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Published on Jan 17, 2025

New report details daunting human rights challenges in Sheinbaum’s Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum “inherited a human rights crisis” from her predecessor Andrés Manuel López Obrador, according to a new report by the New York-based non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch (HRW). In the Mexico chapter of its “World …

Source: Mexico News Daily - Center-left
Published on Jan 17, 2025

Commissioner Gloria M. de Mees speaks at annual MLK Day lecture

The Donia Human Rights Center presented its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture Thursday afternoon. Gloria M. de Mees, Organization of American States commissioner and rapporteur for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, discussed tools for …

Source: The Michigan Daily - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Where is Carlos Correa?

Name: Carlos Correa Date of Detention: January 7, 2025 Location: Caracas city center Profession: Activist, journalist and university professor On January 7, Carlos Correa, a Venezuelan journalist and human rights advocate, runs NGO Espacio Público and is …

Source: Caracas Chronicles - Center-left
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Venezuela foreign minister blames opposition for damage to diplomatic facilities abroad

Various diplomatic premises of the Republic of Venezuela were attacked in several countries, Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto said on Monday. Images of the apparent vandalism released by Yvan Gil Pinto show a Venezuelan flag hanging from a …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on Jan 14, 2025

Claudia Paz y Paz: “What Consuelo Porras seeks in Guatemala is impunity in all cases”

Leer en español In the last two months of 2024, Guatemala’s Prosecutor's Office for Human Rights suffered an internal earthquake threatening a series of cases of serious human rights violations against the country’s military elites. Since the beginning …

Source: El Faro - Center-left
Published on Jan 14, 2025

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California — According to the World Bank, Indigenous Peoples make up only 6% of the global population but are three times more likely to live in extreme poverty and have a life expectancy of up to 20 years shorter than non-Indigenous …

Source: Borgen Magazine - Left-wing
Published on Jan 14, 2025

Venezuelan journalists detained, censored as Maduro takes oath

By Katherine Pennacchio January 13, 2025 Free speech activist Carlos Correa was released by authorities in Venezuela just past midnight Thursday, after being detained apparently without charges for more than a week as Nicolas Maduro was being in sworn in …

Source: LatAm Journalism Review - Center-left
Published on Jan 13, 2025

221 Politicians, 23 Journalists, and Six Human Rights Activists Detained Since the Presidential Elections

Venezuela started 2025 with a historic number of people arrested for political reasons. NGO Foro Penal reported 1,697 citizens behind bars as of January, following the post-electoral crackdown after the presidential elections on July 28. By December 26, …

Source: Caracas Chronicles - Center-left

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Published on January 18, 2025 - 15:33 GMT

(video)Prominent Global Leaders Unite in Support of Resistance and Democracy in Iran

Liz Truss urged strict sanctions, enforcement and backing for the Iranian Resistance. She praised protesters and the NCRI’s democratic vision for Iran’s future. PARIS, FRANCE, January 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of …

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Published on January 18, 2025 - 18:11 GMT

ESG and Sustainability Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2025

Through the course of 2024, the development of the ESG and sustainability landscape was dynamic. We anticipate that this dynamism will intensify in 2025, given the implementation and potential amendment of ESG-related regulations and significant …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Criticism over EU transfer of € 1 billion to Egypt for ‘credible steps’ on democracy and human ...

Critics have argued that EU aid to Egypt strengthens President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s authoritarian rule and enables the repression of refugees and dissidents. Libyan authorities have deported more than 600 people to Niger. NGOs and advocates in have …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on January 17, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

South Sudan: ICRC's mobile surgical team in Renk treats more than 230 weapon-wounded patients in just one month

Since early December 2024, more than 120,000 people have fled the ongoing violence in Blue Nile, White Nile, and Sennar states in Sudan, to South Sudan. Dozens of them, wounded by the violence, required urgent medical care by ICRC doctors. “Our mobile …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

President Biden Declares the Equal Rights Amendment is the 'Law of the Land'

By S. Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director, Equality Now NY, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equality Now applauds President Biden’s reaffirmation today of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as a vital addition to the United …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

Historical Commission Recognizes Charles Paul Collins' Novel - The Remembering - "It is remarkable!"

"Thank you for writing this novel. I love the way you write "Milford - town" and I love Milford dearly." Anne Lamontagne MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Established in 1971, The Milford …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 01:31 GMT

Oxfam reaction to Bloomberg investigation into patients detained and denied care at hospitals funded by the World Bank

In response to the publication today of Bloomberg’s investigation into human rights abuses alleged to have been committed in private hospitals funded by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and development finance institutions ( …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 18, 2025 - 02:57 GMT

Rescheduled: Taylor Street Protected Bikeway Existing Conditions Open House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Taylor Street Protected Bikeway Existing Conditions Open House (Washington, DC) — Due to forecasted conditions, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will now host the Taylor Street Protected Bikeway Open …

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Published on January 18, 2025 - 15:35 GMT

