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World: Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities - Report of the Office of ...

Human Rights Council Forty-sixth session 22 February–19 March 2021 Agenda items 2 and 3 Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General Promotion and …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jan 20, 2021

Amnesty calls on DRC authorities to release youth activists arrested for peaceful protest

By African News Agency 3h ago Share this article: ShareTweetShareShareShareEmailShare CAPE TOWN – International human rights organisation Amnesty International has called on authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to immediately and …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Jan 18, 2021

Czech MFA Wants EU to Apply Sanctions Against Russia Amid Navalny’s Detention

Czech Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček Open source Czech Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček believes that Russia is violating international human rights treaties by detaining the country's opposition leader Alexei Navalny and intends to initiate …

Source: Prague Daily Monitor - Neutral
Published on Jan 18, 2021

Arrest of Alexei Navalny condemned by western governments

A bus ride across the runway apron and a brisk walk through the brightly lit terminal corridor was all the freedom Alexei Navalny was granted on his return to Russia before he was detained by police waiting for him at passport control. The arrest of Mr …

Source: Irish Times - Neutral
Published on Jan 7, 2021

Uzbekistan: Registration Barriers for Independent Groups

(Berlin) – Uzbek authorities are severely hindering the work of independent nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with excessive and burdensome registration requirements, violating their right to freedom of association, Human Rights Watch said today. …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Jan 5, 2021

Lebanon: Setting Syrian refugee camp ablaze & authorities’ slow response reveal alarming racism

Geneva – The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor strongly condemned setting a Syrian refugee camp ablaze near the town of Bhanine in the northern Lebanon region of Miniyeh after a fight between Lebanese citizens and Syrian workers. On Saturday, …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Dec 17, 2020

Peru: Serious Police Abuses Against Protesters

(Lima) – The Peruvian National Police committed multiple abuses against mostly peaceful demonstrators protesting the ousting of then-President Martín Vizcarra in November 2020, Human Rights Watch said today. Peru’s interim President Francisco Sagasti, …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Dec 15, 2020

ACTCOSS calls for Human Rights Act to cover economic, social and cultural rights

Dr Emma Campbell has called on the ACT Government to expand its Human Rights Act. Photo: Thomas Lucraft. The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has called on the ACT Government to expand the ACT Human Rights Act to include economic, social and …

Source: RiotACT - Neutral
Published on Dec 11, 2020

USAID helps people in Kyrgyzstan obtain access to important public services

BISHKEK (TCA) — United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Jigerduu Jarandar project presented the results of its ongoing efforts to improve Kyrgyzstanis’ access to legal aid and civic documentation. During the event dedicated to the …

Source: Times of Central Asia - Neutral
Published on Dec 3, 2020

Hungary needs the power of love, not Viktor Orbán’s love for power ǀ View

In spring 2018, a couple of weeks after the last Hungarian elections, I went on a hike with my friends. We regularly visit Hungary’s breathtaking mountain landscapes, which were astonishing in the spring weather. After our post-hike dinner, I noticed that …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Dec 2, 2020

Reform family Muslim & customary laws in Sudan

by Zeinab Abbas Badawi In a country like Sudan, women’s human and legal rights are not only the concerns of women but also an imperative for development and poverty reduction. The hard fact is that there is no country in the world, and certainly, no poor …

Source: Sudan Tribune - Neutral
Published on Dec 2, 2020

Our Hidden Homeless: Homelessness in Northland slammed as 'unacceptable'

The Government's Associate Housing Minister Marama Davidson said she is well aware of homelessness in the north. Photo / File Northlanders struggling to get into warm dry homes are resorting to living in cars, tents and shacks. Reporter Jenny Ling …

Source: Northern Advocate - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 1, 2020

Accessibility Still Challenging for MENA Countries as World Marks Disability Day

Morocco, Israel two examples of how further action is needed to ensure integration and inclusion for people with special needs From tiled steps in Fez to blue-painted stairs in Chefchaouen, visitors to Morocco can expect to get some exercise while …

Source: Media Line - Neutral
Published on Nov 30, 2020

Tanzania: Burundian Refugees ‘Disappeared,’ Tortured

Halt Forced Returns; Investigate Police, Intelligence Services (Nairobi) -- Tanzanian authorities have gravely abused at least 18 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers since late 2019. The whereabouts of several who were forcibly disappeared remain unknown …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Nov 28, 2020

Morris seeks election to UN committee to protect disabilities rights

Opposition Senator Dr Floyd Morris will have the full backing of the Jamaican Government and the entire CARICOM region on Monday when he vies for a seat on the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which oversees an international human …

Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
Published on Nov 24, 2020

Irish tax policy is now a human rights issue for the UN

Thirty-one years ago this month, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A core international human rights treaty, it set key standards for children’s rights and how governments must work to vindicate them. …

Source: The Irish Times - Neutral
Published on Nov 23, 2020

In Afghanistan, six points for a sustainable peace - 2020 Afghanistan Conference, 23 November 2020

2020 Afghanistan Conference Side event: Sustainable Peace Building Segment A: Safeguarding and strengthening human rights and women’s participation Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen For …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Nov 22, 2020

Briefing by the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons at the ARRIA meeting on ...

