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Published on 10:31 GMT

ZPP raises alarm over human rights violations

The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), a prominent human rights watchdog, has reported that more than 1,000 Zimbabweans experienced violations of their fundamental freedoms in the wake of the March 31 protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The …

Source: Bulawayo 24 News - Neutral
Published on 15:56 GMT

Kyrgyzstan: Detention of human rights defender Rita Karasartova is alarming sign of deepening repression

Reacting to the detention of prominent Kyrgyzstani human rights defender Rita Karasartova, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “The detention of Rita Karasartova is a troubling development in …

Source: Amnesty International - Center-left
Published on 03:18 GMT

Court Declares Nigeria’s Blasphemy Laws Violate International Human Rights Standards

4/14/2025 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling against blasphemy laws in Nigeria, declaring certain provisions of the Kano State Penal Code and the Kano State Sharia Penal …

Source: International Christian Concern - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

EU slaps new sanctions on Iran over "Serious Human Rights Violations"

2025-04-14T17:30:28+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ The European Union imposed new sanctions on Monday against seven Iranian individuals and two entities over “serious human rights violations,” citing arbitrary detentions, a surge …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
Published on 18:47 GMT

African Commission: Alert to the NGO Forum and the 83rd Ordinary Session

What will happen during the NGO Forum and 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission? The NGO Forum The Forum on the Participation of NGOs in ordinary sessions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, also known as the ‘NGO Forum’ is an …

Source: International Service for Human Rights - Pending
Published on 18:48 GMT

Call from Gaza unions to U.S. workers: Put your solidarity into action to stop the genocide

Editor’s Note: The following statement was issued by the General Federation of Trade Unions in Gaza on April 5, 2025. To the Free Trade Unions in the United States of America and to every free worker and trade unionist fighting for justice, freedom, and …

Source: Mondoweiss - Left-wing
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Somalia launches first-ever national human rights conference in Mogadishu

Monday April 14, 2025 Second Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, Abdisalan Adan Ali, delivers the opening address at the country’s first National Human Rights Conference in Mogadishu on April 14, 2025. (SONNA photo)Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia launched its …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Disappearance of human rights leader in Guinea-Bissau sparks international alarm

The home of Bubacar Turé, a prominent human rights defender and president of the Guinean League for Human Rights (LGDH), was raided in the early hours of April 12 by unidentified police officers in an operation without a warrant According to testimonies …

Source: Pressenza - Left-wing
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Newmarket advocate urges candidates to support Palestinian human rights

Vote Palestine is a grassroots campaign urging federal election candidates to support two-way arms embargo on Israel, Palestinian state, relief efforts Newmarket resident Shameela Shakeel has long been an advocate for Palestine. And she has long been …

Source: Newmarket Today - Pending
Published on 16:47 GMT

Zambia’s missteps over cyber law provide cautionary tale for Lesotho

MISA-Lesotho is concerned that the lack of consultation and vague clauses in the Computer Crime and Security Bill risk undermining freedom of expression and media freedom. This statement was originally published on lesotho.misa.org on 14 April 2025. As …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on 19:15 GMT

Euro nation bans gay people from gathering

A European Union nation has passed a change to its constitution which bars gay people from gathering in public to protest. Hungary’s parliament backed the law by 140 to 21 MPs. The ruling means Budapest’s Pride march in June could be targeted by police. …

Source: Townsville Bulletin - Center-right
Published on 09:58 GMT

March 31 protests: Over 1,000 suffered rights violations at hands of the State – report

By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), a human rights watchdog, reports that over 1,000 people experienced violations of their rights to freedom of assembly and association following the March 31st protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa …

Source: New Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on 15:04 GMT

Peers oppose ‘banter ban’ in Rayner’s workers’ rights bill

Peers will attempt to block a so-called “banter ban” in Labour’s workers’ rights overhaul when new laws return to parliament later this month. Lord Young of Acton, the founder of the Free Speech Union, has tabled a number of amendments that would stop pub …

