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Published on 02:39 GMT

Singapore supports 243 human rights recommendations, including stronger migrant worker protections

SINGAPORE: Singapore supported recommendations from other United Nations member states on Monday (Sep 28) to strengthen migrant worker protections and improve mental health support for children, as part of its latest review of the country's human …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on 01:42 GMT

Vietnamese government accused of abducting Australian human rights activist

Vietnamese authorities have detained three activists, including an Australian, on what have been described as “fabricated” charges. The Vietnamese government said the three confessed to being members of Viet Tan – a pro-democracy organisation – which it …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Sep 28, 2026

Voices Carry: The human rights impacts of large language models

In this episode, host Gwyneth Shaw talks with the authors of a recent report from Berkeley’s Human Rights Center, “An International Analysis of the Human Rights Impacts of Large Language Models” : Human Rights Center Executive Director Betsy Popken and …

Source: UC Berkeley News - Pending
Published on 01:26 GMT

JHR urges journalists to promote human rights

Journalists have been urged to use their platforms to promote human rights, democratic reform and climate action while tackling misinformation in their communities. The call was made on Monday when a team from Journalists for Human Rights, a Canadian media …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 28, 2026

Legal Advocacy Director at Aboriginal Legal Services, Christa Big Canoe, to Explore “Disappearing Indigenous Children – ...

Release provided by Edyn Clowater, Atlantic Human Rights Centre Christa Big Canoe will deliver the annual Dr. Bernie Vigod Lecture in Human Rights on “Disappearing Indigenous Children – Canada’s Ongoing Genocide” at 7 PM on Wednesday, October 14th, in St. …

Source: The Brunswickan - Center-left
Published on 00:10 GMT

Australian human rights activist feared abducted in Cambodia

An Australian human rights activist is missing in Cambodia amid fears he has been abducted by Vietnamese authorities. Tran Hiep, 51, flew into Phnom Penh from Bangkok on September 15 with fellow activist and Vietnamese-Norwegian man Nguyen Duc Thuan to …

Source: 9News - Neutral
Published on 07:31 GMT

Human rights abuses in PoK, PoGB by Pakistani authorities raised at UNHRC

Geneva: The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) drew international attention to the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistani-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) during the ongoing 63rd Session of …

Source: The Hans India - Neutral
Published on 03:03 GMT

USC raises motion to create human rights policy paper

USC council members put forward a motion on Wednesday to commission an official Human Rights Policy Paper, meant to consolidate past advocacy on the topic. Council members will vote on Monday’s University Students’ Council meeting at 7 p.m.. The motion, …

Source: The Gazette - Pending
Published on 07:31 GMT

Human rights defenders urged Astana not to extradite Movlaev to the Russian authorities.

The authorities of Kazakhstan must fulfill their obligations under international law and stop the extradition of Chechen native Mansur Movlaev and activist Yulia Emelyanova, as well as organize a corridor for them to a safe third country, stated in a …

Source: Caucasian Knot - Neutral
Published on 03:17 GMT

Hindus for Human Rights: ‘Racism is not just about violence, it manifests through misinformation’

Ishita Chakrabarty from Hindus for Human Rights gave the following speech to a Unite Against Racism rally in Glebe on Gadigal Country, on September 26. • • • To all those who have come from far off-lands and continents; who have made it here despite the …

Source: Green Left - Left-wing
Published on 07:46 GMT

Human rights center: "Israel's" destruction of education in Gaza is part of genocide

Human rights center: "Israel's" destruction of education in Gaza is part of genocide Gaza – Saba: The Palestinian Center for Human Rights documented the systematic destruction carried out by the Israeli enemy against the education system in …

Source: Yemen News Agency SABA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Sep 28, 2026

UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar calls for creative solutions to Rohingya crisis

In her maiden public address since assuming the mandate on May 1 as U.N. Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelley E. Currie delivered a candid assessment of the Rohingya refugee crisis on Tuesday. Speaking at a high-level side …

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma - Neutral
Published on Sep 28, 2026

❝The UN's human rights system is being hollowed out so it can be captured

The UN human rights architecture is being hollowed out from within and carefully prepared for capture. Nobody should be watching from the sidelines, warns Victor Madrigal-Borloz, trustee at the UN’s fund for torture victims. As the process to select the …

Source: Geneva Solutions - Center-left
Published on 01:37 GMT

Human rights body condemns Saudi strike on Taiz school for third time

Yemen’s National Human Rights Commission condemned a Saudi airstrike that targeted Al-Rawd School in the Al-Rubai’i area of Al-Taiziyah district, Taiz province, on Monday, for the third time, completely destroying the remaining parts of the school building …

Source: Al-Thawra - Indeterminate
Published on 04:11 GMT

CB Live at LIA in Vegas: Can creativity change laws, move governments, and protect human rights?

