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Published on Aug 29, 2026

Taiwan Central Election Commission blocks referendum introducing judicial caning after human rights objections

Taiwan’s Central Election Commission on Friday refused to put judicial caning to a referendum, with all seven members unanimously deciding that the referendum proposals were inconsistent with its international obligations. The commission reasoned that …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

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 Aug 28, 2026

Taiwan election commission rejects caning referendum proposal

TAIPEI, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s election commission on Friday rejected a proposal passed by parliament for a referendum to legalise caning for serious crimes like sexual assault and fraud, saying it would go against ‌the island’s international human …

Source: WKZO - Michigan - Pending
Published on Aug 29, 2026

The political power struggles behind Taiwan’s referendum on nuclear power

SINGAPORE – Taiwan will hold yet another referendum on nuclear energy policy alongside local elections in November, prompting questions on the role of direct polls in the island’s domestic politics. As hustings for the Nov 28 “nine-in-one” elections heat …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 16, 2026

National Human Rights Commission criticizes caning proposal

Taipei, Aug. 16 (CNA) Judicial caning, one of three referendum proposals approved by the Legislature, violates international human rights standards enshrined in Taiwan's legal system, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said Saturday. In a …

Source: Focus Taiwan - Neutral
Published on Aug 20, 2026

The caning so severe even the flogger took pity: Four people are whipped a HUNDRED times each for adultery before '...

Four people were whipped a hundred times each for adultery under Sharia law in Indonesia, in a caning so severe even the flogger was seen offering support to one woman. The four were among 11 people publicly punished at Bustanul Salatin Park in Banda Aceh …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Aug 16, 2026

Taiwan Parliament Clears Path for Caning Referendum by One Vote

Clipart KoreaTaiwan is set to hold a referendum on whether courts should be allowed to sentence offenders convicted of sexual violence, child abuse and major fraud to caning, after the proposal narrowly cleared the legislature. The one-vote margin has …

Source: Seoul Economic Daily - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Sex criminals will be caned under proposals voted on in Taiwan referendum

Criminals convicted of sex crimes and fraud will be caned under proposals voted on in a referendum in Taiwan. Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament voted on Friday to hold three controversial referendums, including one on caning those guilty of …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Aug 20, 2026

Four people lashed 100 times for adultery as flogger takes pity on woman & whispers support during brutal punishment

FOUR people have been brutally punished for sex outside marriage by being lashed 100 times with a cane under strict Sharia law in Indonesia. The harsh public punishment was inflicted in Aceh province to two men and two women, who were punished alongside …

Source: The U.S. Sun - Right-wing
Published on Aug 1, 2026

Understanding Nigerian rape laws – Why enforcement, justice have gaps

By Catherine Egwuom, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Rape remains one of the gravest violations of human rights. Beyond the physical injuries, survivors often endure psychological trauma, social isolation and prolonged legal battles. Although Nigeria has …

Source: News Agency of Nigeria - NAN - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 4, 2026

KMT, TPP Mull Referendums to Go With Taiwan’s Local Elections

Taiwan’s local elections – often referred to as “nine-in-one elections,” due to voting taking place simultaneously for nine different kinds of positions – will soon be upon us, with voting scheduled for the end of November. Alongside the elections, however …

Source: The Diplomat - Neutral

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

University Findings Undermine Core Electrical Theory Behind Electroshock Therapy—Prompting Citizens Commission on Human ...

Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) highlights a groundbreaking University of Houston study (forthcoming) that contradicts the 80-year psychiatric claim that electroconvulsive therapy …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 17:28 GMT

Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing

For families who know their loved are deceased, but who do not know where their remains are, there are different challenges. Searching for, recovering and identifying human remains can take years, leaving families waiting for answers. In Gaza, the ICRC …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 17:28 GMT

VOICES OF THE MISSING

Disappearance is one of the most painful and enduring humanitarian legacies of the Syrian conflict. Based on structured interviews, focus group discussions, and results validation workshops with families of missing persons across seven governorates, this …

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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 …

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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 28, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon ...

As States convene for the final session of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) Group of Governmental Experts (31 August – 4 September 2026), the ICRC presents a working paper that reviews the set of elements contained in the draft report …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 22:36 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Releases White Paper on Antidepressants and Psychiatric Drug Reform

Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, an international mental health industry watchdog, has released a white paper titled “Antidepressants: A Public Health Catastrophe – Evidence of Harm, …

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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 31, 2026 - 05:09 GMT

Sensei Michael Brunner Releases Definitive 25-Part Commentary on Dōgen’s 'Uji' Through One River Zen

A free, practice-oriented online curriculum bridging academic rigor and classical Sōtō Zen to unlock Dōgen’s complex masterpiece on being and time. OTTAWA, IL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One River Zen has announced the …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 04:54 GMT

Author Cherie L. Davis Crafts Poetry Inspired by Life, Memory and Resilience in 'The Maps We Make'

DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and nurse leader Cherie L. Davis presents The Maps We Make: A Poetry Collection, a deeply personal collection that explores experiences of trauma, love, grief, healthcare, …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 04:32 GMT

Save Cedar Creek Launches Community Survey Ahead of Cedarburg's Spring 2027 Election

Residents invited to weigh in on city direction before mayor and three council seats appear on the April ballot CEDARBURG, WI, UNITED STATES, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save Cedar Creek today launched a community-wide survey …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

The 2026 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Campaign: 'Partners in Care: Through Diagnosis. Through Treatment. Together.'

