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Published on 13:40 GMT

New Turkish law allows children to be sentenced to life in prison outrages human rights groups

A new Turkish law allowing children aged 15 and above to be sentenced to life in prison, and those aged 12 and above to receive a maximum sentence of 27 years, has been widely condemned by human rights groups since it came into effect earlier this month …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 09:06 GMT

Queensland concedes law imposing mandatory jail on some offenders as young as 10 breaches human rights

The Queensland government’s latest law and order crackdown – subjecting some children as young as 10 to a mandatory sentence of a year behind bars – could lead to “cruel outcomes”, according to human rights lawyers. In documents tabled with the legislation …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 07:30 GMT

NHRC Urges Mandatory Human Rights Impact Assessment In Lawmaking

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on Nigeria’s legislative institutions to institutionalise Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) in the lawmaking process, warning that legislation enacted without adequate scrutiny, consultation and …

Source: Arise News - Neutral
Published on 12:34 GMT

UK police trained officers in states flagged over human rights

British police have run more than a dozen training sessions since 2023 for countries that the government has flagged for their poor human rights record, Declassified UK can reveal. The College of Policing, the professional body for policing in England and …

Source: Declassified UK - Center-left
Published on 06:09 GMT

Feature: Ghana’s Human Rights Records Improvement In Spite Of Gaps And Retrogression

William Nyarko, Esq., the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Law and Accountability (ACILA), has described Ghana’s record under four cycles of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as a mixed …

Source: The Chronicle News Online - Pending
Published on 11:16 GMT

Tibetan reps push for UN action on Tibet's human rights in Geneva

Tibetan representatives concluded a diplomatic campaign in Geneva, meeting officials from over 32 countries to highlight the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet ahead of the upcoming 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council. Tibetan …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on 12:20 GMT

Tibetan representatives raise human rights concerns ahead of UNHRC session

Geneva [Switzerland], August 27 (ANI): Tibetan representatives have concluded a week-long diplomatic outreach campaign in Geneva ahead of the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), seeking to draw international attention to what …

Source: The Tribune (Chandigarh) - Neutral
Published on 13:10 GMT

European Court of Human Rights rules Türkiye violated Osman Kavala’s free speech and assembly rights

The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Türkiye’s detention of Mehmet Osman Kavala since 2017 is unlawful in nature, finding that the country has deprived him of his right to free speech, peaceful assembly, fair trial, and liberty. The …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on 13:03 GMT

Greek Journalist Takes Spyware Case to Human Rights Court

Μake us preferred on Google The surveillance case involving Greek journalist Thanasis Koukakis has been taken to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, with his legal team challenging the way Greek judicial authorities handled the investigation …

Source: To Vima - Indeterminate
Published on 12:52 GMT

Human rights group calls for full implementation of the 2010 constitution

Audio By Vocalize Kenya Flag during The Katiba Day Celebration [PSC] Kenya marked the 16th anniversary of the 2010 Constitution, celebrated as Katiba Day, as human rights groups acknowledged the monumental democratic gains achieved. In Nakuru County, civil …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on 07:37 GMT

Give MORE to migrants and asylum seekers, human rights chiefs tell Britons

By DAVID CHURCHILL Published: 19:02 EDT, 26 August 2026 | Updated: 02:55 EDT, 27 August 2026 Human rights chiefs faced an angry backlash last night after claiming Britain isn’t generous enough to migrants. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 04:22 GMT

Human rights watchdog urges Labour to make it easier for migrants to claim benefits

The watchdog for human rights has urged Labour to make it easier for migrants to claim benefits. The Equality and Human Right Commission (EHRC) has now given the Government its lowest ranking - "inconsistent action" - for failing to meet …

Source: GB News - Right-wing
Published on 07:10 GMT

Myanmar nationals submit 7-point petition in Japan; UN warns that human rights at ‘new low’

Myanmar pro-democracy activists submit 7-point petition to Japan A delegation of Myanmar pro-democracy activists in Japan met with Japanese officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Tokyo on Aug. 25 and submitted a formal seven-point petition …

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma - Neutral
Published on 11:18 GMT

Taiwan: Proposed judicial caning referendum indicates further erosion of human rights protection

Ahead of the meeting of the Central Election Commission on 28 August regarding a proposed referendum on introducing judicial caning as a criminal punishment in Taiwan, Amnesty International Taiwan’s Director, E-Ling Chiu, said: “It is both disturbing and …