September 29 2026, 8:23 am | BY Lynchy | No Comments In this LIA 2026 panel in Las Vegas, members of the inaugural Democracy & Human Rights Jury explore how creative advocacy drives real, systemic change, not just awareness. Moderated by Carrie Miller …

Source: Campaignbrief - Pending
Published on 06:54 GMT

Human rights: when major powers weaponise universal norms for geopolitical gain

The political weaponisation of universal principles Domestic contradictions in the United States and documented abuses in Gaza and the West Bank Pressure on multilateral institutions and the imperative of a single standard As world leaders convene at the …

Source: Atalayar - Indeterminate
Published on 04:54 GMT

‘Human Rights Are Won Through Struggle:’ Student Protests Erupt in Sichuan and Shanxi

According to videos and social media posts published by China-focused protest-monitoring account YesterdayBigcat, students at Anyue Middle School in Ziyang, Sichuan, staged a collective protest on the evening of Sept. 23 after being granted only one day …

Source: Vision Times - Indeterminate
Published on 01:37 GMT

Human rights center condemns deadly Saudi strike on Taiz market

The Eye of Humanity Center for Rights and Development has condemned the Saudi airstrike on commercial shops at the Central Taiz Market near the Mawiyah Junction in Al-Taiziyah district, holding the Saudi regime fully responsible for the deadly escalation …

Source: Al-Thawra - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 28, 2026

Human rights expert: Armenia missed several opportunities to secure the return of Armenian prisoners of war from Baku

ArmInfo. Over the past two or three years, the Armenian side has missed several opportunities to more actively raise the issue of Armenian prisoners of war on international platforms and secure their return. This was stated on September 28 at a press …

Source: Arminfo - Indeterminate

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

Coroner Finds Multiple Psychiatric Drugs in Mother-Daughter Murder-Suicide; Citizens Commission on Human Rights ...

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Clark County, Nevada coroner’s toxicology report released in September found multiple psychiatric and other drugs in the system of a 34-year-old mother who allegedly shot and killed her 11-year-old …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Global Artivism Month Launches Worldwide Call to Harness the Power of Art and Culture for Change

Global South and Global Majority-led initiative invites creative action in communities worldwide, 1 November to 10 December, culminating on Human Rights Day SãO PAULO, SP, BRAZIL, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Artivism Movement …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 02:21 GMT

The Week Ahead: September 28 - October 2

Subcommittee hearing: To be chaired by Senator Curtis. The subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues will convene for one hearing titled Nicaragua’s Political Crisis: …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 02:11 GMT

Shaheen, Booker, Coons, Merkley, Van Hollen, Kaine Call for Secretary Rubio to Act to De-escalate Tension in Ethiopia’s ...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Africa and Global Health Policy Sub-Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chris Van …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

W. Eugene Smith Fund Announces Panel of Judges for 2026 Grants in Humanistic Photography

Award-Winning Journalists, Educators, and Documentary Photographers Highlight Prominent List of International Judges for 2026 Entries NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The W. Eugene Smith Fund today announced …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 23:04 GMT

AMY GREEN AND THE GREEN VISION FOUNDATION HOSTED THE FOOTPRINT OF LIFE DURING CLIMATE WEEK NYC

New York, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L: Amy Green; R: Eric Adams Philanthropist and environmental advocate Amy Green and The Green Vision Foundation hosted The Footprint of Life on September 24 at Core Club in New York City during Climate Week NYC …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

International Relations and Cooperation on Promotion Mission of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Government welcomes the delegation of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which arrives in the country on Sunday, 27 September 2026, ahead of its Promotion Mission from 28 September to 2 October 2026. The mission is undertaken pursuant to …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 19:06 GMT

States Urge EEOC to Preserve Workforce Demographic Reporting

States Urge EEOC to Preserve Workforce Demographic Reporting Eight civil rights agencies warn eliminating longstanding EEO data collection could weaken enforcement, reduce transparency, and create new burdens for employers CHICAGO—Eight civil rights …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 05:20 GMT

Allyson Felix Embraces Motherhood and an Olympic Comeback with Momcozy

The seven-time Olympic gold medallist is pursuing an ambitious return to competition while showing that motherhood and personal goals do not have to compete. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allyson Felix is …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 05:20 GMT

Allyson Felix Embraces Motherhood and an Olympic Comeback with Momcozy

The seven-time Olympic gold medallist is pursuing an ambitious return to competition while showing that motherhood and personal goals do not have to compete. SINGAPORE, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allyson Felix is returning to the …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 05:20 GMT

