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Published on 13:52 GMT

Armenia ombudsperson on captives’ torture in Azerbaijan: Ombudspersons don’t have mandate to deal with these matters

Human rights defenders do not have a mandate to deal with these matters. This was stated by the Human Rights Defender (Ombudsperson) of Armenia, Anahit Manasyan, at a press briefing Thursday—and in response to a reporter’s question about whether she had …

Source: NEWS.am - Neutral
Published on 09:54 GMT

Southeast Asia’s Latest Scam Center Crackdown

BANGKOK— China, Thailand and Myanmar last week ramped up efforts to curb cyberscam compounds on the Thai-Myanmar border, working to free the foreign workers inside. AFP takes a look at why the crackdown is happening now and the broader implications for …

Source: The Irrawaddy - Left-wing
Published on 09:50 GMT

when the devil lurks in details

President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday, February 14 presented the State of the Nation Address (Sona) with unusual controversial details. A district-by-district account of past achievements and policy agenda—as opposed to the traditional sectoral or theme- …

Source: The Nation Malawi - Center-left
Published on 13:52 GMT

Armenia ombudsperson on Ruben Vardanyan's health condition: Swift steps should be taken to address the issue

The Armenian Human Rights Defender’s (Ombudsperson) Office has called on all actors vested with respective mandates to take swift and proper measures to address the processes taking place against unlawfully detained Armenians in Azerbaijan, Armenpress …

Source: NEWS.am - Neutral
Published on 09:42 GMT

LGBTI+'s are targeted with amendments to the Civil Code and Penal Code

27/02/2025 | Writer: Oğulcan Özgenç According to the draft law proposal reached by KaosGL.org; the expression ‘biological sex’ will be added to the Criminal Code. LGBTI+ expressions in the public sphere will be penalised, and legal procedures …

Source: Kaos GL - Left-wing
Published on 09:05 GMT

The Impact of US Funding Freeze on Civil Society Around the World

Civil Society, Democracy, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, International Justice, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Gina Romero is UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of assembly and of …

Source: Inter Press Service - Label Pending
Published on 07:30 GMT

Tatoyan: Ruben Vardanyan, other captives brutally tortured

February 27, 2025 - 11:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Human Rights Defender of Armenia Arman Tatoyan stated on Facebook that former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan and other Armenian captives are being brutally tortured through staged trials in …

Source: PanARMENIAN.Net - Neutral
Published on Feb 22, 2025

Five Human Rights Defenders Initiative to undertake Edgar Ghazaryan`s defense

АрмИнфо. Уголовное преследование в отношении оппозиционного деятеля Эдгара Казаряна представляет собой попытку внедрить новые незаконные инструменты для подавления критических высказываний, которые не запрещены традиционными демократическими стандартами. …

Source: Arminfo - Uncategorized
Published on 06:16 GMT

A terrifying escalation in Goma

ON the morning of Jan 26, 2025, rebels from the March 23 movement (known as M23) swept into the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), further escalating a decades-long conflict. The fighting has been horrific, displacing 480,000 persons …

Source: The National - Uncategorized
Published on 05:54 GMT

EU urged to press India to end human rights violations during upcoming visit

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the College of Commissioners on Wednesday to address the Indian government’s human rights violations during their upcoming meeting with the country’s …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on 04:07 GMT

Spread of 'foreign agent' laws in Eastern Europe poses increasing threats to civil society

Societies thrive when everyone can work, speak out, and organise freely and safely to ensure justice and equality for all. Legislation requiring NGOs to register as ‘foreign agents’ is a barrier to this virtuous cycle. Despite the European Court of Human …

Source: International Service for Human Rights - Label Pending
Published on 04:07 GMT

Turkey releases end-stage cancer patient after 4 years in prison

A Turkish court on Tuesday released Yusuf Özmen, a stage 4 cancer patient who spent over four years behind bars despite repeated calls for his release due to his deteriorating health. According to the TR724 news website, Özmen, 49, was freed under parole …

Source: Stockholm Center for Freedom - Left-wing
Published on 03:37 GMT

Buffy Sainte-Marie removed from Canadian Museum for Human Rights exhibit

Buffy Sainte-Marie has been scrubbed out of an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights because of questions surrounding the folk singer and activist's claims of First Nations identity. The Winnipeg-based national museum said in a statement to …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on 03:33 GMT

Nepal hosts international meet on LGBTIQ+ rights

Against the shifting global political climate, where anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiment is resurging in various regions, around 600 queer activists and human rights defenders from across Asia have convened in Kathmandu for the 10th ILGA Asia Conference. The five-day …