Source: The Times - Center-right
Published on 18:56 GMT

Why We Need a Digital Rights Framework for Gender-Diverse Communities

By: Jess Reia, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Faculty-lead at the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab at the University of Virginia Disclaimer: The views expressed by CDT’s Non-Resident Fellows are their own and do not necessarily reflect the …

Source: Center for Democracy & Technology - Pending
Published on 12:30 GMT

Government must uphold one law for all, NSS tells committee

The Government must ensure religion cannot undermine the concept of one law for all, the National Secular Society has told a parliamentary committee. The House of Lords Constitution Committee is holding an inquiry into the rule of law, which the Government …

Source: National Secular Society - Indeterminate
Published on 12:16 GMT

Social media sites should adhere to ‘national laws and prescripts’, committee hears

The Film and Publications Board wish to stike a balance between between social media regulation and a responsible society. The Film and Publications Board (FPB) is aiming to clamp down harder on social media sites that disseminate harmful content. The FPB …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
Published on 11:38 GMT

Israel-Meta nexus stifles pro-Palestine voices on Facebook, Instagram amid genocide

By Maryam Qarehgozlou Recently leaked internal data has exposed Meta’s compliance rate of 94 percent with Israeli takedown requests since October 7, 2023, revealing the tech giant’s systematic silencing of content critical of Israel’s genocidal actions in …

Source: Press TV - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 12:06 GMT

Council of Europe hosts roundtable meeting on democratic reforms in Kazakhstan

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Hungary and Head of the Hungarian delegation to the Council of Europe as Rapporteur of PACE intends to visit Kazakhstan in May this year. Last week, a round table on democratic reforms …

Source: EU Reporter - Indeterminate
Published on 16:28 GMT

Amid War and an Election, the Jewish Mainstream Bends to the Right — And Not Just on Israel

As head of the nonprofit Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, Kenneth Marcus was early — critics would say premature — in using aggressive legal tactics to fight antisemitism on college campuses and other public spaces. The former assistant …

Source: Detroit Jewish News - Michigan - Neutral

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:20 GMT

Human rights in English and Welsh courts – the Universal Periodic Review

Every four and a half years, a state will participate in the United Nations ‘Universal Periodic Review’ (UPR). The state’s human rights situation is reviewed by its peers – other states – in an interactive dialogue. Unlike other international human rights …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

Attorney General James Stops Illegal Housing Discrimination in the Capital Region

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today stopped two brothers and their spouses who own three rental buildings in the Capital Region from illegally denying housing opportunities to low-income renters. An investigation by the Office of the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 15:40 GMT

Attorney General Bailey Leads 14 States In Demanding The Nation’s Leading Companies Abandon DEI Initiatives

April 15, 2025 9:18 am JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin led 14 states in directing a letter to the Business Roundtable, an association of some of the nation’s leading companies, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:52 GMT

Canon Business Process Services Receives Honors in Four Distinguished Judging Categories in the 2025 IAOP Global ...

NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon Business Process Services was recently named to the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® 2025 Global 100® Outsourcing list. Today the company announced it has earned additional IAOP …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 07:19 GMT

Strengthening the Oxfam Confederation: Historic Decisions on Affiliation in the Philippines, Kenya and Senegal

The Oxfam Confederation has taken a major step forward on its journey to becoming more diverse, inclusive, and locally led. At the March 2025 Affiliate Business Meeting (ABM), all Oxfam Affiliates unanimously approved three significant affiliation …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 11, 2025 - 12:27 GMT

Illinois State University and United Planet Partner for Transformative Fair Trade & Human Rights Program in Nepal

ISU and United Planet partnered for an immersive Nepal trip focused on fair trade, human rights, and cultural learning. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:50 GMT

PuLSE Institute's Economic Justice Push Reflects in President Tina Patterson's Work in Georgetown Poverty Law Journal

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since its founding several years ago, the mission of The PuLSE Institute, a national and independent anti-poverty think tank headquartered in Detroit, has been to address issues of …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

