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UN calls for release of human rights activists in Egypt

UN calls for release of human rights activists in Egypt

Mary Lawlor, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders at the UN, said yesterday that she is concerned about the prison sentences issued against lawyers and human rights activists in Egypt. The

Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court

Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court

THE UNITED NATIONS: On Monday, human rights activists urged the United Nations Security Council to refer Myanmar's military rulers to the International Criminal Court and urged Southeast Asian neighbors to support the opposition's pro-democracy movement.

Are there restrictions on foreigners driving their cars in Bali?

Are there restrictions on foreigners driving their cars in Bali?

Bali: With remarks made by Governor Wayan Koster during a news conference on Sunday, March 12, 2023, held at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights headquarters in Denpasar, efforts by government authorities in Bali

Iraq’s ‘authoritarian’ alcohol ban a boost to black market and blow to minorities

Iraq’s ‘authoritarian’ alcohol ban a boost to black market and blow to minorities

Former Iraqi vice president Saddam Hussein regularly provided foreign journalists with glasses filled with Johnny Walker Black Label, which he called his country's "national drink" in the 1970s. A number of pictures of Saddam enjoying

Major Canadian school board recognizes caste-based discrimination

Major Canadian school board recognizes caste-based discrimination

Toronto's school board has become the first in Canada to recognize the existence of caste discrimination, a system of social stratification from South Asia dating back thousands of years. A motion introduced by board trustee

Breaking: Deadly shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness hall

Breaking: Deadly shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness hall

Germany: In the north German city of Hamburg, several people were killed in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness meeting hall. According to police, the shooter acted alone and is dead. It is unclear if

Women’s Day Demonstrators Rally For Rights, With Special Emphasis On Iran And Afghanistan

Women’s Day Demonstrators Rally For Rights, With Special Emphasis On Iran And Afghanistan

Numerous countries across the world saw rallies marking International Women's Day on Wednesday with a special emphasis on Iran, which has recently seen widespread protests on women's rights, and Afghanistan, where girls are denied the

“Factually inaccurate”: India criticizes UN Human Rights comments on Jammu and Kashmir

“Factually inaccurate”: India criticizes UN Human Rights comments on Jammu and Kashmir

UNITED NATION: On Tuesday, India apologized for comments made by the UN's human rights commissioner about Kashmir, calling them "unwarranted and inaccurate". As part of the General Debate on the Oral Update by the High

Gender equality is ‘300 years away,’ U.N. chief warns

Gender equality is ‘300 years away,’ U.N. chief warns

It is estimated that the world is hundreds of years away from achieving gender equality after decades of advances on women's rights. Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, Secretary General António Guterres said

Human Rights Festival 2023 – Seize Your Power

Human Rights Festival 2023 – Seize Your Power

Constitution Hill in Johannesburg will witness the 5th Human Rights Festival 2023 which is going to take place from 24 to 26 March. There are no / zero fees for the public in this festival.