Source: Amnesty International - Center-left
Published on 06:10 GMT

Greek Predator Spyware Case Moves to European Human-Rights Court

Koukakis, a financial and investigative journalist, was subjected to two forms of surveillance: monitoring by Greece’s National Intelligence Service and a separate infection of his mobile phone with Predator. Greek investigative journalist Thanasis …

Source: Dnews - Pending
Published on 09:57 GMT

DPP takes new immigrants on human rights, democracy tour

The government would continue to uphold its principle of caring for new immigrants so that everyone living together in Taiwan, regardless of when they arrived, can enjoy comprehensive care and support, President William Lai (賴清德) said at the Presidential …

Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
Published on 05:38 GMT

Human rights lawyer blasts government decision to change income assistance regulations

Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. In the face of a court …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on 03:50 GMT

NHRC Urges Legislatures to Make Human Rights Impact Assessment Mandatory in Lawmaking

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on Nigeria’s legislative institutions to institutionalise Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) in the lawmaking process, warning that legislation enacted without …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 03:34 GMT

Fairmont Human Rights Commission focuses on community support

FAIRMONT , W.Va (WDTV) - The Fairmont Human Rights Commission met Wednesday at the Marion County Chamber of Commerce for its monthly meeting, where members discussed ongoing efforts to help residents navigate issues involving discrimination, housing …

Source: WDTV 5 - West Virginia - Neutral

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 10:34 GMT

Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó’s schools face a long recovery

At 7:36 a.m., teacher Rosalba* and her seven students, aged seven to ten, held each other and cried outside the school as the rumble of the earthquake that shook western Colombia in early August finally began to subside. “We ran to the patio, looking for …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 09:34 GMT

Rohingya crisis enters tenth year as funding cuts put lifesaving services at risk: Oxfam

Anil Pant, Country Director of Oxfam in Bangladesh, said: “The greatest danger is becoming accustomed to this crisis. Funding pressure now threatens systems built over nearly a decade. We must protect lifesaving services, strengthen resilience and local …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 27, 2026 - 09:34 GMT

REACTION: Nepal flash floods

"Oxfam in Nepal is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with relevant government and humanitarian organisations. Of the three districts currently impacted, Oxfam has an ongoing operational footprint in Dhading and an established mandate …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 27, 2026 - 07:20 GMT

Chemmani Mass Graves in Sri Lanka’s Tamil Region Demand Action

After the gang-rape and murder of 18-year-old school girl Krishanthi Kumaraswamy in 1996, current excavations at a nearby site have unearthed over 600 remains. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thirty years …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 12:28 GMT

Dinant Expands Support to Over 100 Underserved Honduran Communities

Leading agribusiness strengthens education and local economic opportunities TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dinant is expanding its support for education and community development in Honduras. The company’s …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on August 25, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Relaunches “Prescription for Violence” Documentary Amid Rising ...

Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to ongoing acts of senseless violence associated with psychiatric drugs and intensifying professional debates over prescribing practices, Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action

Madame President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, We gather at a pressing moment in history. The toll of armed conflict on civilians is mounting. The ICRC now counts more than 130 armed conflicts – twice as many as 15 years ago. Conflicts are lasting …

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Published on August 25, 2026 - 21:51 GMT

Two Ottawa Kids Team Up on New Classical Music Album to Triumph Over Darkness

International Collaboration Including GRAMMY®-Winning and GRAMMY®-Nominated Artists Unites in a Musical Declaration for Human Rights and Freedoms ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AZADI Songs of Freedom …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Artists Unite in a Musical Declaration for Human Rights and Freedoms

AZADI Songs of Freedom Includes GRAMMY®-Winning and GRAMMY®-Nominated Musicians in Musical Declaration: Freedom Always Triumphs ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AZADI Songs of Freedom brings together an …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

One Snohomish County Family, Three Kids, Three Mentors: Big Brothers Big Sisters Says More Are Needed

A Snohomish County family with three kids, each matched to a different mentor, shows what's possible. BBBSPS is recruiting more Bigs to do it again. EVERETT, WA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In one Snohomish County family, …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

AVI Human Services Announces 2026 Transition Impact Award Winners

Annual awards recognize organizations and state programs demonstrating measurable student growth through Pre-Employment Transition Services. LOGAN, UT, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AVI Human Services is pleased to …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 10:28 GMT

Womenpreneur 11th Emirati Women’s Day Summit & Expo 2026 to Bring Together 1,000+ Leaders In Dubai

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenpreneur Middle East is set to host the Womenpreneur 11th Emirati Women’s Day Summit & Expo 2026 on August 28 at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, Dubai, bringing together more than 1,000 …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 07:20 GMT

