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Published on Jan 25, 2021

Egypt's Arab Spring: The bleak reality 10 years after the uprising

Freedom, justice and human dignity — Egyptians took these three central concerns to the streets at their first protest rally on January 25, 2011. The following weeks were marked by further protests against the political and social conditions people had …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Egypt: Amnesty slams 'inhumane' prison conditions

The human rights organization Amnesty International published a scathing report on Monday decrying the inhumane conditions in Egyptian prisons a decade after the Arab Spring uprising. According to the report, prisoners were kept in squalid conditions and …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 21, 2021

EU's Frontex says 'no evidence' of illegal migrant pushbacks

The managing board of EU border agency Frontex said Thursday it did not find evidence of rights violations in cases it reviewed where guards were accused of illegal migrant pushbacks. But the body added that its conclusions only applied to some of the …

Source: Times of Malta - Neutral
Published on Jan 20, 2021

More than 30 countries condemn Australia at UN over high rates of child incarceration

Australia has come under international pressure to reduce the number of children in detention, with more than 30 countries using a UN human rights session to call on authorities to raise the age of criminal responsibility. Amid ongoing tensions between …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Dec 16, 2020

Rights groups condemn Hungarian ban on same-sex adoptions

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Human rights groups on Wednesday condemned a new Hungarian law that effectively bans adoption for same-sex couples and applies a strict Christian conservative viewpoint to the legal definition of a family.The amendment, passed by …

Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2020

Orlando Bloom, Amazon developing story on human rights lawyer Jared Genser

Image Source : INSTAGRAM/ORLANDOBLOOM Orlando Bloom, Amazon developing story on human rights lawyer Jared Genser Hollywood star Orlando Bloom and Amazon are developing a TV series on the story of human rights lawyer Jared Genser, who has helped free …

Source: India TV News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 11, 2021

Polish activists face jail for sticking up Virgin Mary posters with rainbow halo

The trial of three Polish activists accused of “offending religious beliefs” will start on Wednesday, according to LGBT+ rights organisation ILGA-Europe, and could result in each one being jailed for up to two years. Elżbieta, Anna and Joanna – whose last …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 24, 2020

Poland: Police using 'excessive violence' against peaceful protesters

Police in Poland are using increasingly violent tactics against peaceful demonstrators at women-led protests over abortion rights, according to activists. Authorities have thrown protesters on the ground, hit them with telescopic batons, and used kettling …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Nov 24, 2020

‘Propaganda machine’: George Clooney takes aim at Hungarian media and officials who accused him of Soros links

Clooney’s criticism of Orbán’s government came after Hungarian officials slammed the actor for “foolish” remarks about Hungary and suggested that he was repeating the talking points of George Soros, a Hungarian-born U.S. billionaire and Orbán foe. The …

Source: The Washington Post - Neutral
Published on Jan 8, 2021

Pro-democracy activists heartened by US system's resilience

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Stunned and riveted by the riot that engulfed the U.S. Capitol, pro-democracy and human rights campaigners around the world also were reassured -- because, ultimately, democracy held. The system was tested but not toppled.“The …

Source: Greenwich Time - Neutral
Published on Oct 27, 2020

Poland Has Slammed Door Shut On Legal And Safe Abortions - UN Experts

“Poland has decided to sacrifice women’s human right to safe and legal health services for termination of pregnancy on account of protection of the right to life of the unborn in violation of its international human rights obligations,” independent human …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 30, 2020

Turkey has failed to enforce 689 ECtHR rulings, ranks first in violations of free expression

Click to read the article in Turkish For years, Turkey's legislation and practice concerning freedom of expression and the press were subject to numerous decisions of rights violations by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Turkey has many more …

Source: Bianet - Left-wing
Published on Dec 28, 2020

WORLD Lithuania outlook, HIV/AIDS and COVID, lawyer arrested, trans youth

Lithuania appears set to legalize same-sex civil partnerships next year, but same-sex marriage could be up to a decade away, according to Tomas Raskevicius—the country's only openly LGBT+ lawmaker, Reuters reported. "We're going to submit the …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on Dec 26, 2020

Boris Johnson urges hardline Brexiteers to back Brexit deal ahead of vote

Hardline Brexiteers have spent today trawling through the Brexit deal for 'land mines' after the full 1,255-page document was published. The Prime Minister wants as many hardline Brexiteers as possible to support the agreement to ensure a firm end …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Dec 23, 2020

Azerbaijan’s difficult road to reconciliation after victory in the Nagorno-Karabakh war

Arriving in Azerbaijan, the oil-rich nation wedged between Russia and Iran on the Caspian Sea, my plane touched down at Heydar Aliyev Airport, renamed in 2004 after the country's former president. On the way to my hotel in the capital Baku, my driver …

Source: New Statesman - Left-wing
Published on Dec 22, 2020

Afghan man 'who plotted to kill daughter' after she converted to Judaism is extradited

Two Afghan men who allegedly plotted to kill one of their daughters after she converted to Judaism and became a porn star are to be extradited from the UK. Mohammed Patman, 55, and his cousin Darya Khan Safi, 50, are accused of plotting to assassinate …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Dec 17, 2020

With initial vaccine doses limited, health workers ask where they fall in the line.