KABUL - The following is a transcript of the remarks delivered by the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, at the ARRIA meeting on Afghanistan. TRANSCRIPT [as delivered ] Geneva, November 20, 2020 Excellencies, …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Nov 17, 2020

South Asia, let’s examine our discriminatory pandemic policies

by Upasana Dasgupta and Vishakha Wijenakaye 17 November 2020 Introduction In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic struck almost every part of the habitable world. As of 15 November 2020, there have been 54 million cases of COVID-19 and 1.31 million deaths …

Source: South Asia Journal - 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 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 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 January 4, 2021 - 13:58 GMT

Tamil Rights Group Offers Legal Opinion to the Government of Canada on Sumangala Dias

Tamil Rights Group Offers Legal Opinion to the Government of Canada Against the Appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias as Sri Lanka’s Envoy to Canada MARKHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A week ago, the Tamil …

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Published on December 30, 2020 - 18:21 GMT

District’s Language Access Program Highlights Efforts and Innovative Resources in Fiscal Year 2019 Report

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement – 202.679.5785; [email protected] (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the District’s Language Access Program (LAP), housed at the Office of Human Rights (OHR), announced the release …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 21:04 GMT

COVIA FINAL DEADLINE: ROSEN, RESPECTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Reminds Covia Holdings Corporation f/k/a Fairmount Santrol ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Covia Holdings Corporation f/k/a Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (“Covia”) (OTC: CVIAQ) (NYSE: CVIA) (NYSE: FMSA) …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 17:12 GMT

ROSEN, RESPECTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Reminds Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation Investors of Important ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (OTC: SMICY) between April 23, 2020 and September 26, 2020, …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 16:17 GMT

SOLARWINDS DEADLINE ALERT: Securities Litigation Partner James Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding ...

If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 investing in SolarWinds stock or options between February 24, 2020 and December 15, 2020 and would like to discuss your legal rights, click here: www.faruqilaw.com/SWI or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner James …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 16:16 GMT

ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORPORATION INVESTOR ALERT: Securities Litigation Partner James Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading minority and certified woman-owned national securities law firm, is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws against OrthoPediatrics Corporation (“ …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 16:15 GMT

DECISION DIAGNOSTICS DEADLINE ALERT: Securities Litigation Partner James Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses ...

If you suffered losses exceeding $300,000 investing in Decision Diagnostics stock or options between March 3, 2020 and December 17, 2020 and would like to discuss your legal rights, click here: www.faruqilaw.com/DECN or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 16:14 GMT

SEQUENTIAL BRANDS INVESTOR ALERT: Securities Litigation Partner James Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading minority and certified woman-owned national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (“Sequential Brands” or the “Company”) …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 15:56 GMT

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP - Important Deadline Reminder for QuantumScape Corporation Investors

RADNOR, Pa., Jan. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 15:53 GMT

PENUMBRA DEADLINE ALERT: Securities Litigation Partner James Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $...

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading minority and certified woman-owned national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Penumbra, Inc. (“Penumbra” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PEN) and reminds …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 15:37 GMT

CBAK INVESTOR ALERT: Securities Litigation Partner James Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,...

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading minority and certified woman-owned national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (“CBAK” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:CBAT). …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 15:11 GMT

QIWI DEADLINE ALERT: Securities Litigation Partner James Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,...

If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 investing in Qiwi stock or options between March 28, 2019 and December 9, 2020 and would like to discuss your legal rights, click here: www.faruqilaw.com/QIWI or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner James Wilson …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 15:11 GMT

CD PROJEKT DEADLINE ALERT: Securities Litigation Partner James Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding ...

If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 investing in CD Projekt stock or options between January 16, 2020 and December 17, 2020 and would like to discuss your legal rights, click here: www.faruqilaw.com/OTGLF or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner James …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 18:33 GMT

Aaron Schlossberg Attorney Discusses Tenant Rights in New York State

Aaron Schlossberg attorney recently discussed tenant rights in the state of New York NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK , UNITED STATES , January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renters’ rights and protections in the state of New York are taken seriously. …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 03:50 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KSF REMINDS PEN, QS, SWI INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in ...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 15:46 GMT

New York State Court Reporters Association Honors NCRA’s Court Reporting & Captioning Week

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Court Reporters Association, the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters and captioners, has designated February 6-13 as the 2021 Court …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 03:22 GMT

UPDATE - Plutos Sama Holdings INC files to enforce its rights to Jagex Limited and enjoin sale

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plutos Sama Holdings, Inc. (PSH), today filed for injunctive relief to prevent the purported sale of Jagex Limited which is an online gaming company based in Irvine, California and Cambridge, England and to …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 01:58 GMT

NCLA Amicus Brief Calls NYC’s Rent Stabilization Law Arbitrary and a Violation of Due Process

Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group, filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to reverse the judgment of the District Court …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 01:12 GMT

Plutos Sama Holdings INC files to enforece its rights to Jagex Limited and enjoin sale

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plutos Sama Holdings, Inc. (PSH), today filed for injunctive relief to prevent the purported sale of Jagex Limited to an online gaming company based in Irvine, California and Cambridge, England and to …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Nevada US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Warns a US Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Nevada To Ignore Online '...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nevada US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are warning a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in Nevada to not play lawyer roulette with sponsored 'freebies' …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 01:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire is Investigating Certain Officers and Directors of Sequential Brands and Raytheon on Behalf of ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating certain officers and directors of Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQBG) and Raytheon Technologies …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 23:40 GMT

ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Tricida, Inc.; Encourages ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Tricida, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCDA) between September 4, 2019 and October 28 …

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