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Published on Apr 2, 2025

Kwa-Thema library celebrates Human Rights Month with ‘Unite in Diversity’ theme

Kwa-Thema – The Kwa-Thema Public Library celebrated Human Rights Month with a Unite in Diversity theme on March 28. The staff organised an event that was well-structured as a sentimental way to honour Human Rights Month. The celebration taught community …

Source: African Reporter - Label Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Haryana human rights panel flays Gurgaon civic body for inaction against 54 ‘unsafe’ buildings; top officials summoned

The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) strongly criticised the Gurugram Municipal Corporation (MCG) for inaction in connection with 54 buildings declared unsafe in the city. The panel has summoned the municipal commissioner and chief engineer to appear …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Apr 2, 2025

DRC: UN report highlights human rights violations linked to M23 group's offensive

United Nations' Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif delivered a report concerning the human rights landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, highlighting ongoing violations linked to the offensive initiated by the …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2025

First Nations human rights leaders file UN complaint over Australian youth justice policies

CW: This article mentions self-harm, attempted suicide, and incarceration. Human Rights Lawyers and Aboriginal leaders lodged a complaint to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) on the “discriminatory and …

Source: Honi Soit - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Renowned Human Rights Attorney Mario Joseph Dies in Car Accident

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Mario Joseph, a prominent human rights attorney known for his work in high-profile cases, died at the age of 62 following a car accident over the weekend. His passing occurred on Monday, as confirmed by the Institute for …

Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Crisafulli redefines human rights, tells UN to stay out of Queensland

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has doubled down on the LNP government’s intention to overhaul the state’s criminal justice system. After criticism of the government for ignoring human rights, and calls for a United Nations investigation into alleged …

Source: The Age - Center-left
Published on Apr 2, 2025

UN human rights chief condemns killing of Gaza humanitarian workers by Israeli army

The UN high commissioner for human rights on Tuesday strongly condemned a March 23 attack by the Israeli army on a medical and emergency convoy in Gaza which resulted in the deaths of 15 medical personnel and humanitarian workers, Anadolu Agency reports. “ …

Source: Middle East Monitor - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Explainer: What does Robert Abela want to change about human rights?

Robert Abela caused a furore last week when he claimed that he, together with several other European leaders, are keen on amending long-standing human rights conventions. Abela suggested that many of these unnamed conventions do not reflect today’s …

Source: Times of Malta - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2025

ACT Human Rights Film Festival runs through Sunday at Lyric, CSU

The 10th annual ACT Human Rights Festival will feature two films from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The festival takes place at Colorado State University and The Lyric in Fort Collins. The festival features a variety of films, discussions and events. …

Source: Coloradoan - Label Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On The Killing Of Gaza Humanitarian Workers By Israeli Army

Geneva, 1 April 2025 I condemn the attack by the Israeli army on a medical and emergency convoy on 23 March resulting in the killing of 15 medical personnel and humanitarian workers in Gaza. The subsequent discovery of their bodies eight days later in …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Human rights organization calls on Hungary to arrest Netanyahu

[Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:58:41 +0300] Brussels - Saba: The Hind Rajab Human Rights Foundation is scheduled to launch a coordinated legal and political campaign tomorrow, Wednesday, to confront Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Hungary. …

Source: Yemen News Agency SABA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Don’t Trade Away Human Rights in a ‘Peace Deal’ for Ukraine

As political leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to discuss a peace deal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, they must not surrender key human rights principles or set precedents to reward those who commit war crimes. It’s unlikely that the international community …

Source: New York Law Journal - Label Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Nuevo Laredo human rights group protests against military

NUEVO LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Nuevo Laredo Human Rights Committee organized a protest to demand the removal of a high-ranking military supervisor. The protest took place in front of a military post on Monday, March 31. The committee has accused the …

Source: KGNS - Texas - Label Pending
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Chief human rights commissioner accused of Islamophobia by Jewish groups

The alleged comments were made in a meeting with a Jewish community leader. 11.45am: This story has been updated with a response from Stephen Rainbow. Three New Zealand community groups, two representing Jewish voices, are calling for Stephen Rainbow to …

Source: The Spinoff - Left-wing
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango On Pardoning Of Guinean Former President

Geneva, 1 April 2025 The decision to grant a presidential pardon to former Guinea President Moussa Dadis Camara, who was sentenced to 20 years in jail in connection with a stadium massacre in 2009, raises serious concerns about the interim authorities’ …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 2, 2025

Republican lawmakers aim to remove 'gender identity' from Maine Human Rights Act

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- There are new warnings, and a new deadline from the Trump Administration to either ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports or lose federal funding. The federal Department of Education is giving Maine 10 more days …

Source: WGME - Maine - Label Pending
Published on Apr 1, 2025

ND Law Global Human Rights Clinic research collaboration with International Justice Mission on forced labor and human ...