Allyson Felix Embraces Motherhood and an Olympic Comeback with Momcozy

The seven-time Olympic gold medallist is pursuing an ambitious return to competition while showing that motherhood and personal goals do not have to compete. MANILA, PHILIPPINES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allyson Felix is …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 05:09 GMT

Allyson Felix Embraces Motherhood and an Olympic Comeback with Momcozy

The seven-time Olympic gold medallist is pursuing an ambitious return to competition while showing that motherhood and personal goals do not have to compete. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allyson Felix is returning …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 01:00 GMT

Oxford Nanopore joins global rare disease network RISE to expand access to genomic testing

Partnership with RISE will expand access to genomic testing for families with unresolved rare genetic conditions OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OXFORD, England, 29 September 2026 – Oxford Nanopore Technologies …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 00:08 GMT

From Tragic Loss to Global Legacy: New Memoir Details One Father’s Mission in Tanzania

Don Schlesselman’s “Helping Hands” reveals how the heartbreaking loss of his teenage son sparked a transformative cross-continental mission for change. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

'Hunger Isn’t a Scarcity Problem. It’s a Permission Problem': New TEDx Talk Challenges How to Fight Hunger

Alabaster founder Shannon Fernando-Rubera connects “The Permission Principle” to an indigenous Ethiopian crop and the women who farm it. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The full TEDxBeverlyGrove talk from …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on September 28, 2026 - 23:32 GMT

Record-Breaking $7.3 Million Returned to Locals: Hope House Guelph Calls for Volunteers to Continue Vital Tax Support

Supported by a $264,000 national grant, the local organization holds upcoming info sessions to expand year-round financial support. GUELPH, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a record-breaking tax season that returned …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 18:56 GMT

Director Todd J. Stein's THE FINAL FIGHT Film Enters Final 15 Days of Third Seed&Spark Crowdfunding Campaign

After a successful NYC private screening, $20K+ raised and 112K+ trailer views, Todd J. Stein makes a final push to bring film to festivals and audiences. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

Seattle University School of Law expands Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice leadership

Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice announces two promotions and addition of retired Washington State Supreme Court justice SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seattle University School of Law announces the …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 16:13 GMT

Silver Streak Hosts Official Launch Celebration in Dallas on September 30

Sherri L. Combs invites the community to celebrate Silver Streak Senior Services and the award-winning book The Just-In-Case Plan DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silver Streak Senior Services will host an …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

W. Eugene Smith Fund Announces Panel of Judges for 2026 Grants in Humanistic Photography

Award-Winning Journalists, Educators, and Documentary Photographers Highlight Prominent List of International Judges for 2026 Entries NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The W. Eugene Smith Fund today announced …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 12:22 GMT

International Medical Relief Reaches Over 1,000 Individuals Across KwaZulu-Natal

KWAZULU, KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Medical Relief (IMR), a global medical and dental charity, concluded a four-day medical mission across KwaZulu-Natal from July 19–25, 2026, delivering …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder Inspires Participants in the Policy Pathways Summer Leadership Academy

Students from across the world build policy and leadership skills at the 2026 Policy Pathways Summer Academy held at Virginia Commonwealth University RICHMOND , VA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 Policy Pathways …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 11:39 GMT

Dirigo and Seven Hills Rhode Island Partner to Create Meaningful Employment Opportunity

Sabrina Howard joins Dirigo as Logistics Support Specialist through partnership supporting employment opportunities WARWICK, RI, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dirigo and Seven Hills Rhode Island have partnered to create …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 11:31 GMT

AI Researcher Naveen Mysore Releases Book About AI Safety, Transparency and Responsible Engineering

Fog on a Mountain, Run Run Run brings questions about AI safety and human responsibility to a general audience. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens when people depend on machines whose …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 08:57 GMT

Zayed Sustainability Prize Unveils 2027 Finalists Following Record-Breaking Global Entry

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Record 10,233 submissions from 177 countries, up 32% year-on-year • Finalists are delivering practical, scalable solutions across health, food, energy, water and …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

New C-UP and UCFS Analysis Explores How Remesh Can Support Civic Participation in the Cyprus Peace Process

One C-UP process-design dialogue and two related University of Cyprus exercises tested anonymous digital participation across different formats and cohorts NICOSIA, CENTRAL NICOSIA DISTRICT, CYPRUS, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 02:13 GMT

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Volunteers Deliver 400,000th Bed to Family in Need

National nonprofit marks major milestone as volunteers continue working toward a future where no child sleeps on the floor CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the leading national …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Samaritan Expands Vigil With Monitor, Research, Report, and Respond Workflow

Vigil’s expanded workflow helps security teams move from risk monitoring to research, reporting, and informed operational response. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samaritan has announced updates to …

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