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Published on Jun 30, 2026

Czech human rights advisers resign, claim government is undermining independent oversight

Fifty-three members of the Czech Republic’s government-appointed human rights advisory bodies resigned today, accusing Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s government of dismantling independent oversight of human rights policy through administrative overhaul. The …

Source: Brussels Signal - Right-wing
Published on Jul 6, 2026

More than 100 detained in Turkey during anti-NATO protests ahead of summit

Turkish police detained more than 100 people during anti-NATO protests in Ankara on Sunday, the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) said, as demonstrations were held in several cities ahead of this week’s NATO summit in the capital, according to the Bianet …

Source: Turkish Minute - Neutral
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Experts quit human rights councils over reorganisation

A total of 53 experts from Czech government human rights councils, committees and working groups resigned with immediate effect on Tuesday. The specialists say they are opposed to the transfer of agendas from the central Office of the Government to three …

Source: Radio Prague International - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Kremlin makes WW3 'nuclear war' threat hours before Putin meets glam human rights expert

Russia has issued a stern warning about nuclear weapons to the global community as fears escalate over the potential for “global war” – just hours before Putin met his glam human rights expert. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media that "only …

Source: Daily Star - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 6, 2026

Rustaveli Avenue Protesters Address EU, Member States in Open Letter As Resistance Nears 600 Days

Anti-government protesters demonstrating daily on Tbilisi’s Rustaveli Avenue have addressed an open letter to the European Union and its member states, pledging to continue their protests until what they describe as “political prisoners” are released, the …

Source: Civil Georgia - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2026

Rights in Belarus remain under threat despite mass release of political prisoners, UN expert says

Rights in Belarus are still threatened despite a recent release of political prisoners, Special Rapporteur Nils Muižnieks said on Monday. Muižnieks welcomed the release of over 400 individuals, but said that the human rights situation has not improved, …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2026

Man charged in Poland with insulting president with Shrek meme

Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do …

Source: Notes from Poland - Neutral
Published on Jul 6, 2026

ITU AI Summit Day Zero: What the New 44-Member UN Commission Can and Cannot Do

The ITU AI for Good Global Summit 2026 opens its Day Zero programme Tuesday at Palexpo Geneva — the most ambitious edition yet of the United Nations' flagship annual event on AI — arriving one week after the launch of a new 44-member governing body …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2026

Ukraine war sparks fears of an organised crime resurgence in Russia

Following the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991, Russia endured a period of violent criminal lawlessness known as the “wild 90s”. Organised crime spiked, with gangs taking control of banks, factories and other lucrative markets. Contract killings, shootings …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2026

Russia Turns to Civilian Terror After Failing on Battlefield, Ukraine Tells OSCE

Russia launched one of its largest coordinated air assaults on the Ukrainian capital early Thursday, firing 74 missiles and nearly 500 strike drones in a hours-long bombardment that tore through residential neighborhoods across Kyiv, killing at least 27 …

Source: Kyiv Post - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 2, 2026

Transnistria: The Forgotten Front of the War in Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves through a Europe that had grown accustomed to the absence of large-scale conflict on its own soil since the end of the Second World War. The Office of the United Nations High …

Source: European Relations - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2026

Oleksandr Volkov on Swiss Neutrality, Sanctions, and Ukraine

Oleksandr “Sasha” Volkov is a Ukrainian-Swiss advocate originally from Sloviansk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Trained in economics, computer science, and German, he moved to Switzerland on a scholarship and became active in the Ukrainian Society of …

Source: International Policy Digest - Left-wing
Published on Jul 3, 2026

Russia Forces Sick Ukrainians Into Fratricide

Oleksandr, a man in his early 40s, was travelling to work by bus in occupied eastern Ukraine when he was abducted by police officers and soldiers at the beginning of 2022. He was taken to “some kind of military detention center” where 30 others were …

Source: CEPA - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2026

How Ukrainian doctors are trained to respond to air strike threats and what patients should remember

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian hospitals have become a target of enemy attacks. The state, local authorities, sponsors, and international partners are making efforts to protect patients and hospital staff during Russian air …

Source: UNN - Neutral
Published on Jul 6, 2026

Germany’s AfD Member Murat Dadayev Joins Russian Army

Noah Krieger, also known as Murat Dadayev, a member of the German right-wing populist party Alternative for Germany (AfD), has joined the Russian army. Krieger announced his decision on Instagram, where he posted a photo of himself wearing a Russian …

