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Published on Mar 7, 2025

‘Nasrin’: Combating Iranian Extremism And Human Rights Violations Depicts Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Legal Battle

Anonymous women and men risked their lives to film “Nasrin” a documentary that represents Nasrin Sotoudeh, an Iranian lawyer who challenges extremism and human rights violations in Iran. These anonymous people are journalists whose freedom of expression is …

Source: Feminism in India - Label Pending
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Opinion| Peace under attack: Continued violation of R-ARCISS in South Sudan

The Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCISS) was dead on arrival. The reason is simple: the leaders of the parties that signed this accord have consistently failed to master the art of implementing peace agreements, …

Source: Radio Tamazuj - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Sudan: UN reports 'widespread' abuse of detainees in conflict

07 march 2025 - 11:32:28 MA 126 Views Panafrican News Agency Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - A new United Nations report released on Thursday highlights a "widespread pattern" of arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment of people held by the …

Source: Panapress - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Myanmar: CIVICUS calls for a robust resolution to protect human rights and advance accountability

Statement at the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 2 General Debate Delivered by May Thiri Khin, Burma Human Rights Network Thank you, Mr President, CIVICUS and the Burma Human Rights Network welcome the High Commissioner’s oral update on …

Source: CIVICUS - Center-left
Published on Mar 7, 2025

#FreeJimmyLai : RSF calls on UK Prime Minister to meet son of detained publisher Jimmy Lai

At a press briefing at RSF’s London office on 7 March, Sebastien Lai said he was deeply worried about his father, 77, whose health has declined significantly during his four years in solitary confinement. His legal team said it had been more than two years …

Source: Reporters Without Borders - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Amnesty Denounces Detention of Human Rights Activist in El Salvador

Amnesty International (AI) on Wednesday issued a strong call to Salvadoran authorities, demanding they ensure the “physical integrity” of human rights activist Fidel Zavala, detained alongside other community leaders on February 25, 2025, under charges …

Source: Tico Times - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Coalition Dismisses Human Rights Violation Allegations Against Tantita In N’Delta

LAGOS – The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in defense of human rights has dismissed the alleged human rights violations against Tantita Security Services Limited in the Niger Delta Region. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the President …

Source: Daily Independent - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Human rights organizations call for immediate and unconditional release of independent journalist Rukhshona Hakimova

10:26, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (Observatory) has been informed about the continued arbitrary detention of Ms. Rukhshona Hakimova, a 31-year-old prominent independent journalist, human rights …

Source: Asia Plus - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

British MP highlights rights violations in IIOJK

LONDON: A crucial debate on human rights violations in occupied Jammu and Kashmir was held in the UK House of Commons, led by Sarah Smith MP. The debate highlighted the repression under Indian occupation, drawing attention to arbitrary detentions, …

Source: The Express Tribune - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 5, 2025

Geneva: Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan Urges UN to Address Human Rights Violations in the Forcibly Divided Erstwhile Princely ...

7 Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan, the Main Representative of CDP, a non-governmental organization in special consultative status, has called upon the United Nations to urgently address the state of human rights in the forcibly divided erstwhile princely state of …

Source: EUToday - Neutral
Published on Mar 5, 2025

Detention of human rights activist and former political prisoner Ali Al-Hajee

"The continued targeting of human rights defenders in Bahrain through arbitrary summonses and prolonged detentions is a clear attempt to silence dissent" - Bahrain Center for Human Rights This statement was originally published on bahrainrights. …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on Mar 4, 2025

Another US funding cut threatens human rights in North Korea - and hands more power to a dictator

This week, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea issued an appeal to the international community. She expressed concern about the future of civil society work on North Korean human rights. The cause for alarm is a sudden …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Mar 5, 2025

Thailand ‘secretly’ deports 40 Uyghurs to China despite outcry of human rights groups

Fair Party MP Kannavee Suebsaeng uploaded photos of detention trucks with blackened windows leaving the Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Center. Source: Prachatai, content partner of Global Voices. Fair use. The Thai government has sent 40 Uyghurs back to …

Source: Global Voices - Center-left
Published on Mar 4, 2025

UN human rights council urged to condemn the forced return of Eritrean refugees

Amnesty International urged the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday to condemn the forced return of Eritrean refugees to their home country during the 58th session of the human rights council that focused on the human rights situation in Eritrea. In …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Global Rights decries Hisbah arrest of Ramadan violators in Kano

