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Published on Dec 13, 2024

International Bar Association calls out pullbacks on human rights commitments

Stephens highlighted incidents against journalists in Gaza and Hong Kong this year. “Our global information eco-system is in crisis, with unprecedented attacks against truth-tellers, journalists. The highest number in a year have been killed globally owing …

Source: Australasian Lawyer - Label Pending
Published on 07:25 GMT

The remaining Bali Nine have returned to Australia after nearly 20 years in an Indonesian prison – why now?

After weeks of intrigue about a possible deal, the remaining members of the Bali Nine have been released from prison in Indonesia and returned to Australia. The five Australians have served nearly 20 years of their life sentences for their involvement in a …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 07:11 GMT

'Colossal explosion' in Syria as Israeli air strikes hit coastal military sites

The new explosions are said to have targeted Syrian military sites The skies over Syria have been filled with 'colossal' explosions as Israeli strikes targeted military sites in the region. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, …

Source: Daily Mirror - Left-wing
Published on 02:42 GMT

Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world

Following weeks of intrigue about a possible deal, the remaining members of the Bali Nine have been released from prison in Indonesia and returned to Australia. The five Australians had served nearly 20 years of their life sentence for their involvement in …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Dec 13, 2024

The Observatory (OMCT-FIDH) and Partners Launch the SOS-Defenders Platform to Expose Arbitrary Detention of Human Rights ...

Geneva (13 December). A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. This information hub, …

Source: OMCT - Label Pending
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Human rights lawyer quits court over failure to prosecute Venezuela

A prominent human rights lawyer has parted ways with the International Criminal Court to protest what he sees as an unjustified failure of its chief prosecutor to indict members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Chilean-born Claudio …

Source: Guernsey Press and Star - Neutral
Published on Dec 14, 2024

Ukraine FA hit back at Fifa's 'unacceptable error' and 'controversial' map amid World Cup 2026 qualifying draw

14 December 2024, 17:07 The 'controversial' map has angered Ukrainian FA. Picture: @KarpatyLvivFC/ Alamy The Ukrainian FA have written a furious letter to Fifa for their 'unacceptable error' ahead of the World Cup 2026 qualifying draw. …

Source: LBC - Label Pending
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Human rights attorney quits court over failure to prosecute Venezuela

A prominent human rights attorney has parted ways with the International Criminal Court to protest what he sees as an unjustified failure of its chief prosecutor to indict members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Chilean-born Claudio …

Source: Breaking News from Ireland - Neutral
Published on Dec 14, 2024

TURES COLUMN: How Donald Trump Could Benefit From Defending Ukraine

TURES COLUMN: How Donald Trump Could Benefit From Defending Ukraine Published 9:00 am Saturday, December 14, 2024 Since Vladimir Putin’s brutal and unprovoked attack upon Ukraine more than two years ago, America has helped defend the Ukrainians from …

Source: LaGrange Daily News - Georgia - Label Pending
Published on 10:13 GMT

Christmas Came Early For Orbán. Will His Influence Last Longer Than Snow?

Viktor Orbán’s call with Vladimir Putin last week was billed as a push for a ‘Christmas ceasefire,’ but Kyiv denied being consulted – with the real focus likely on cheap Russian gas. Orbán also wraps up Hungary’s EUCO presidency with a veto threat on …

Source: Visegrad Insight - Center-left
Published on Dec 12, 2024

Human rights experts welcome Irish intervention in ICJ genocide cases

Human rights experts have welcomed the Irish government’s decision to intervene in cases alleging genocide by Israel and Myanmar in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Tánaiste and foreign affairs minister Micheál Martin yesterday confirmed the …

Source: Irish Legal News - Label Pending
Published on Dec 13, 2024

Ukraine, Syria key focus of Biden talks with G7

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden met virtually with G7 leaders Friday to secure support for Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion, less than six weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, a skeptic of aid to Ukraine, is set to take office. The talks …

Source: Voice of America - Public Broadcaster
Published on 06:50 GMT

UK PM calls for ‘maximum pain’ on Russia

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on his fellow G7 leaders to “continue maximizing Putin’s pain” through economic sanctions on Russia and increased military aid to Ukraine. During a video conference on Friday, “the Prime Minister said that …

Source: Global Village Space - Neutral
Published on 01:34 GMT

Syria’s Fall

An era of fifty years of oppression, subjugation, and suppression by the Al-Assad family came to an end on 8 December 2024, by a group of Sunni-led militant forces, mainly headed by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani under the umbrella of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). …