Notre Dame Law School's Global Human Rights Clinic completed its research collaboration with the International Justice Mission, K&L Gates Singapore, and Lexis Nexis Reed Elsevier Philippines, titled The Legal Framework on Forced Labor and Human …

Source: Notre Dame Law School - Indiana - Label Pending
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Senate rejects Sanders effort to block Israeli weapons sale as war on Gaza widens

The Senate has rejected a pair of resolutions from Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) aimed at blocking weapon sales to Israel. The final votes were 15-82 and 15-83. Sanders’s resolutions of disapproval were aimed at halting a $8.56 billion sale of weapons and …

Source: Mondoweiss - Left-wing
Published on Apr 3, 2025

A victory for older people everywhere: UN takes significant step toward a global rights convention

What comes next While the resolution is a historic first step, much work lies ahead. The next stage involves determining how the intergovernmental working group will function and, critically, how older persons and their representative organisations will …

Source: HelpAge International - Label Pending

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 16:09 GMT

Georgia’s foreign agents legislation raises concerns over negative impact on civil society, OSCE human rights office ...

WARSAW, 2 April 2025 – Georgia’s new law ‘On the Foreign Agents Registration Act’, requiring all individuals or organisations considered to act in the interest of a foreign entity to register as foreign agents, due for example to foreign funding, and …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 13:08 GMT

National Trans Visibility March Announces Strategic Pivot and Strategy Directors Ahead of NTVM in Washington, D.C.

Impactful. Revolutionary. Collective. The 2025 National Trans Visibility March WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Trans Visibility March (NTVM) is proud to announce its newly appointed Board of …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Emergency Department Receives Certified Autism Center™ Designation from IBCCES

More than 80% of Emergency Department staff completed training and certification PARAMUS, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bergen New Bridge Medical Center’s Emergency Department receives the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Taepyung Salt Farm

Agency will detain imports of sea salt products produced using forced labor WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against Taepyung Salt Farm based on information that reasonably indicates the use of forced …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 19:12 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move ...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move in Libya ― Shipwreck survivors deported to Tunisian desert The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has suspended most of its …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 18:35 GMT

Legrand Unveils 2025-2027 Global CSR Roadmap - Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation Continues History of Positive ...

WEST HARTFORD, Conn., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legrand®, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, announced its sixth consecutive global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Roadmap, outlining aspirational goals …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 18:24 GMT

INVESTIGATION ALERT (NASDAQ: COCO): DiCello Levitt LLP Is Investigating Investor Claims Against The Vita Coco Company, ...

SAN DIEGO, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DiCello Levitt LLP announces that it is investigating whether The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (“Vita Coco” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: COCO) violated the federal securities laws, issued false and/or misleading …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 3, 2025 - 18:25 GMT

INVESTOR ALERT: Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS); DiCello Levitt ...

SAN DIEGO, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS) (“Skyworks” or the “Company”) securities between July 30, …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

NEXT Life Sciences Announces Successful Plan A™ Delivery Device Clinical Trial in Australia

Results Demonstrate the Effectiveness of a Revolutionary Male Contraceptive Delivery System LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEXT Life Sciences, the modern reproductive healthcare company pioneering Plan A™, a …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

Tech to the Rescue: Saving Lives, One Phone Line at a Time

US Mobile partnership with the 911 Cell Phone Bank provides connectivity to victims and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In moments of crisis, having a working phone …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 19:15 GMT

Residents at Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Adopt Fluffy Friends in Heart-Warming Pet Adoption Day

Residents at Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Adopt Fluffy Friends in Heart-Warming Pet Adoption Day MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Residents at Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 19:12 GMT

COLORI Pilot Program Brings Learning and Joy to Hundreds of Children in Massachusetts Shelters

Amal Alliance Celebrates Success of Innovative Mobile Education Pilot Across the Commonwealth BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the past year, the COLORI mobile learning initiative from Amal Alliance, in …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

DC BLACK PRIDE 2025 TO KICK OFF WITH STAR-STUDDED OPENING RECEPTION FEATURING MUSICAL SENSATION INIKO

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated DC Black Pride 2025 will officially launch with a spectacular Opening Reception on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Capital Hilton. This marquee …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 18:08 GMT

