Activists The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 28, 2019

World: Cooperation between International Law Commission, Sixth Committee Has ‘Stood the Test of Time’, Chair says, as ...

GA/L/3605 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SIXTH COMMITTEE SEVENTY-FOURTH SESSION, 23RD MEETING (AM) Representatives Debate Need for Peremptory Norms List, Convention on Crimes Against Humanity As the Sixth Committee (Legal) began its consideration of the …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 25, 2019

Iran's judiciary amputates man’s fingers for theft

An Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria September 9, 2019. (photo credit: LEONHARD FOEGER / REUTERS) Iran’s clerical regime cut off a man’s fingers for alleged theft in a prison …

Source: Jerusalem Post - Neutral
Published on Oct 23, 2019

Murder Investigation Launched After 39 Bodies Found in a Truck in the U.K.

A murder investigation is under way after 39 bodies were discovered on Wednesday in a truck parked on an industrial estate in southern England. Police were called by paramedics in the early hours of Wednesday morning after the bodies were discovered in the …

Source: Yahoo News - Uncategorized
Published on Sep 26, 2019

Today in History: September 27

1540: Pope Paul III approves the first outline of the Jesuit Order’s organisation. 1601: Force of 3000 Spaniards lands at Kineale, Ireland, to support rebel Earl of Tyrone. 1788: A report from this date records that 52 people (3 marines, 26 male convicts, …

Source: News.com.au - Neutral

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Published on December 10, 2020 - 20:56 GMT

NYS Division of Human Rights Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the New York State Human Rights Law September 23, 2020 New ...

The New York State Division of Human Rights announced that it will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the New York State Human Rights Law, and International Human Rights Day, by presenting an exciting virtual conference series bringing together civil rights …

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Published on February 18, 2021 - 05:28 GMT

In Celebration of Black Americans with Disabilities

Article by Angela Nevin We know that month-long celebrations can fizzle and wane as the month goes by. So, we want to take the opportunity to add a fresh voice to celebrating the individuals who make a difference in the lives of Black Americans with …

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Published on August 5, 2020 - 18:23 GMT

Amazon Watch Takes On “Judicial Corruption in the U.S.” with Webinar in Support of Human Rights Lawyer Steven Donziger

August 6 event supporting DonzigerDefense.com features Roger Waters, Civil Liberties Defense Center’s Lauren Regan & Global Witness’s Simon Taylor NEW YORK, NY, USA, August 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amazon Watch announced today a special …

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Published on August 3, 2020 - 16:09 GMT

Revoking Real Estate Licenses for Violations of Human Rights Law

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S6874-A/ A8903-A) explicitly granting the Department of State the authority to discipline real estate professionals found to have violated provisions of the state Human Rights Law by revoking or …

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Published on February 8, 2021 - 21:53 GMT

Senate Majority To Advance Legislative Package To Combat Housing Discrimination

(Albany, NY) Today, the Senate Democratic Majority will advance major legislation to continue addressing housing discrimination across New York State. This legislative package was created following two public hearings on housing discrimination that …

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Published on January 17, 2021 - 19:05 GMT

Tamils Unitedly Urge UN Human Rights Council to Refer Sri Lanka to International Criminal Court (ICC)

" we urge Member States to take decisive and timely action to grant redress to the people who have been denied justice thus far" JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, January 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a joint letter to 47 Member States …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 08:39 GMT

Prominent Leaders Voice Strong Support for Attorney General James’ Lawsuit Against NYPD

State and Community Leaders and Scholars Across New York Praise Fight Against Excessive Use of Force NEW YORK – After New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit yesterday against the New York Police Department (NYPD) for excessive use of force …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 08:26 GMT

Prominent Leaders Voice Strong Support for Attorney General James’ Lawsuit Against NYPD

State and Community Leaders and Scholars Across New York Praise Fight Against Excessive Use of Force NEW YORK – After New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit yesterday against the New York Police Department (NYPD) for excessive use of force …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 14:00 GMT

Roland DuBeau Named President of MortgagePhish

MortgagePhish, a leader in wire fraud prevention through simulated phishing attacks and security awareness training JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MortgagePhish, a leader in wire fraud prevention through simulated …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on March 4, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Urges a Navy Veteran with Lung Cancer in Oregon-Who Also Had Navy Asbestos ...

PORTLAND , OREGON, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate is urging a Navy Veteran with lung cancer anywhere in Oregon to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste at 800 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Automotive Industry ...
Published on March 4, 2021 - 10:45 GMT

Delaware US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Encourages a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Delaware to Call Attorney ...