Source: The Kathmandu Post - Neutral
Published on 03:13 GMT

Free Narges Coalition calls to extend the suspension of Narges Mohammadi’s sentences

Mohammadi, who has been jailed for the majority of the past three years, has suffered from several serious health issues in prison which were exacerbated due to medical neglect and poor prison conditions, including heart and pulmonary concerns. She has …

Source: Reporters Without Borders - Neutral
Published on Feb 26, 2025

Armenia and Azerbaijan at Odds Over Peace Process

Executive Summary: Amid the ongoing peace process, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan published an op-ed on Armenia’s perspective where he rejected Azerbaijan’s claims of Armenian aggression, proposing reciprocal arms control for stability. Armenia …

Source: The Jamestown Foundation - Center-right
Published on Feb 26, 2025

INDONESIA: ‘The transmigration plan threatens Papua’s autonomy and Indigenous ways of life’

Featured Interviews 03 February 2025 CIVICUS speaks to Budi Hernawan, human rights defender and senior lecturer at Driyarkara School of Philosophy in Jakarta. Indonesia’s new president, Prabowo Subianto, plans to revive an old relocation programme that …

Source: CIVICUS - Center-left
Published on Feb 26, 2025

THAILAND: ‘Thailand’s treatment of Uyghur refugees violates international standards’

Featured Interviews 05 February 2025 CIVICUS speaks to Rushan Abbas, activist, human rights defender and executive director of Campaign for Uyghurs, a US-based civil society organisation that advocates for the rights and freedoms of Uyghur people in China’ …

Source: CIVICUS - Center-left
Published on Feb 26, 2025

LIVESTREAMED: Parliament vets Deputy AG and Minister of Justice-designate

The Deputy Minister of Justice-designate, Justice Srem-Sai is currently undergoing vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. He is a distinguished Ghanaian lawyer, who was called to the Bar in 2011 and has since built an impressive academic and …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 05:38 GMT

Appointment of Singapore's Representatives to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)

The Government of Singapore has appointed Associate Professor (A/P) Eugene Tan as Singapore’s Representative and Ms Stefanie Yuen Thio as Singapore’s Alternate Representative, to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) for the …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 23:22 GMT

Slovenia convenes high-level event at the Human Rights Council on advancing equality through multilateralism

SLOVENIA, February 26 - The ministerial level convening brought together government representatives from different regions of the world, UN agencies, civil society and academia who discussed innovative practices around the role of women in multilateralism, …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 21:36 GMT

NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi Testified Before Hearing on Iran's Future, Received Support of 150 House Members

Nine Bi-Partisan House Members Addressed the Hearing and Sought Views of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi about the Future of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During an Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus (IHRDC) …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 February 2025

A. Issues in the environment 1. International Relations 1.1. South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) 1.1.1. South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 under the theme: “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”, has commenced in …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

Future of Powertrain Mix 2035: Electric Vehicles, BEV, PHEV, Clean ICE & Innovation in Batteries and Hydrogen Fuel Cells

A plethora of technological innovations in EV batteries, fuel cells, battery 2nd life and recyclability will be crucial for the shift from to zero-emissions. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The new report " …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

Lloyds Bank plc: 2024 Form 20-F Filed

LONDON, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lloyds Bank plc announces that on 27 February 2025 it filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of the Form 20-F is available …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 15:04 GMT

Lloyds Bank plc: 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

LLOYDS BANK PLC ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 LONDON, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lloyds Bank plc announces that the following document will be submitted today to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be …

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Published on February 25, 2025 - 03:00 GMT

Continued efforts to ensuring justice and accountability key to lasting peace in Ukraine, OSCE human rights office says

WARSAW, 24 February 2025 – As we mark the third year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, efforts to uphold justice and achieve accountability remain crucial for a just and lasting peace, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights ( …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 21:36 GMT

NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi Testified Before Hearing on Iran's Future, Received Support of 150 House Members

Nine Bi-Partisan House Members Addressed the Hearing and Sought Views of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi about the Future of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During an Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus (IHRDC) …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on February 27, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

Scott Stringer Backs Native New Yorker Todd J. Stein for District Leader in AD76, Part A

Todd J. Stein launches petitioning effort with strong community backing, endorsements from leaders like Scott Stringer, & support for Roosevelt Island issues. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Todd J. Stein …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 18:23 GMT

Honoring Legal Excellence and Public Service: MBBA's 41st Anniversary Awards Gala