Vanessa Garcia, Award-Winning Author of 'What the Bread Says,' Now Releases Spanish Edition of Her Children's Book

What the Bread Says honors Vanessa Garcia's grandfather, Papan, and his journey of survival and resilience through three authoritarian regimes. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vanessa Garcia, the award- …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 17:56 GMT

Mustaches for Kids Twin Cities Launches 2025 Campaign to Support Local Students

Clean-shaven volunteers across the Twin Cities begin growing mustaches April 8 to raise funds for Breakthrough Twin Cities. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mustaches for Kids Twin Cities (M4KTC) kicks …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

New Day Foundation Opens Early Bird Pricing for Golf, 5K Run/Walk and Celebrity Lip Sync Battle

Supporters will enjoy discounts on a golf tournament, 5K run/walk and Celebrity Lip Sync Battle - all to benefit Michigan families facing cancer. ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Day Foundation for …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 17:15 GMT

YWCA Greater Los Angeles Launches Inaugural YHER Event to Honor and Inspire Women Across Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YWCA Greater Los Angeles Launches Inaugural YHER Event to Honor and Inspire Women Across Los Angeles YWCA Greater Los Angeles is proud to announce the inaugural YHER (YWCA …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 13:08 GMT

National Trans Visibility March Announces Strategic Pivot and Strategy Directors Ahead of NTVM in Washington, D.C.

Impactful. Revolutionary. Collective. The 2025 National Trans Visibility March WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Trans Visibility March (NTVM) is proud to announce its newly appointed Board of …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

WorkingNation and WPVI-TV Present Breaking Barriers: Justice and Work, the latest in the Emmy Award winning series

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breaking Barriers: Justice and Work, airing Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 7 PM ET, exposes the obstacles preventing Americans who have been justice-impacted from finding meaningful …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

INHOPE Releases Annual Report 2024

INHOPE is thrilled to announce the release of its Annual Report 2024. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every year, INHOPE presents statistical insights from our global network of hotlines processing reports of online child …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 22:53 GMT

KETTERER BROWNE AND DAVANI, LLC AWARDED $10 MILLION VERDICT BY PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY JURY IN NURSING HOME DEATH

PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MD, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skyla Whalen, et al. v. Marlboro Leasing Co., LLC C-16-CV-23-005934 A Prince Georges County, Maryland Jury deliberated for 2 hours and fifteen minutes before …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 19:33 GMT

Abraham Accords: AMMWEC, The House of Ruach, UPF, Host Interfaith Iftar Welcoming Arab-Israeli Partnership, Sharaka

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring display of unity and shared values, the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) partnered with the House of Ruach, Universal Peace …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

Top Landmarks Around The World to Spark The Night Blue for Parkinson's Awareness

500+ Top Landmarks Around the World to Spark Blue for Parkinson’s Awareness on April 11 VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring show of solidarity, some of the world’s most iconic landmarks are set to illuminate in …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 19:15 GMT

Creative Repute Celebrates Two Wins at the 4th Annual Anthem Awards

Creative Repute wins Gold & Bronze at the Anthem Awards for branding PolicyLink’s Spatial Futures Initiative, advancing reparative spatial justice. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Repute Celebrates Two Wins …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 19:04 GMT

Volume 4 of The Gifts of Pain Series Launches to Promote Healing on Mental Health Awareness Month, featuring 31 Authors

Volume 4 of The Gifts of Pain Series Launches to promote healing on Mental Health Awareness Month, featuring 31 Authors and compiled by Dr. Elayna Fernandez FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 16:46 GMT

Volume 4 of The Gifts of Pain Series Launches to Promote Healing on Mental Health Awareness Month, featuring 31 Authors

Volume 4 of The Gifts of Pain Series Launches to promote healing on Mental Health Awareness Month, featuring 31 Authors and compiled by Dr. Elayna Fernandez FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning Storyteller and …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 16:25 GMT

Horses For Mental Health Continues Partnership With Zoetis Equine As Title Sponsor Of Seen Through Horses Campaign 2025

Zoetis renews as Title Sponsor to expand access to mental health services incorporating horses, supporting 95 nonprofits in 33 states. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Horses for Mental Health (HMH) is …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

NANSEMOND INDIAN NATION SUES VIRGINIA FOR MEDICAID VIOLATIONS

Commonwealth Prioritizes Big Corporations Over Tribal Healthcare Providers NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nansemond Indian Nation and its Tribal health program, Fishing Point Healthcare, filed a federal …

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