Source: Militarnyi - Neutral
Published on Jun 30, 2026

Human Rights in Turkish-Occupied Cyprus

Chairman Smith, Chairman McGovern, and honorable members, I thank you for the opportunity to testify on Turkey’s policies towards Cyprus, the wider Eastern Mediterranean, and the implications for the security and stability of the transatlantic alliance. As …

Source: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) - Right-wing
Published on Jun 29, 2026

Putin awards Chechen Human Rights Defender for ‘protecting citizens’ rights’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded Chechen Human Rights Defender Mansur Soltaev for his ‘services in strengthening the rule of law and protecting the rights and interests of citizens’. Soltaev’s career has been marked by continued human rights …

Source: Open Caucasus Media - Center-left
Published on Jul 2, 2026

Sweden supports Ukraine’s path towards the EU

Historically, EU enlargement processes have promoted stable institutions and social reforms. Close cooperation with Ukraine in its process towards EU membership is therefore a way to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. …

Source: Government Offices of Sweden - Gov't Institution
Published on Jun 29, 2026

Why I resigned from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

I am, by nature, an optimist. I believe society functions best when people are brought together, and that many problems in our world are the result of mutual misunderstandings. Bringing people together is the essence of what it means for me to be a human …

Source: The Hub - Center-right

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

Antonia Reason Launches National Leadership Initiative Following Five 2026 Speaking Engagements

Women of Reason, Inc, Announces Leadership Milestones and Expands National Impact Through Executive Leadership, Speaking, and Human Rights Advocacy ODENTON , MD, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women of Reason, Inc. Announces …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 05:37 GMT

The Leadership That Endures

Four years after the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s humanitarian response continues to be shaped by the people and organizations closest to the communities affected by the war. In this edition of Oxfam’s Ukraine Response Accountability …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on July 7, 2026 - 06:12 GMT

Sciences Dialogues: building a shared vision across UNESCO’s unified Sciences Sector

Held on a bi-weekly basis and bringing together colleagues from Headquarters, field offices and institutes, the series offered an informal yet structured space for exchange, enabling staff to share regional experiences, introduce their teams and explore …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle
Published on July 7, 2026 - 06:06 GMT

Kosmos Energy to Host Second Quarter 2026 Results and Webcast on August 3, 2026

DALLAS, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) announced today the following schedule for its second quarter 2026 results: Earnings Release: Monday, August 3, 2026, pre-UK market open via Notified, Regulatory News Service, and …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Chairman Rick Scott Proposes Crackdown on Chinese Drugs Made with Forced Labor

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer proposing tariffs on generic pharmaceuticals and ingredients that are linked to Communist China’ …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 22:17 GMT

Jovanović Confers with ODIHR Delegation

The State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Nevena Jovanović met today with a delegation from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), comprising Deputy Head of the Elections Department Ulvi …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

BSR Names Diederik Timmer as President and CEO, Succeeding Aron Cramer

Transition Occurs September 1, Following Carefully Planned Search Led by BSR Board SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BSR is delighted to announce that Diederik Timmer has been named the new President and CEO, …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 08:32 GMT

Reporting live from Gaza and the West Bank, senior sector officials – alongside global medical and human rights leaders

UN Commission of Inquiry: Israel’s operations led to the destruction of conditions necessary for child survival in Gaza and West Bank GAZA, GAZA, PALESTINE, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reporting live from Gaza and the West Bank, senior …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Summer Surge in Unattended Deaths Puts Spotlight on Trauma Scene Remediation Industry

Aftermath Services invites NWArk media to explore the human story behind trauma scene remediation — the profession no one knows about until they need it. FAYETTEVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Professionals Who …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 08:30 GMT

Summer Surge in Unattended Deaths Puts Spotlight on Trauma Scene Remediation Industry

Aftermath Services invites Florida media to explore the human story behind trauma scene remediation — the profession no one knows about until they need it. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s summers are among the most …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 08:30 GMT

Summer Surge in Unattended Deaths Puts Spotlight on Trauma Scene Remediation Industry

Aftermath Services invites Chicagoland media to explore the human story behind trauma scene remediation — the profession no one knows about until they need it. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As temperatures climb each …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 05:57 GMT

ArtsPR has won 108 Awards/Selections for 5 Books and 2 Short Films on FilmFreeway in the last 5 years

