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“A Way” for Universal Periodic Review 43rd Session: 13 Human Right Organizations successfully launched the UAE’s Shadow Report 2023

“A Way” for Universal Periodic Review 43rd Session: 13 Human Right Organizations successfully launched the UAE’s Shadow Report 2023

Geneva: A living being that obtains food, whether in a shelter or without shelter, is simply living or suffering. enough to live on? Not really, human is nothing without human rights!! Women are also humans,

South Korea Court Landmark Ruling Recognises Same-Sex Couple’s Rights

South Korea Court Landmark Ruling Recognises Same-Sex Couple’s Rights

The South Korean court has recognized the rights of a same-sex couple for the first time, with activists hailing the verdict as a major victory for LGBTQ equality. The ruling on Tuesday - which will

Queensland to override state’s Human Rights Act in bid to make breach of bail an offence for children

Queensland to override state’s Human Rights Act in bid to make breach of bail an offence for children

According to the Queensland government, its new laws are incompatible with human rights because they allow children to be charged with criminal offences for breaching bail conditions. Mark Ryan, the police minister, said the Palaszczuk

UN Raises Concerns Over ‘Serious Risks’ AI Poses For Human Rights

UN Raises Concerns Over ‘Serious Risks’ AI Poses For Human Rights

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Saturday raised warnings about recent advances in artificial intelligence posing serious threats to "human agency, human dignity and all human rights," and called for

At Least 53 Killed While Truffle Hunting In Syria Attack Blamed On ISIL: State Media

At Least 53 Killed While Truffle Hunting In Syria Attack Blamed On ISIL: State Media

At least 53 people were killed Friday in an attack in war-torn Syria's central desert province of Homs - controlled by the Syrian government and its allies - state media reported, blaming the killings on

Japan Weighs Finally Lifting Age Of Consent From 13

Japan Weighs Finally Lifting Age Of Consent From 13

Japan has long been notorious for its low age of consent — 13 years old — which is among the lowest in the world. While Japan's criminal code currently sets the age of consent at

Approaching G7 Summit Brings Japan LGBTQ Bill Under Spotlight

Approaching G7 Summit Brings Japan LGBTQ Bill Under Spotlight

G7 host Japan is the intergovernmental political forum's only member that doesn't recognise same-sex unions yet. Ahead of the leaders' gathering from May 19 - 21, the government is under growing pressure to show progress

4 Burundi rights activists arrested while trying to travel

4 Burundi rights activists arrested while trying to travel

The government of Burundi has come under scrutiny in recent weeks as four human rights activists were arrested while attempting to travel out of the country. This is a troubling sign for the state of

Ferdy Sambo Trial: Will Indonesia abolish death sentence in the future?

Ferdy Sambo Trial: Will Indonesia abolish death sentence in the future?

Head of Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Atnike Nova Sigiro made an unprecedented remark on February 13 in response to the death sentence imposed on a former two-star police general, saying the

64% Favor Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage In Japan, Survey Finds

64% Favor Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage In Japan, Survey Finds

Respondents to a Kyodo News poll said Japan has a high rate of people who want a recognized same-sex marriage, the show showed the percentage who want it is 64%. The reports and survey come