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Promoting Human Rights: Eliminating Discrimination and Protecting Freedom of Expression

Promoting Human Rights: Eliminating Discrimination and Protecting Freedom of Expression

Recent interactions between the Human Rights Council and two Special Rapporteurs focused on eradicating prejudice against leprosy patients and advancing and safeguarding the right to freedom of thought and expression. The dialogue's main themes are

150 Starbucks Employees Walk off The Job over Pride Decorations

150 Starbucks Employees Walk off The Job over Pride Decorations

A dispute over the coffee chain's policy regarding Pride decorations in stores led to a strike by employees at about 150 unionized Starbucks locations in the United States on Friday. According to Starbucks (SBUX) Workers

Germany Passes a Law to Attract Skilled Immigrants- Report

Germany Passes a Law to Attract Skilled Immigrants- Report

The German parliament passed a radical new law to entice migrant workers to Germany, while other nations are attempting to restrict immigration. For migrant workers from outside the European Union, this means less bureaucracy and

South Asian Region Needs a Regional Human Rights Mechanism

South Asian Region Needs a Regional Human Rights Mechanism

A few South Asian neighbors have expressed diplomatic worry as a result of the recent debate in India's Parliament over the "Akhand Bharat" map. To clarify such a map, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal have spoken

200+ Migrants Rescued From The Canary Islands

200+ Migrants Rescued From The Canary Islands

A day after it was reported that more than 30 migrants had died there, authorities say at least 227 migrants were saved off the Canary Islands of Spain on Thursday. Emergency services report that the

Paris Finance Summit: Guterres calls global financial architecture ‘outdated and unjust’

Paris Finance Summit: Guterres calls global financial architecture ‘outdated and unjust’

Speaking at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris on Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns over high debt and exorbitant borrowing costs not allowing developing countries to revive their economies.

Bill Targets Supply Chain Issues from West Coast Port Work Slowdowns

Bill Targets Supply Chain Issues from West Coast Port Work Slowdowns

There have been major interruptions to trade and economic stability as a result of the recent International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) work slowdowns at West Coast ports. Jim Risch, a Republican senator from Idaho,

Over 40 Companies Pledge to Recruit and Train Refugees in Europe

Over 40 Companies Pledge to Recruit and Train Refugees in Europe

In Europe, more than 40 businesses have made a big commitment to hire and train refugees, potentially opening up job prospects for more than 250,000 people in the upcoming years. Prior to World Refugee Day,

As Labour Force Expands, Unemployment Rises

As Labour Force Expands, Unemployment Rises

The number of people employed or looking for work increased by more than 1,000 between April and May, causing the unemployment rate in Northeast Michigan to nudge higher. In May, the unemployment rate in Alpena,

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Chased Out of 13 Homes in 2 Months-Why?

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Chased Out of 13 Homes in 2 Months-Why?

As pressure on legal advocates increases, a Chinese human rights lawyer was evicted from 13 homes in 2 months. A pattern of harassment against him and three other prominent rights advocates in Beijing has forced