ArtsPR has been a professional member of Fractured Atlas, and won 108 Awards/Selections for 5 Books and 2 Short Films on FilmFreeway in the last 5 years. MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtsPR has won 108 Awards/ …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 05:55 GMT

Illinois Veterans Grant Expands Access to Innovative PTSD Treatment

Nonprofit Continues Removing Financial Barriers to Care as Access to Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment Expands CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erase PTSD Now, a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 05:26 GMT

Retaaza Launches Expanded DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market to Increase Access to Fresh, Local Food Across DeKalb County

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a successful pilot, Retaaza launched the expanded DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market on Monday, June 29, for the 2026 season. Supported in partnership with DeKalb County CEO, Lorraine …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:20 GMT

Initiative 86 Campaign Turns In Over 45,000 Voter Signatures in Washington D.C.

The D.C. Board of Elections Office says they have 30 days to verify the signature count from the date of submission. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, July 6th, Pro-Animal DC (joined by DC Shadow …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Count ME: A Milestone for ME/CFS Recognition in Australia

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a groundbreaking development for the myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) community, ME/CFS will be included in the upcoming Australian Burden of Disease Study ( …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 20:27 GMT

Teach For America New Jersey Holds Historic Induction Ceremony in State’s Capital for the First Time

Amid concerns over Trenton’s exclusion from critical education funding, Teach For America and Foundation Academy signal a renewed commitment to student success. TRENTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRENTON, N.J. (July 6, 2026 …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

Victim Rights Law Center Backs McGrath Kavinoky LLP to Protect Survivors' Medical Records in Cedars-Sinai Abuse Case

National nonprofit urges the California Court of Appeal to block access to the unrelated medical and sexual histories of hundreds of women alleging abuse LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Victim Rights Law …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 05:37 GMT

The Leadership That Endures

Four years after the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s humanitarian response continues to be shaped by the people and organizations closest to the communities affected by the war. In this edition of Oxfam’s Ukraine Response Accountability …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 17:22 GMT

Houston Attorney Neeloy Azad Launches "Curbside Critics" a New Instagram Series Featuring Conversations With Houstonians

Desi Democracy Project founder continues community and civic engagement work across Houston HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neeloy Azad, a Houston attorney and founder of The Desi Democracy Project, has launched …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 16:54 GMT

Great Kids Launches Nurturing Sprouts to Help Programs Adapt to Today's Service Realities

COLUMBUS, GA, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Great Kids, Inc. has announced the launch of Nurturing Sprouts, a topic-based parenting and child development curriculum designed to help professionals quickly find the right …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

Antonia Reason Launches National Leadership Initiative Following Five 2026 Speaking Engagements

Women of Reason, Inc, Announces Leadership Milestones and Expands National Impact Through Executive Leadership, Speaking, and Human Rights Advocacy ODENTON , MD, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women of Reason, Inc. Announces …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES ANNOUNCES $6.56M IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT 177 LOCAL NONPROFITS

Funding Includes Year-Round, Summer, Micro, and Multi-Year Grants Across Palm Beach and Martin Counties WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties announced …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 14:20 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Athletic Brewing Team Up For Accessible Viewing Platform At St. George Island State Park

~Newest accessible amenity in Florida’s state parks coincides with Disability Pride Month~ ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the nation observing July as Disability Pride Month and celebrating the …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Internet Society Appoints Raegan MacDonald as Vice President of Global Advocacy and Internet Policy

DC, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Internet Society announced the appointment of Raegan MacDonald as its new Vice President of Global Advocacy and Internet Policy, further strengthening the organization’s leadership as it …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 04:52 GMT

Jewell Farshad’s Viral Song 'Salope of Liberté' Gets Banned in Iran Amid Khamenei’s Funeral

Too explosive for the regime: Jewell Farshad's viral anthem reportedly banned in Iran amid Khamenei's funeral. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iranian-American actress and artist Jewell Farshad's …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 04:50 GMT

Domestic Violence Counselling Offer to South Australian prisoners

Offer awaiting acceptance SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “International technology experts say effective domestic violence counselling could be securely available to the people in South Australian prison cells, although it is not …

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Published on July 5, 2026 - 22:35 GMT

Glaucoma Silencioso: La Enfermedad Que Roba Visión Aunque Leas Bien

Visión Digna promueve OCT de nervio óptico, células ganglionares y campos visuales para detectar glaucoma oportunamente. MIGUEL HIDALGO, CIUDAD DE MEXICO, MEXICO, July 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Visión Digna, proyecto privado de salud visual …

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