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The CEDAW has urged Laos to take immediate measures to protect women human rights defenders from reprisals, increase women’s representation in decision-making, combat rising human trafficking, and challenge ingrained gender …
CEDAW Urges Laos to Protect Women Human Rights Defenders and Advance Gender Equality Read More
Rhode Island voters face important choices regarding bodily autonomy in the upcoming elections, especially around reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. The Womxn Project has introduced the Bodily Freedom Forever Index® to …
Engaging Candidates on Bodily Freedom: A Call to Voters in Rhode Island Read More
The CEDAW’s recent review of Laos reveals pressing issues concerning women’s rights, including restrictions on activists and their representation in decision-making. The committee urged the government to combat trafficking, improve …
Laos: CEDAW Calls for Urgent Action on Women’s Rights and Safety Read More
The HRCP has criticized the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024, claiming it violates citizens’ rights to due process and fair trial. The bill allows government authorities to detain individuals for three …
HRCP Warns Against Anti-Terror Bill Threatening Citizens’ Rights Read More
The Armenian government’s surveillance bill is raising international concerns around privacy rights. Human Rights Watch warns that increased surveillance could undermine civil liberties. The legislation proposes extensive video monitoring in …
International Alarm Over Armenia’s Surveillance Bill and Privacy Rights Read More
The U.S. Department of the Interior has signed an agreement with Canada and Mexico to enhance the conservation of American bison. This collaboration will focus on preserving bison populations, restoring …
U.S., Canada, and Mexico Unite for American Bison Conservation Read More
The Third Committee’s 39th plenary meeting focused on the promotion and protection of human rights. Key topics included human rights instruments and specific challenges faced by varied communities, emphasized by …
United Nations Third Committee: A Plenary Focus on Human Rights and Dignity Read More
Between July and September 2024, UNAMA documented significant human rights infringements in Afghanistan, primarily due to the Law on Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. This legislation imposes strict …
UNAMA Report: Escalating Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan (July – September 2024) Read More
Kerala Piravi commemorates the formation of Kerala state on November 1, 1956. The state’s historical roots trace back to the early 20th century with various princely states, leading to a …
Kerala Piravi: Celebrating Unity and Cultural Progress Read More