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

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 head of England and Wales' police inspectorate has called for broad new powers to compel

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

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 little more than "tinkering around the edges". People accused of crimes committed during the Troubles

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

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 ruled that Japan's failure to recognize same-sex marriages was unconstitutional. This view of Japan's court

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

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 LGBTQ+ community in the White House. White House officials confirmed, Biden was announcing new initiatives

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

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 also published a guidebook outlining the laws it considers discriminatory in each state, as well

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

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 of Bud Light, many big companies still support Pride events in June. Target and Bud

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

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 kind in the world, the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 was almost unanimously approved.  Among its punishments

Lawyers For Human Rights Helps 6YO Finally Get Birth Certificate

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 mere age of five months when her mother died. The Tembisa Children's Court, with the

Judge Approves FAMU Students’ State Funding Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination

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 and management of Florida A&M University, the state's only public historical Black university, to proceed.

LGBTIQA+ Advocates Call for Dedicated Human Rights Commissioner in Australia

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 Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). The urgency of this demand is fueled by a rise