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Its Systemic Problem: UN on US Police Brutality of Black People

Its Systemic Problem: UN on US Police Brutality of Black People

UN human rights experts want the US to combat systemic racism and racial discrimination against Black people, mainly of African descent in the country’s justice system. Racism in the United States goes back to the

Women priests’ rights; Will Catholic Church open doors to them?

Women priests’ rights; Will Catholic Church open doors to them?

Will women take leadership roles in the Catholic Church? Will the Catholic Church open doors to them? What are women priests’ rights in the Vatican City State?  Pope Francis the head of the Catholic Church,

Civil Rights Group Expresses Outrage Over NIA Raids on Andhra Pradesh HRF Activists

Civil Rights Group Expresses Outrage Over NIA Raids on Andhra Pradesh HRF Activists

In Andhra Pradesh, the Human Rights Forum (HRF) has condemned the latest NIA raids on the residences of seven HRF contributors throughout several districts. Strong Condemnation from Human Rights Forum (HRF): In a strongly worded

Femicide Epidemic In Egypt: Consequences Of Violence Against Women

Femicide Epidemic In Egypt: Consequences Of Violence Against Women

Femicide epidemic in Egypt is a huge blow to women’s rights. Women in Egypt are facing the dire consequences of patriarchy and misogyny. Rising femicide cases and fatal violence against women have drawn sharp criticism

Indian schoolgirl’s death over eve-teasing is blow to women’s rights

Indian schoolgirl’s death over eve-teasing is blow to women’s rights

The death of an Indian school girl over eve-teasing is a huge blow to women’s rights. Eve-teasing, a type of public sexual harassment or sexual assault of women by men, is a huge problem in

Universal Social Security: A Call for Transformation and Equity

Universal Social Security: A Call for Transformation and Equity

43 human rights and economic justice organizations have joined forces to call for universal social security, and their voice is now more powerful than ever. These organizations call on governments and international financial institutions to

Pakistan: Pahnji Gang Break Norms, Rap Freely ‘Unsaid Things’

Pakistan: Pahnji Gang Break Norms, Rap Freely ‘Unsaid Things’

Like Sufi saints broke barriers centuries ago with their poetic expression, “The Pahnji Gang” have taken to rap to speak freely about issues that are swept under the carpet because it makes people uneasy.  The

EHRC Sued for Race Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal

EHRC Sued for Race Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), a Britain-based public body which promotes and upholds equality, is being sued by a former employee for race discrimination and unfair dismissal. Preeti Kathrecha, a former senior associate

Scottish woman wins £37,000 after boss ridiculed her menopause

Scottish woman wins £37,000 after boss ridiculed her menopause

A woman from Scotland, the second-largest country in the United Kingdom, has won more than 37,000 pounds in compensation from her employer. In a huge victory for women rights, Karen Farquharson, a Scottish woman, won

Crisis in Ain el-Helweh: Palestinian Refugee Children’s Education at Risk

Crisis in Ain el-Helweh: Palestinian Refugee Children’s Education at Risk

A grave crisis is developing atel-Helwehelweh, the largest Palestinian  exile camp in Lebanon,  compromising thousands of children's education and well- being. At least 30 people have died, hundreds have been hurt, and thousands have been