Starting Sept. 1, MHN will call to action, raise early detection, and support men, families, caregivers, & communities on their personal prostate cancer journey WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Men’s …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 17:28 GMT

Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing

For families who know their loved are deceased, but who do not know where their remains are, there are different challenges. Searching for, recovering and identifying human remains can take years, leaving families waiting for answers. In Gaza, the ICRC …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 17:28 GMT

VOICES OF THE MISSING

Disappearance is one of the most painful and enduring humanitarian legacies of the Syrian conflict. Based on structured interviews, focus group discussions, and results validation workshops with families of missing persons across seven governorates, this …

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Published on August 29, 2026 - 23:17 GMT

Students Launch Statewide Push for 1 Million Postcards Urging Newsom to Say Yes to EFTC

California Catholic school leaders join students’ growing coalition targeting 1 Million postcards to Gov. Newsom on World Teachers’ Day. PANORAMA CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Students at St. Genevieve Parish Schools are …

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Published on August 29, 2026 - 22:59 GMT

Cherie L. Davis Shares Her Story of Survival in 'Through the Fire: A Journey of Trauma, Healing, and Self-Discovery'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and Nurse Leader Cherie L. Davis shares an intimate account of survival and recovery in Through the Fire: A Journey of Trauma, Healing, and Self-Discovery, a memoir that …

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Published on August 29, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

White Orchid Hospice Named No. 1,407 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Company Recognized for 251% Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- White Orchid Hospice today announced it has been …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 20:25 GMT

RareGen Announces 5th Annual Membership Summit in Washington, D.C.

Summit will bring members together to review five years of rare disease advocacy, policy engagement, and international work WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RareGen announced that it will host its 5th …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 19:51 GMT

13,200 Pounds of Rice To Be Distributed to Families in North and South Carolina

Local mosques and community partners join Zakat Foundation of America's effort to ease grocery burden for underserved and refugee families amid rising costs DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zakat Foundation of …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Combs Waterkotte Partner Matthew Brown Secures Not Guilty Verdicts on All Felony Counts in Morgan County Assault Trial

Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Brown secures an acquittal for Jason Edward Shifflett in Morgan County, with not guilty verdicts on all three felony charges. VERSAILLES, MO, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Case Number 23MG …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:26 GMT

Italy Loves Dolly Parton: Signing Petition to Rename Nashville Airport

Petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton gains momentum, highlighting her cultural influence and the power of reputation. ROMA, ITALY, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just hours after news of Dolly Parton’s …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

Greater Washington Urban League Launches Give 8/28 Fundraising Campaign

National Day of Giving Highlights the Critical Role of Black-Led Nonprofits in Strengthening Communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) is launching its Give 8/28 …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

Joan Brothers as a PRME Advocate Helps Advance Youth Innovation

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sometimes meaningful change begins with a simple introduction. Joan Brothers, a PRME Advocate of the (UNGC) an initiative of the UN Global Compact, helped conduct the …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Bible with Life Keeps Grief Blessing Songs Private by Default

Songs created for sympathy, grief, healing and comfort are never shown publicly or used in promotion, a protection families should not have to request. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life has set a …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Accidental Activist: New Podcast Mini-Series Explores What Inspires Ordinary People to Stand Up Against Injustice

The special series from The Activist Lawyer Podcast will debut on August 31 and is sponsored by Humanitas Media MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What turns an ordinary person into an activist? Acclaimed human …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 11:44 GMT

New Voter Education Campaign Launched for People with Mental Health and Addiction Conditions

The campaign, entitled “Nothing About Us Without Our Vote,” includes the release of a Comprehensive Voter Guide for People with Lived Experience. SILVER SPRINGS, MD, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In conjunction with the …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 10:09 GMT

Rinat Akhmetov Gifts Kyiv Apartment to Ukrainian Scientist After Missile Strike

Associate Professor Mykhailo Vysotskyi receives a fully furnished apartment and equipment to resume his scientific work KYIV, UKRAINE, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mykhailo Vysotskyi, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon ...

As States convene for the final session of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) Group of Governmental Experts (31 August – 4 September 2026), the ICRC presents a working paper that reviews the set of elements contained in the draft report …

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