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William O’Neill appointed as a specialist on human rights in Haiti: UN HRC

William O’Neill appointed as a specialist on human rights in Haiti: UN HRC

Following a request from the UN Human Rights Council, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, designated William O'Neill as an authority on human rights in Haiti on Wednesday. This is confiremned by

Chinese Court Hands Lengthy Prison Terms To Rights Lawyers In Years-Long Crackdown

Chinese Court Hands Lengthy Prison Terms To Rights Lawyers In Years-Long Crackdown

In the latest move in a lengthy crackdown on civil society by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, two prominent human rights lawyers were sentenced Monday to more than ten years each in prison, Reuters quoted a

Sports and Human Rights Communities Mourn The Loss Of A True Champion

Sports and Human Rights Communities Mourn The Loss Of A True Champion

The loss of a true champion is lamented by the sports and human rights communities. On April 4, 2023, Eli A. Wolff passed away. Among his many accomplishments was his role in creating the International

Boulder Revises Human Relations Fund Policies

Boulder Revises Human Relations Fund Policies

The Human Relations Fund (HRF), a fund that supports community initiatives about civil rights, human rights, diversity, and equity issues in Boulder, has undergone changes that have been announced by Boulder as of April 7.

What’s Funding North Korea’s Nuclear Program?

What’s Funding North Korea’s Nuclear Program?

The top South Korean, Japanese, and US nuclear envoys met in Seoul on Friday to discuss how to cope with North Korea's growing nuclear arsenal. The North's recent weapons tests suggest it is not ready

Suhakam Children’s Commissioner said Liquid Nicotine Delisting Violates ‘Spirit’ Of Child Act

Suhakam Children’s Commissioner said Liquid Nicotine Delisting Violates ‘Spirit’ Of Child Act

Farah Nini Dusuki, the Children's Commissioner for Suhakam, asserts that the declassification of liquid nicotine violates the intent of the Child Act and that Malaysia is required by the UN CRC to take preventive health

Mexican Judge Orders 5 Held On Homicide In Migrant Fire

Mexican Judge Orders 5 Held On Homicide In Migrant Fire

Mexican judge orders the detention of five people in connection with a migrant fire homicide. In connection with a fire that occurred last week at an immigration detention center in northern Mexico and claimed the

AHRC Bids Farewell To Outgoing Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins

AHRC Bids Farewell To Outgoing Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins

Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, has joined her colleagues to bid farewell to outgoing Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins and celebrate the massive impact her work has had

Should Australia Raise Human Rights Concerns During Vietnam Visit?

Should Australia Raise Human Rights Concerns During Vietnam Visit?

Hurley should call on the Vietnam government to free all political prisoners. For the immediate and unconditional release of a number of prominent activists as well as Australian citizen Chau Van Kham, 73, he should

Renowned Human Rights Judge Will Head The Federal Court

Renowned Human Rights Judge Will Head The Federal Court

Justice Debra Mortimer, a prominent advocate for human rights, will lead the Federal Court for the first time as a woman. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced Justice Mortimer's appointment on Friday and expressed confidence that he