WILMINGTON , DELAWARE , USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Delaware US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are encouraging a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed mesothelioma or their family members to call attorney Erik …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:48 GMT

Executives Use Yoga to Improve Leadership

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What do yoga and leadership have in common? “Everything,” according to Shar McBee at Joy of Leadership, a leadership training company in Los Angeles. “In Sanskrit ‘yoga’ …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

Denver Criminal Defense Law Firm McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP Promotes Josh Amos to Partner

Josh Amos is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over ten years of trial experience, including the defense of Colorado marijuana criminal charges. DENVER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEWS RELEASE FOR …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 22:58 GMT

Acclaimed Author & Educator, Joshua M. Greene, Examines the Rise of Racism and Antisemitic Hate Crimes

"If we have learned anything from history, it is that doing nothing is not an option. Standing by is to stand with the oppressors and against the victims." LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2019, a …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Education ...
Published on March 3, 2021 - 21:06 GMT

Acclaimed Criminal Attorney Vince Imhoff Notes: “Criminal Justice Reformers Clock Big Wins in California”

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since a decade ago, when California began to embrace improvements to the criminal sentencing system, police and prosecutors have resisted, claiming that the measures went too far …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 21:05 GMT

Acclaimed Bankruptcy Attorney, Charles Daff, on 11 Things To Do (And NOT Do) Before Filing Bankruptcy

By Charles Daff LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you plan to file bankruptcy, there are several things you should or must do prior to filing—or even before retaining an attorney. Here is a brief, non- …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 20:28 GMT

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Welcomes Attorney Jason P. Jones to its Estate and Trust Practice in Florida

BOCA RATON , FLORIDA , USA, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced that Jason P. Jones has joined the firm’s Estate and Trust Planning, Administration and Litigation Team as Senior Counsel in …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 08:00 GMT

Supreme Court Questioned: 'Black Lives Truly Don't Matter' - Chief Justice Balks Due Process Rights of Black Political ...

CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS QUESTIONED ON RACIAL INJUSTICE IN AN URGENT COURT NOTICE ON ALTERED AND OBSTRUCTED COURT FILINGS FILED BY BLACK POLITICAL PRISONER CARY LEE PETERSON WHO CHALLENGED A CONVICTION FOR A 'LEGALLY IMPOSSIBLE' WHITE-COLLAR …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 19:56 GMT

Brian O'Connell Lawyer Helping Clients Select the Right Trusts and Will Provisions

Protecting Clients’ Estates with Trusts and Wills WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brian O'Connell is a Palm Beach estate litigation and trust lawyer helping clients preserve their assets with trusts …

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 19:37 GMT

Ashley Crispin Ackal Trust Trial Lawyer of West Palm Beach Discusses Fighting Breaches of Fiduciary Duty Claims

O'Connell & Crispin Ackal PLLC Advises Pre-Trial Remedies When Possible & Other Approaches PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ashley Crispin Ackal Trust Trial Lawyer of West Palm Beach has defended …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS CLOV, EBIX INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

NEW ORLEANS, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: Clover Health Investments, Corp. f/k/a Social Capital …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS IRTC, PEN, QS, SWI INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

NEW ORLEANS, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: SolarWinds Corporation (SWI) Class Period: 10/18/2018 - …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS APA, EH, FUBO, MPLN INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

NEW ORLEANS, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: EHang Holdings Limited (EH) Class Period: 12/12/2019 - 2…

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Published on March 3, 2021 - 15:36 GMT

Mickey Moore announces his campaign to represent the 9th Ward on the Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis minority business leader Mickey Moore announces his campaign for the 9th Ward city council seat. MPLS., MN, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mickey is best known as the man who battled the state of Minnesota to …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 01:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against AgEagle, Infinity Q, ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (NYSE: …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:40 GMT

CLSK BREAKING ALERT: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages CleanSpark, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK) between December 31, 2020 and January 14, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:20 GMT

AZN BREAKING ALERT: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages AstraZeneca PLC Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ: AZN) between May 21, 2020 and November 20, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"), …

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Published on March 4, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

BREAKING ALERT: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Clover Health Investments, Corp. f/k/a Social Capital Hedosophia ...

NEW YORK, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Clover Health Investments, Corp. f/k/a Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. III (NASDAQ: CLOV, CLOVW) ( …

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