The MBBA celebrates over four decades of progress with an evening dedicated to the trailblazers advancing justice and equity in the legal profession. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Metropolitan Black Bar …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

KiDS: Keep It Digitally Safe Campaign Expands Partner List, Applauds Introduction of State Warning Label Bills

Online harms continue to impact youth mental health, suicidal ideation and suicide BLOOMINGTON , MN, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The KiDS: Keep It Digitally Safe Campaign is proud to announce the expansion of its …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Williams & Russell CDC Breaks Ground on Historic 1.7-Acre Development

The block at North Russell Street and North Williams Avenue sat empty for fifty years, and tomorrow, the remediation process begins. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tomorrow, Williams & Russell Community …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

The People, The President & The Constitution: Navigating America's Constitutional Crisis

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As government institutions are dismantled, federal workers are fired by the thousands, the threat of mass deportations becomes reality, and laws are challenged by the president …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Dr. Barbara Walker-Green Launches The Unstoppable Shero—A Bold Call to Action for Women’s History Month

Dr. Barbara Walker-Green Releases New Book, The Unstoppable Shero, Aligning with Womenʼs History Month 2025! HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This years Women’s History Month theme, “Women Who Advocate for …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Tech Entrepreneur Scott Smiledge Brings Equestrian Sports to Central Vietnam with New Horse Ranch

Horseback Riding In Da Nang And Hoi An DA NANG, DA NANG, VIETNAM, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Central Vietnam is about to experience a new level of equestrian sports, thanks to tech entrepreneur Scott Smiledge. Smiledge, known for his …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Jorge A. Sanchez & Serina Bradley Martin Sanchez Make $1 Million Donation to Community Foundation

Gift Fuels Cuban Scholarship Fund, Empowering Local High School Students of Cuban Descent WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties today announced a …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Civil Rights Legend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Featured in ‘Eyes on The Prize III—We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest’

Benjamin Chavis, the renowned civil-rights leader and author of "The Transatlantic Slave Trade" featured in HBO-production, based on iconic documentary series NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the week …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 13:45 GMT

NFEC Advocates for FLEC Subjects to Strengthen Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Career Readiness in Schools

DALLAS , TX, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) is reinforcing its commitment to improving financial education nationwide by advocating for the integration of FLEC subjects – …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 13:34 GMT

A Global Marathon for Change: World Anemia Awareness Day Reaches Millions with Anemiathon

World Anemia Awareness drives global action with livestreamed Anemiathon launch, sparking 24 hours of worldwide activities KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Anemia Awareness (WAA), in partnership with the …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Teen-Led Initiative Happy Hoops Launches, Uniting a Community Through Inclusive Basketball

Founders Ethan and Noah Margolis create a space for friendship, fun, and volunteerism NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Happy Hoops, a groundbreaking volunteer-driven initiative, is making waves by uniting a local …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 05:01 GMT

National Set a Good Example Day: A Call to Action for Character Building Across America

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On February 26, 2025, The Way to Happiness Foundation joins the nation in celebrating the National Set a Good Example Day, dedicated to promoting positive behavior and reinforcing …

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Published on February 27, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Report Highlights the Success and Future Potential of Washington State’s Homelessness Prevention & Diversion Fund

Report finds WA State's Homelessness Prevention & Diversion Fund is supporting homeless youth. Of the 1,704 households served, 93% remain housed one year later. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A report …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 19:34 GMT

Rebecca L. Melone of Melone Hatley, P.C. Named to 2024 Top Forty Under 40 List

Rebecca L. Melone of Melone Hatley, P.C. earns the 2024 Top Forty Under 40 honor for innovative legal leadership and impactful community work. VA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rebecca L. Melone of Melone Hatley, P.C. …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

Open Doors Warns of More Violence to Follow, After 70 Christians Killed in Machete Attack in DRC

OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian charity Open Doors has warned that the brutal beheading of 70 Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could be just one of many such slaughters, …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 17:31 GMT

New Orleans Mission Marks 35 Years of Transforming Lives and Expands for 2025

Welcoming Bill Boada to the Corporate Development Team NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New Orleans Mission, a beacon of hope for the homeless and those in crisis, proudly celebrates 35 years of …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

New report finds female genital mutilation/ cutting in 94 countries

Efforts to end FGM/C remain hindered by reluctance from governments to act, particularly in countries not widely associated with this harmful practice. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report has …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Nuevo informe revela que la mutilación genital femenina está presente en 94 países

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Un nuevo informe ha recopilado evidencias de mutilación genital femenina (MGF) también conocida como ablación o corte genital femenino en 94 países, revelando cómo esta …

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