Global Rights, a human rights advocacy group, has strongly condemned the recent actions of the Kano State Hisbah Board, in respect of recent arrest of several people for alleged violations of Islamic law, including failure to observe the Ramadan fast. The …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Mar 4, 2025

‘Baseless’: India rejects UN Human Rights chief’s remarks about J&K, Manipur

India on Monday strongly objected to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk’s comments on Kashmir and Manipur, calling them “unfounded and baseless”. Speaking at the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva earlier in …

Source: Scroll.in - Center-left
Published on Mar 4, 2025

India rebukes UN Human Rights chief over remarks on Kashmir and Manipur

Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi New Delhi, Mar 4: India has strongly criticized United Nations (UN) human rights chief Volker Türk for his comments on Kashmir and Manipur, calling them "baseless and unfounded." At the 58th regular session of …

Source: Daijiworld News - Neutral
Published on Mar 4, 2025

UN bodies slam incoming Human Rights Council member Thailand for Uyghur deportations to China

On 27 February 2025, Thai authorities forcibly deported 40 Uyghur individuals – who had attempted to transit through then seek asylum in Thailand – to China in a secretive overnight operation. The deportation, which took place as Thailand begins a three- …

Source: International Service for Human Rights - Label Pending
Published on Mar 4, 2025

India rejects UN human rights chief’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi: India has rejected UN human rights chief Volker Türk’s remarks on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, and called for a better understanding of the country’s diversity and openness instead of the “cherry-picking of situations”. India’s permanent …

Source: Hindustan Times - Uncategorized

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 05:04 GMT

Attorney General Platkin Announces Leadership Changes in Department of Law and Public Safety

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that Sundeep Iyer will rejoin the Office of Attorney General, and that he has appointed Yolanda Melville to serve as the Director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the state agency …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 05:11 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: NGO and Civil Society Stakeholder Engagement and Human Rights Month launch

Programme director Ms Topsy Musi Andries Nel, Deputy minister DOJ& CD Dada Morero, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg Professor Kathleen Van Der Linde, Dean of the Faculty of law Adv. Doc Mashabane, DG of DOJ&CD Leaders of the various civil society …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 06:36 GMT

Understanding Employment Law: Insights From Charles Osuji, A 2025 ThreeBestRated® Award Recipient

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Employment law is a crucial foundation on which a balanced workplace is built that in turn promises protection for both employees and employers under a clear legal framework. Despite …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

Joint statement on the occasion of the International Women’s Day

SARAJEVO, 07 March 2025 - Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and leadership of the women of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Across generations, they have been the backbone of their communities, rebuilding in time of crisis, defending human rights, and …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 14:16 GMT

Tourism empowers Gauteng and Free State chefs with recognition of prior learning qualifications

The Department of Tourism broke down barriers this Human Rights Month by ensuring that skills and experiences are recognised for 44 chefs. A graduation ceremony for 20 beneficiaries of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme for Chefs was held in …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 01:39 GMT

Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war

Applying IHL principles helps prevent violations of IHL and the improper use of force, improve relations between the military and the local population, and ensure that military operations respect human dignity. This aligns with the ICRC’s mission, as a …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

Wendell P. Slater Publishes New Book on the Role of African American Churches in Advocating Biblical Justice

GULF BREEZE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In his latest scholarly work, Biblical Justice and Racial Dynamics in the African American Church, Wendell P. Slater explores the significant relationship between biblical …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 05:01 GMT

Safety net and humanitarian cash in the Emergency Response in Lebanon – what can we learn?

Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by economic turndown, widespread poverty, and displacement resulting from the escalation of the hostilities into war between Hezbollah and Israel on September 23, 2024. A ceasefire was reached in …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 22:33 GMT

Ben Cable Scheduled at Las Vegas International Women's Day

Pioneer LGBTQ Rights Pioneer Ben Cable to Speak at International Women's Day March in Las Vegas on Saturday in front of New York New York Casino. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A monumental moment in the …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

Sarah Wood of Allegiance Heating & Air Honored for Industry Excellence on International Women’s Day

Sarah Wood , CEO of Allegiance Heating & Air, is breaking barriers in HVAC, leading with innovation, inclusion, and a bold vision for women in trades. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world celebrates …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

