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Human Rights at Sea: The Geneva Declaration

Human Rights at Sea: The Geneva Declaration

According to Live Jacob Sydness, Vice President of Sustainable Business, and Neil Henderson, Senior Executive, Industry Liaison of Gard P&I Club, history has shown that, as with many progressive steps in the field of human

Strike by English Radiographers Over Pay and Staffing Issues Lasts for 2-Days

Strike by English Radiographers Over Pay and Staffing Issues Lasts for 2-Days

On Tuesday, thousands of radiologists in England will walk out in protest of the government's policies regarding pay, hiring, and retention. Members of the Society of Radiographers (SoR) voted to reject the 5% pay increase

Biden administration files lawsuit against Texas over anti-migrant floating border barriers

Biden administration files lawsuit against Texas over anti-migrant floating border barriers

The Joe Biden administration filed a lawsuit on Monday against the border state of Texas for trying to block migrants from crossing into the US from neighbouring Mexico, using floating barriers and razor wires assembled

Wisconsin Restaurant Owner Owes More Than $272k to Employees, Violated Child Labor Laws

Wisconsin Restaurant Owner Owes More Than $272k to Employees, Violated Child Labor Laws

Four restaurants in Wisconsin, alleged of violating child labor laws, owe more than 100 employees over $272,000 in wages. The owner of Casa Tequila has violated several federal regulations, including provisions in the Fair Labor

Manipur Refugees in Delhi Feel Helpless and Afraid After Recent Events

Manipur Refugees in Delhi Feel Helpless and Afraid After Recent Events

Many Kukis have fled to the city, worried about their education and future in Manipur. They worried about their families. Kuki and Meitei communities condemned the attack on Kuki women and demanded immediate government action

Iran authorities ban 13th ISFA Film Festival over hijab controversy

Iran authorities ban 13th ISFA Film Festival over hijab controversy

Iranian authorities have decided to ban the 13th edition of the ISFA Film Festival that had been scheduled for September. It came after the Iranian Short Film Association recently released a publicity poster featuring actor

UAE’s Amdjarass Based Field Hospital: A Lifeline for Sudanese Refugees in Chad

UAE’s Amdjarass Based Field Hospital: A Lifeline for Sudanese Refugees in Chad

In a commendable display of humanitarian support, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) established a field hospital in Amdjarass, Chad, to provide much-needed medical aid to Sudanese refugees seeking refuge in the neighbor country. The hospital

Inactivity and Stalled Progress: New Zealand Gets Mixed Report Card on Indigenous Rights

Inactivity and Stalled Progress: New Zealand Gets Mixed Report Card on Indigenous Rights

New Zealand has been hurt by a mixed report card, which was filed by the Human Rights Commission to the United Nations, on the country’s commitment to indigenous rights.  The Commission’s Waimihia Maniapoto-Love told a

Tunisia: Human rights At Risk 2-Years After President Saied’s Power Grab

Tunisia: Human rights At Risk 2-Years After President Saied’s Power Grab

Second year following Tunisian President Kais Saied's attempt to seize power, Tunisian authorities have taken additional steps towards repression by imprisoning dozens of political opponents and state critics, violating the independence of the judiciary, tearing

Business forum, tech companies strike before reasonableness law vote

Business forum, tech companies strike before reasonableness law vote

Amid a bitter, divisive national standoff over the Netanyahu government's proposed radical overhaul of the judiciary, a leading business forum representing 150 of Israel's largest companies announced a strike for Monday, which would see some