Chemmani Mass Graves in Sri Lanka’s Tamil Region Demand Action

After the gang-rape and murder of 18-year-old school girl Krishanthi Kumaraswamy in 1996, current excavations at a nearby site have unearthed over 600 remains. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thirty years …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

National CACFP Association Announces Farm to CACFP Week 2026

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) will celebrate Farm to CACFP Week from October 18–24, 2026, an annual education campaign encouraging child and adult care providers to …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 04:20 GMT

The Melanated Colonizer Confronts Betrayal, Internalized Colonization and the Fight to Protect Black History

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Promise. A Legacy. A Reckoning. Alesia Parson-McBean's The Melanated Colonizer: Betrayal, Resilience, and the Unfinished Work of Freedom, published by Spines, explores what happens …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 22:42 GMT

Most Utah Deaths Never Reach the Medical Examiner. Postmortem Pathology Offers Salt Lake City a Private Autopsy Option

Some deaths in Utah never come under the authority of the state Office of the Medical Examiner, which leaves families without a postmortem examination. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Postmortem Pathology …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 10:34 GMT

Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó’s schools face a long recovery

At 7:36 a.m., teacher Rosalba* and her seven students, aged seven to ten, held each other and cried outside the school as the rumble of the earthquake that shook western Colombia in early August finally began to subside. “We ran to the patio, looking for …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 09:34 GMT

Rohingya crisis enters tenth year as funding cuts put lifesaving services at risk: Oxfam

Anil Pant, Country Director of Oxfam in Bangladesh, said: “The greatest danger is becoming accustomed to this crisis. Funding pressure now threatens systems built over nearly a decade. We must protect lifesaving services, strengthen resilience and local …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 27, 2026 - 09:34 GMT

REACTION: Nepal flash floods

"Oxfam in Nepal is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with relevant government and humanitarian organisations. Of the three districts currently impacted, Oxfam has an ongoing operational footprint in Dhading and an established mandate …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 26, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

AHSHAY and Partners Publish 'The Belonging Collection', a Series of Original Children's Books Authored by Youth

The Storybook Project culminates in 20 original children's books SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AHSHAY, in partnership with Young Authors Publishing, Worldreader, and authors Jodi-Ann Burey and Reagan Jackson, …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Education ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Cedar Hills: Where Compassion, Community, and Quality of Life Come Together

Cedar Hills Adult Residential Care creates a welcoming community where residents enjoy compassionate care, connections, outings, holidays, and special events. YAKIMA, WA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finding the right place to …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 18:45 GMT

Jeopardy! Winner Brendan Sargent Hosts Culver City Trivia Night Benefiting Exceptional Children’s Foundation

Fundraiser supports ECF’s lifespan of services helping people with disabilities build meaningful, independent lives from childhood through adulthood. CULVER CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeopardy! winner Brendan …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

New Exodus Cry Video Exposes the Demand Fueling Sex Trafficking as Bipartisan Bill Gains Momentum in Congress

Six-minute “End Demand” video calls Americans to confront sex buying and urge Congress to advance the Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act SAN CLEMENTE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anti-trafficking organization …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

EverGuard Roofing Gives Back to New Mexico Children, Donations on Track to Surpass 2025

Donations on Track to Surpass 2025 ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EverGuard Roofing is continuing its commitment to New Mexico families in 2026, with $12,000 donated this year so far, to organizations that …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 16:10 GMT

Homewatch CareGivers of Springfield, MA Celebrates Brand-Wide Recognition

SPRINGFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local home care provider shares in national franchise honors, including Franchise Customer Experience Certification and Gold Aster Award. Homewatch CareGivers of Springfield …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Otherside Life Says Revenge Is a Grief Response, Not a Political One

Bereaved Palestinian father Bassam Aramin, whose ten-year-old daughter was killed in 2007, tells the company's Chief Resonance Officer why he refused revenge. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Otherside …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

TEDx Talks Releases Two TEDxBeverlyGrove 2026 Talks on Leading Through Adversity and Crisis

Ryan Garney and Eron Zehavi deliver distinct but complementary frameworks for navigating pressure, loss, and the stories people tell when life falls apart WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TEDx Talks has …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 15:03 GMT

Japanese Clothing Co Sets Out the Design and Production Process Behind Its T-Shirt Range

NORTH ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Japanese Clothing Co, an online retailer specialising in Japanese-inspired T-shirts for men and women, has outlined how its designs are created and how orders are produced and …

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