AMMWEC President Anila Ali Receives the Prestigious White Rose Society Award

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to announce that our co-founder and president, Anila Ali, has been honored with the …

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Published on January 18, 2025 - 15:33 GMT

(video)Prominent Global Leaders Unite in Support of Resistance and Democracy in Iran

Liz Truss urged strict sanctions, enforcement and backing for the Iranian Resistance. She praised protesters and the NCRI’s democratic vision for Iran’s future. PARIS, FRANCE, January 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of …

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Published on January 18, 2025 - 15:12 GMT

Sikh Reference Library USA Honors Mr. Raja Waqar with Prestigious Gold Medal

Breaking Barriers: Mr. Raja Waqar’s dedication to Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji earns him the prestigious Gold Medal. A symbol of unity & humanity. MANTECA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sikh Reference Library …

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Published on January 18, 2025 - 01:15 GMT

Hassan Najafi Oil Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation and Expansion in the MENA Region

Hassan Najafi Oil: A visionary behind the growth of Dubai-based Najafi, blending business innovation with successful distribution in the MENA region. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hassan Najafi Oil, a …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

Feeding Pets of the Homeless Provides Relief to Pet Owners Displaced by Los Angeles Fires

1,420 Pounds of Pet Food Shipped to Support Pets in Need CARSON CITY, NV, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area, Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

President Biden Declares the Equal Rights Amendment is the 'Law of the Land'

By S. Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director, Equality Now NY, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equality Now applauds President Biden’s reaffirmation today of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as a vital addition to the United …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:07 GMT

Rapid Surplus Refund: How National Equity Agency is Redefining Fund Recovery

Every year, millions of dollars in surplus funds from foreclosures go unclaimed, often because homeowners and heirs are unaware of their right to reclaim them. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 20:35 GMT

Estate Heir Recovers Surplus Funds Swiftly with National Equity Agency’s Expert Assistance

National Equity Agency has successfully assisted an estate heir in reclaiming unclaimed surplus funds left behind after a foreclosure. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a remarkable case of foreclosure …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

Historical Commission Recognizes Charles Paul Collins' Novel - The Remembering - "It is remarkable!"

"Thank you for writing this novel. I love the way you write "Milford - town" and I love Milford dearly." Anne Lamontagne MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Established in 1971, The Milford …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

Granddaughter and Bubbie (Grandmother) Publish Second Book for Young Readers About Upstanders During the Holocaust

The second book in the "Upstander Stories: Brave People Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust" series—"Golda, Stachek & the Helpers"— has been released. LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 19:18 GMT

National Equity Agency Delivers Swift Surplus Refund for Estate Heir, Ensuring Financial Peace of Mind

National Equity Agency specializes in rapid surplus funds recovery, helping homeowners and heirs claim surplus funds left after foreclosure. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Equity Agency, a …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 18:36 GMT

The International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will celebrate …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Cargill Donates $250,000 to Atlanta Community Food Bank as Demand for Food Assistance Continues to Soar

Supports the Food Bank’s $5 Million Emergency Fund ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As food prices continue to pose challenges for families, and many Georgians suffer from recent weather-related disruptions, …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 12:03 GMT

Brighton Court Assisted Living Enhances Senior Living with Numerous Amenities

Brighton Court Assisted Living Elevates Senior Living with a Wide Range of Amenities SPOKANE VALLEY WA, WA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spokane Valley, Washington, November 4, 2024: Brighton Court Assisted Living is …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 12:01 GMT

Brighton Court Assisted Living Provides Various Senior Care Levels

Brighton Court Assisted Living Offers a Range of Senior Care Services SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spokane Valley, Washington, November 4, 2024: Brighton Court Assisted Living is pleased to announce …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

South Sudan: ICRC's mobile surgical team in Renk treats more than 230 weapon-wounded patients in just one month

Since early December 2024, more than 120,000 people have fled the ongoing violence in Blue Nile, White Nile, and Sennar states in Sudan, to South Sudan. Dozens of them, wounded by the violence, required urgent medical care by ICRC doctors. “Our mobile …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 02:13 GMT

Concerns Regarding Speculated Meeting Between Elon Musk and Former DRC President Joseph Kabila

Concern arises over a speculated meeting between Elon Musk and ex-DRC President Kabila, which could complicate the Trump administration's agenda WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Von Batten-Montague-York …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 00:10 GMT

National Mental Health Alliance Day- Honolulu, Hawaii

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Honolulu Hawaii at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 21:41 GMT

Business Author Seeks Workplace Horror Stories for Leadership Book

Author, Creativity Coach, and Entrepreneur, Julie Stout, is seeking workplace horror stories for an upcoming leadership book. STOW, OH, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Julie Stout, a business author, creativity coach, and …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 21:36 GMT

Voices of Note Presents an Unforgettable Spring 2025 Concert Season

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voices of Note, the parent organization of the Atlanta Women’s Chorus (AWC) and the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC), proudly announces its highly anticipated Spring 2025 concert …

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