Source: The Nation - Label Pending
Published on 05:35 GMT

Middle East in Flux: The End of Assad’s Dynasty

An era of fifty year of oppression, subjection and suppression by the Al-Assad family came to an end on December 8, 2024, by a group of Sunni-led militant forces, mainly headed by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani under the umbrella of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). …

Source: South Asia Journal - Neutral
Published on 09:21 GMT

International Law à la Carte

International law is by nature multilateral. Its ontology is universal and cannot be interpreted or applied selectively, today this way, tomorrow somewhat differently — or not at all. In some cases violations of international law are loudly denounced by …

Source: CounterPunch - Left-wing
Published on 07:23 GMT

The America firster who loves America’s enemies

Mona Charen, syndicated columnist Glance through any post-election voter interview and you will inevitably find someone who mentions “America first” when explaining his or her vote. They understand the term in varying ways, but the throughline is the …

Source: The Mining Journal - Michigan - Label Pending
Published on 06:54 GMT

Serbian police used Cellebrite to unlock, then plant spyware, on a journalist's phone

This year, a Serbian journalist and an activist had their phones hacked by local authorities using a cellphone-unlocking device made by forensic tool maker Cellebrite. The authorities’ goal was not only to unlock the phones to access their personal data, …

Source: Yahoo News - United Kingdom - Label Pending
Published on 01:08 GMT

From the stage to the streets, make a difference this holiday season

In Silkroad Cafe, a small event space in Tokyo’s Kinshicho Ward, flamboyant drag queens and kings sing, strut and pole dance across the stage to a packed house with an international audience. The evening’s performances comment on numerous social issues …

Source: Japan Times - Neutral

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 17:16 GMT

Winner of the Human Rights Tulip for 2024: Community Peacemaker Teams

NETHERLANDS, December 12 - News item | 12-12-2024 | 19:14 This year’s Human Rights Tulip has been awarded to Community Peacemaker Teams in the autonomous Kurdistan Region in Iraq. Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar Veldkamp presented the award on 12 …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 15:11 GMT

Human rights situation in Ukraine deteriorates as attacks intensify amid ongoing persecution in Russian-occupied ...

WARSAW, 13 December 2024 – The human rights situation in Ukraine has continued to worsen amid increased aerial attacks that include systematic strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure, as well as intensified hostilities on the front line, leading to …

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Published on December 15, 2024 - 18:35 GMT

Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh

The course brought together participants from 17 Arab states, marking an important milestone in IHL education across the region. It brought together government officials from different ministries (including Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, and …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 13:52 GMT

War in Ukraine: €8 million for UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission

NETHERLANDS, December 11 - News item | 11-12-2024 | 10:49 Three years of Russian aggression have taken a heavy toll on the people of Ukraine. Ukrainian civilians have been killed, wounded, tortured, raped and abducted. Entire neighbourhoods, hospitals and …

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Published on December 14, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

(Video) U.S. Senators and Generals Advocate for Regime Change in Iran at Senate Gathering

Shaheen said," The importance of supporting the Iranian people’s right to self-determination, urging, “We must invest in democracy, human rights, and justice." PARIS, FRANCE, December 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 09:46 GMT

Human Rights Day: women's and girls' rights remain a priority for Slovenia

SLOVENIA, December 10 - "Respect for human rights is the litmus test of democracy and the rule of law. Protecting the rights of women and girls holds a mirror to our society and is a harbinger of a better future for all. That is why women's and …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Syria: How the ICRC can help families find answers in their search for the missing

Since the start of the armed conflict in Syria, the ICRC, together with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, has registered 35,000 cases of people who have gone missing in Syria. This number reflects the requests of the families who approached the ICRC …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 11:11 GMT

Localisation in name only: the true cost of the far-right agenda

This month, development and humanitarian NGOs faced a significant challenge when the Dutch government announced substantial funding cuts of 70%. These cuts are not an isolated incident: earlier this year, Germany announced further cuts in official …

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Published on December 16, 2024 - 07:42 GMT

FORMER PRINCIPAL CHIEF CHAD SMITH RELEASES BOOK ON CHEROKEE LEGAL HISTORY AND CURRENT ISSUES

Former Cherokee Nation Chief Smith releases new book, "Cherokee Nation- Proceed Undaunted.", a commentary on Cherokee Nation’s history, corruption, and hope. TAHLEQUAH, OK, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on December 16, 2024 - 03:26 GMT

Harrison-Ross Mortuary Announces $7.5 Million Funding Round, Led by Black Unicorn Factory

Harrison and Ross Paving the Way for Historic IPO LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harrison-Ross Mortuary, a revered Los Angeles institution for over 85 years, takes a groundbreaking step towards becoming …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on December 15, 2024 - 22:13 GMT

