Human rights

Police Watchdog Calls for New Powers for England and Wales Amid Trust Crisis

According to Andy Cooke, trust in the police is "hanging by a thread" and forces are not following advice. The…

June 9, 2023

Troubled Legacy Bill Amendments Were Said to Be ‘Tinkering Around The Edge’

Changes made to a contentious bill intended to address the legacy of Northern Ireland's troubled past have been criticized as…

June 9, 2023

Hopeful Sign: Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Rulings Bring Optimism to Campaigners

Since 2019, there have been numerous campaigns in support of same-sex marriages in Japan. Recently, a regional court in Fukuoka…

June 8, 2023

Biden Invites Thousands of LGBTQ+ Individuals, To Celebrate Pride Month

President Joe Biden has invited thousands of LGBTQ+ people to celebrate Pride Month. This is a big time for the…

June 8, 2023

Warning From Human Rights Campaign, LGBTQ+ Americans Are Being Attacked

On Tuesday, the Human Rights Campaign declared a "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ people in the United States.  The organization…

June 7, 2023

Pride Is Becoming Minefield For Big Business, But Many People Still Believe That “Human Rights Will Triumph In End”

Even though the month-long Pride celebration has become a minefield for some big companies, like Target and the parent company…

June 6, 2023

Uganda Passes Anti-Homosexuality Act, Slap On Human Rights?

A new law passed in Uganda imposes stringent rules on the LGBT community. One of the strictest laws of its…

June 5, 2023

Lawyers For Human Rights Helps 6YO Finally Get Birth Certificate

It was a joyous occasion this week in Pretoria, South Africa, for a child, 6, who was orphaned at the…

June 5, 2023

Judge Approves FAMU Students’ State Funding Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination

On Thursday, a federal judge allowed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and education officials alleging racial discrimination in funding…

June 3, 2023

LGBTIQA+ Advocates Call for Dedicated Human Rights Commissioner in Australia

LGBTIQA+ advocates in Australia are renewing their calls for the appointment of a dedicated LGBTIQA+ Human Rights Commissioner within the…

June 3, 2023

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