City of East Point Announces 'Owning the Block Party' to Promote Generational Wealth through Homeownership

Empowering East Point Families Toward Financial Freedom EAST POINT, GA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of East Point’s Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Empowerment (OEIE) is excited to host the Owning the Block Party …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

New Course Empowers Individuals to Befriend Death and Live More Fully

An 8-week interactive course led by experienced doulas to help individuals embrace mortality and live with greater intention and peace. GOLDEN, CO, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Facing death with openness and intention can …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

What to Do If a Loved One is Injured Due to Nursing Home Neglect

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nursing homes are meant to be places of care, safety, and comfort for elderly individuals, yet incidents of neglect and abuse continue to rise across the nation. For families who …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 18:32 GMT

Toast to Tomorrow Gala Fundraiser Raises $27,000 for Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Community Comes Together to Raise $27,000 in Support of Expanding Programs and Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center ( …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Haven House Thrift Stores Secures Permanent Location in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Haven House Thrift Stores has secured a permanent location at 3384 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, to continue its support of the Haven House Recovery. SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven House …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

When Social Media Influencers Face Online Defamation

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today's digital landscape, social media influencers are increasingly vulnerable to online defamation—the dissemination of false or damaging information that can severely impact their …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Alliance Protection Dogs Uncovers Research Findings on the Benefits of Family Protection Dogs

BRIONES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alliance Protection Dogs has dedicated years to breeding, training, and placing highly skilled protection dogs in homes, and new research findings are shedding light on the …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 13:07 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: “Women Shape the Future – It’s Time to Acknowledge It”

KYIV, UKRAINE, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world is changing, and the role of women in society is evolving along with it. March 8 is not just another date on the calendar; it is a symbol of the struggle for equal rights, opportunities …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Backstage at Larsen’s: a star-studded charity event to support fire victims in Southern California

The highly anticipated Backstage at Larsen’s charity event at Larsen’s Steakhouse Woodland Hills was a resounding success. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated Backstage at Larsen’s charity …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

On International Women’s Day CA nonprofit has helped 100,000 girls stay in school

Menstrual hygiene kits help them manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) just announced distribution of its 100,000th Save a Girl ™ kit, helping 100,000 developing …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 08:52 GMT

A' Social and Behavioral Sciences Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize for 2024

A' Design Award Unveils Prestigious Recognition Package for Excellence in Social and Behavioral Sciences Design Achievement COMO, CO, ITALY, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Social and Behavioral Sciences Design Award, a highly …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 07:48 GMT

Dr. Linda Pajoel’s Book ‘Stock Market Mama’ is Now Available on Amazon and Other Leading Bookstores

Empowering Working Women to Achieve Financial Security Through Stock Investing ONTARIO, CANADA, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Financial empowerment for working women takes center stage with the release of 'Stock Market Mama', the …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 05:22 GMT

Online Museum of African Americans: A New Museum For a New Era

A Virtual Museum Bringing African American History and Legacies Directly to You, anytime, anywhere NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Online Museum of African Americans with a focus on Black medical professionals …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

Big Bus Dream Announces Powerful New Single, The Best Nobody

The Best Nobody, launching on March 7th, 2025, embodies the very spirit of the band, encouraging listeners to fight, persevere, and continue to dream. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Known for blending raw …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

Toast to Tomorrow Gala Fundraiser Raises $27,000 for Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Community Comes Together to Raise $27,000 in Support of Expanding Programs and Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center (DHHC) is …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 21:48 GMT

David Scott Hunter’s New Book Shares A Magical Journey of Family and Friendship Awaits Readers

ONTARIO, CANADA, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In "HunterVerse," David Scott Hunter calls readers into a charming world where family, bonding, and adventure integrate. This appealing story follows young Tommy Assaff, a boy …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 21:01 GMT

United Abolitionists and Rotary District 6980 Donate Over 100,000 LEGOs for Children at The Howard Phillips Center

United Abolitionists and Rotary District 6980 donated over 100,000 LEGO pieces to The Howard Phillips Center, giving children a creative outlet. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Abolitionists (UA), in …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

Author Tamiko Powell Shares Her Miraculous Journey in "The Word - There is No Other Way"

A Powerful Story of Faith, Transformation, and Divine Purpose TX, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In her deeply moving memoir, The Word - There Is No Other Way, Tamiko Powell takes readers on an extraordinary journey of …

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