Canadian MP Shaun Chen introduced a Petition to Refer Sri Lanka to Int’l Court of Justice (ICJ) for Tamil Genocide

He introduced it with the support of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, December 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The petitioners call upon the House of Commons to take legal action before the International …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on December 15, 2024 - 18:35 GMT

Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh

The course brought together participants from 17 Arab states, marking an important milestone in IHL education across the region. It brought together government officials from different ministries (including Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, and …

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Published on December 14, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

(Video) U.S. Senators and Generals Advocate for Regime Change in Iran at Senate Gathering

Shaheen said," The importance of supporting the Iranian people’s right to self-determination, urging, “We must invest in democracy, human rights, and justice." PARIS, FRANCE, December 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on December 14, 2024 - 14:16 GMT

Winter Wonderland Raises $27,000 for Local Diabetes Community

8th Annual Winter Wonderland Fundraiser Benefits Nevada Diabetes Association. Money raised to help people with diabetes in Northern Nevada. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cheers to the Nevada Diabetes …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on December 14, 2024 - 00:04 GMT

Plastic Surgery Company Company Raises $10,000 to SupportThe Conrad Breast Center

Hall & Wrye Plastic Surgeons Fundraiser Raises $10,000 to Support Breast Cancer Education and The Conrad Breast Center RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Pink Party Fundraiser, hosted by Hall and …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 21:02 GMT

Arizona Prison Population Faces Challenges in Transition to New Facility

Peaceful Prisoners use publicist instead of violence TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arizona Prison Population Faces Challenges in Transition to New Facility A group of incarcerated individuals in Arizona, …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 20:33 GMT

Irish Echo Newspaper Publishes Excerpt of The Remembering Of Leather & Stone by Charles Paul Collins for its Readers

"Through the eyes of three pioneers, the hard road to the American dream reimagined." NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Irish Echo - The Oldest Irish American Newspaper in USA, established in 1928 …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 19:25 GMT

Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC, Analyzes the Legal Implications of California's Proposition 36

Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC, Examines the Far-Reaching Impact of California's Proposition 36 on Criminal Justice DUBLIN, CA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The recent passage of California's Proposition 36 marks …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 18:33 GMT

Book for 2025: Sovereignty: Overcoming Authoritarianism - A Family Perspective; Considering our Parents' Life Lessons

Book launch of a family memoir dedicated to the transitional characters who have empowered our generation to live in liberty, freeing us from a toxic legacy VIENNA, AUSTRIA, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vienna, Austria – [12 Dec 2024] …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 18:31 GMT

3rd Decade Honored with AFCPE's 2024 Outstanding Educational Program of the Year Award

TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 3rd Decade is proud to announce that it has been named the recipient of the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education® (AFCPE) 2024 Outstanding Educational …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 17:02 GMT

CASA Of The Eastern Panhandle Welcomes New Class Of Volunteers To Its Community Of Dedicated Advocates

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) welcomed new volunteer advocates to its dedicated team of volunteers. MARTINSBURG, WV, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, December 12, 2024, …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 16:00 GMT

Sibling Custody: Resources on LegalMatch.com

Individuals Fighting for Sibling Custody Have Online Resources RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In challenging situations where a child's parents cannot care for them, siblings may step forward to provide a …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Entrepreneur Dexter Morrison to be Featured on Close Up Radio

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dexter Morrison, a visionary entrepreneur, is leveraging his personal journey and professional alliances to uplift underprivileged communities through an innovative model of …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 13:31 GMT

Revolutionising Corporate Well-Being - How Elder Care is Shaping India’s Workforce Resilience and Productivity

For businesses, supporting employees with access to reliable elder care solutions is more than an act of goodwill — it’s a strategic investment. GURUGRAM, HARYANA, INDIA, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduction Corporate India is …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

WOMEN’S MARCH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE PEOPLE’S MARCH ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025, IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

Together, we march. Together, we fight. Together, we lead. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women’s March Foundation is proud to announce The People’s March, set to take place on Saturday, January 18, …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 08:30 GMT

Global Customized Holidays Market Outlook 2024-2033: Growth Drivers, Share, And Trends

The Business Research Company’s Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports—for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 16:04 GMT

Do you have a missing family member in Syria?

If you are in Syria, call the ICRC at 093 603 36 28 If you are in Türkiye, call the Turkish Red Crescent at 168 or at 312 584 18 68 If you are in Lebanon, call the ICRC at 01 727 727 If you are in Jordan, call the ICRC at 01 659 019 99 or the Jordan …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers

“In the past 13 years, the ICRC has registered 35,000 cases of people who have gone missing in Syria. This number reflects the requests of the families who approached the ICRC - we know that in reality the numbers are far greater. Behind every such case, …

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