LiveUpdated Dec. 17, 2020, 12:23 p.m. ET Dec. 17, 2020, 12:23 p.m. ET President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said. The news comes as inoculations continue across the United States, where pharmacists found that some …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2020

Poland: Crackdown On LGBT Activists

(Brussels) – Polish authorities should stop trying to silence activists who support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people’s rights, and instead promote and protect the right to equality, Human Rights Watch said today. In recent weeks, the …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Dec 12, 2020

‘My goal is justice for all Syrians’: one man’s journey from jail to witness for the prosecution

Anwar al-Bunni had only been in Germany a couple of months when he walked into a shop and found himself face to face with the man he believes had interrogated and jailed him nearly a decade earlier. Both men were buying groceries in a Turkish shop near the …

Source: The Guardian - 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 27, 2021 - 21:08 GMT

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss Continues to Draw Attention to Nazi Persecution

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At 91, Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, is one of the world’s oldest Holocaust survivors. A prisoner at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp at age 15, she …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 19:57 GMT

Top 10 insights in climate science in 2020 selected by 57 leading global researchers

Scientists have released a compilation of the 10 most important insights on the climate from the last year to help inform collective action. BOULDER, CO, USA, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With impacts from climate change threatening to …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 17:00 GMT

Advocates for Overseas Americans come together to form Residence-Based Taxation Coalition.

A group of organizations have joined together to form the Residence-Based Taxation (RBT) Coalition. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of organizations have joined together to form the Residence-Based …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 16:32 GMT

Law Firm Protects Brands' Sales on Amazon with Monitoring Software

Ensuring the timing of Cease & Desist letters and other measures is critical for fighting counterfeit sellers. LONG BEACH, NY, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brands that sell on Amazon should ensure the protection of …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 04:04 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KSF REMINDS BSX, SPLK INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in ...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27, 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: Boston …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 03:58 GMT

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

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27, 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 27, 2021 - 14:25 GMT

Perrin Conferences Announces Line Up of 2021 Virtual and National Live Conferences

Perrin Conferences plans familiar and new virtual and live litigation conferences and seeks speakers and sponsors in all areas of litigation interests. WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perrin Conferences …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 02:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Penumbra, Lizhi, Bit ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 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 Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN), Lizhi, Inc. …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

mxHero Announces GA of New Email Security Feature Integrated with Box's Cloud Content Management Platform

MxHero customers will be able to automatically send secure, auto-expiring, password-protected email messages and attachments fully integrated with the Box SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, mxHero announced …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 01:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against CD Projekt, SolarWinds, ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 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 CD Projekt S.A. (Other OTC: OTGLY, OTGLF …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 00:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Qiwi, ACM Research, ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 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 Qiwi plc (NASDAQ: QIWI), ACM Research, …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 23:22 GMT

BIT DIGITAL, INC. INVESTOR ALERT - Class Action Lawsuit Filed On Behalf Of BTBT Investors - Bit Digital Investors Who ...

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of investors of Bit Digital, Inc. (“Bit Digital” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTBT) to determine whether the Company engaged in …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 23:02 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Announces Investigation of Kentucky Bancshares, Inc. Buyout

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A. announces that it is investigating Kentucky Bancshares, Inc. (“Kentucky Bancshares”) (OTC: KTYB) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 23:00 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Minerva Neurosciences, ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 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 Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 10:56 GMT

Agrarius and Yaliyomo use blockchain technology to create transparency in the arable supply chain

COLOGNE, GERMANY, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new project between innovative content management company Yaliyomo and agriculture giant Agrarius aims to solidify traceability of cereals and oilseeds – in a clear sign that Germany' …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 22:51 GMT

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds QuantumScape Corporation Investors of Important Deadline in Securities Fraud ...

RADNOR, Pa., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS; QS.WS) (“QuantumScape”), f/k/a …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 10:00 GMT

Law Student Menos Hiras to Launch Upgraded Version of Popular Law School Advice Site in February

Menos Hiras, an aspiring lawyer, will introduce a new and improved version of his popular law school advice site in February. Read on to learn more HOLMDEL, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new website by law …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 09:00 GMT

Zachor Legal Institute is Delighted to Announce a Partnership with Zionists on Campus

Zachor Legal has agreed to be legal advisor to a new campus project that will work with Zionist students who seek to combat anti-Israel campus discrimination RED LEVEL, AL, USA, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Antisemitism on university …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 06:00 GMT

CCHR Warns: Information Withheld Concerning Safety of Antidepressants

Reports show that vital information regarding the safety of antidepressants has been suppressed by pharmaceutical companies. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the Citizens …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 17:54 GMT

Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) Seeks Appeal in New York’s Highest Court in Landmark Elephant Rights Case

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) filed a Motion for Permission to Appeal with the New York Court of Appeals today in the landmark Happy the elephant case. The move comes after New York’s First Department …

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