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Category: Human Rights

Human rights are moral principles or norms that describe certain standards of human behaviour and are regularly protected in municipal and international law.

 

The African human rights system is composed of several human rights treaties—or agreements between the African Union member states—and the mechanisms that monitor compliance with these treaties. … It also recognizes people’s rights, such as the right to development and self-determination.

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Lula trial in Brazil violated due process, says UN rights panel

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The Committee, whose members are independent rights experts appointed by the Human Rights Council, issued its findings after the former President – who’s commonly called by his nickname, Lula, filed a complaint to the panel. Lula was Brazil’s President from 2003 to 2010 and a target in a massive corruption probe called Operation Car Wash. Corruption investigation Investigators uncovered corruption between the… Read More
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Human rights: Belarus journalists win World Press Freedom Prize

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The BAJ was formed in 1995 as a non-governmental association of media workers with the objective of promoting freedom of expression and indepenent journalism in Belarus. It brings together over 1,300 associated journalists, and is a member of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ). Crackdown and violations Since the disputed presidential election in Belarus… Read More
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UN human rights experts urge United States to ease Afghanistan assets freeze

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The Da Afghanistan Bank has more than $7 billion in blocked reserves that could be used to provide desperately-needed humanitarian relief to tens of millions in the country, said the group of experts. Renewed blockage of cash In February, President Biden issued an Executive Order to continue to block the cash and reportedly use part of the funds for purposes… Read More
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Middle East: ‘No justification’ for terrorism or violence against civilians, Security Council hears 

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Despite “inflammatory rhetoric and violent clashes” between Palestinians and Israeli Security Forces (ISF) at the Holy Sites, Tor Wennesland said that the situation in Jerusalem, remains “relatively calm.” However, rocket launching in Gaza is “undermining the fragile stability that has prevailed since last May,” he continued. “Let me be clear: there is no justification for acts of terrorism or violence… Read More
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Rights experts call for action to address rising violence in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory

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OHCHR Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani stressed that the use of force in law enforcement operations is strictly limited and governed by international norms and standards.   Review policies and procedures  “The use of force by Israeli police resulting in widespread injuries among worshippers and staff in and around the Al Aqsa Mosque compound must be promptly, impartially, independently and transparently investigated,”… Read More
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Protection of older persons’ rights needed now ‘more than ever’: Bachelet

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Michelle Bachelet was addressing the Working Group on Ageing, at UN Headquarters in New York, the first to do so in person, since it began its “vital role”, in 2011, she said. “Today, more than ever, older persons need stronger protection to fully enjoy their human rights”, she added. “But the reality is that international legal frameworks – which should… Read More
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Cyprus: Rights experts call for urgent solutions for missing persons tragedy

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The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances said it was urgent now to accelerate “excavations and the identification and return of the remains of the missing”. The call from the delegation of independent experts came at the end of an official visit at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. Fate of loved ones “While… Read More
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WHO welcomes initiative to combat noncommunicable diseases, responsible for 7 in 10 deaths worldwide

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The decision was taken at the inaugural International Strategic Dialogue on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and the SDGs, held in Accra, Ghana, where a new Global Compact on NCDs was launched. The dialogue was co-hosted by WHO, together with Ghana and Norway.  National leaders highlighted the urgency of what WHO refers to as the NCD pandemic, which kills 7 out of 10… Read More
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UN unveils plan to prevent stricken oil tanker disaster off Yemen coast

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David Gressly outlined plans to address the threat posed by the FSO Safer, described as a time bomb sitting off Yemen’s Red Sea coast.  The 45-year-old floating storage and offloading (FSO) facility holds 1.1 million barrels of oil, or four times the amount of the Exxon Valdez – the tanker that caused one of the greatest environmental disasters in United… Read More
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Rights expert concerned about erosion of democracy in Brazil

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“I am concerned that in recent years there have been emerging trends limiting the enjoyment of these rights in all areas,” Clément Nyaletsossi Voule said on Monday in São Paulo, speaking at the end of a 12-day visit to South America’s largest country.  He also pointed to the appalling levels of violence against human rights defenders, women journalists, indigenous peoples,… Read More
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