True Vet Solutions Named Official Veteran Affairs Partner of the New York Mavericks

A strategic partnership developed to support and empower veterans across the region NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Vet Solutions has officially been named the Veteran Benefits Partner of the New York …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Gaye Magazine announced as the official media partner for DC Black Pride 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Black Equity is proud to announce Gaye Magazine as the Official Media Partner for DC Black Pride 2025, taking place May 23–26, 2025, in the nation’s capital. This …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Vaziri Law Group Advocates for Safer Roads by Addressing Key Factors Behind Trucking Accidents

Vaziri Law Group explores the key factors behind trucking accidents, offering actionable insights for creating safer highways and preventing tragedies LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trucking accidents remain …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

Fintech for the Caring Economy: The Beans Expands with Let’s Get Set Acquisition

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Beans, a leading provider of employee financial wellness solutions for Caring Professionals, today announced its acquisition of Let’s Get Set, a female-founded fintech …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

Faith, Family, and Community: Statewide Summit Rallies Support for West Virginia’s Foster Care System

Statewide event offers continuing education for foster parents and social workers; unites community and child welfare leaders to support vulnerable children CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- West Virginia’s …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Andrea Dobson to Retire September 2025 After 25 Years of Trailblazing Leadership at the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

LITTLE ROCK , AR, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Andrea Dobson, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF), will retire in September 2025, closing an extraordinary chapter of more than …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

The New York Women’s Foundation Announces Honorees Ahead of 2025 Celebrating Women® Breakfast

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York Women’s Foundation is proud to announce JPMorganChase as the recipient of the Vision Award at its 2025 Celebrating Women® Breakfast. The Foundation will also …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 12:48 GMT

ALLATRA Representatives at the International Day of Conscience with world leaders at the UN Headquarters in Vienna

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement Representatives took part in the official celebration of the International Day of Conscience, held at the United Nations Office in Vienna. The event …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 12:44 GMT

Dovetail Software Leads Vendor Satisfaction and User Experience in HR Service Delivery for Fourth Straight Year

Consistent excellence highlights Dovetail’s ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dovetail Software, a leader in HR Service Delivery solutions, is proud to …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Step Up For Cancer Patients: Join the Lazarex Cancer Foundation 5.44K Walk/Run

Emmy-award winning journalist Noelle Bellow will emcee the celebration of hope and healing that supports cancer patients. DANVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Lazarex Cancer Foundation will bring …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

THE CURVE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES FIRST QUEER WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY — APRIL 26, 2025 — DURING LESBIAN VISIBILITY WEEK 2025

Key Cities: Long Beach (CA), Los Angeles (CA), Milwaukee (WI), Minneapolis (MN), New York (NY), Portland (OR), Provincetown (MA) SAN FRANCISCO, CA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breaking new ground during Lesbian Visibility …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 07:15 GMT

Shipping Container Homes Take Aim at the Homeless Crisis

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress the homelessness crisis in the United States continues to expand. The lack of affordable housing is …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on April 15, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

U.S. Representative Greg Landsman Honored with 2025 Friend of CACFP Award

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Congressional Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of CACFP Award. This prestigious …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...
Published on April 14, 2025 - 20:51 GMT

Pupy the Elephant’s Long-Awaited Journey to Sanctuary is Underway

BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pupy, a female African elephant who has spent the last 30 years in the heart of Buenos Aires, has officially begun her transport to her new sanctuary home. She has left Ecoparque …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 07:19 GMT

Strengthening the Oxfam Confederation: Historic Decisions on Affiliation in the Philippines, Kenya and Senegal

The Oxfam Confederation has taken a major step forward on its journey to becoming more diverse, inclusive, and locally led. At the March 2025 Affiliate Business Meeting (ABM), all Oxfam Affiliates unanimously approved three significant affiliation …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 14, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Transforms Lives of Children From Around the World Through Surgery Weekend

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In their ongoing mission of bettering the lives of children around the world, San Diego-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts recently hosted another transformative Surgery …

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