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Published on Jul 9, 2020

World: Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue on violence against women, starts dialogue on protection against ...

Concludes Interactive Dialogue on Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and Their Family Members The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 8, 2020

World: Human Rights Council holds panel discussion on the rights of persons with disabilities in the context of climate ...

Continues Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Protection against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a panel discussion on promoting and protecting the …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 7, 2020

World: Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights

Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights after concluding an …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 30, 2020

Myanmar: Human Rights Council opens forty-fourth regular session, hears High Commissioner’s update on the human rights ...

Holds Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Situation of Human Rights in the Philippines, Starts Interactive Dialogue on the Situation of Human Rights of Rohingya Muslims and other Minorities in Myanmar The Human Rights Council this morning opened its forty …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 24, 2020

Chicago’s gay grandaddy of tattooing

"What about Stonewall?" the interviewer asks. "What about it?" Cliff Raven says. "Did that have any effect on you when it happened in 1969?" Reading the transcript, you can almost hear Raven taking a drag on a cigarette as he …

Source: Chicago Reader - Illinois - Left-wing
Published on Jun 19, 2020

Human Rights Council concludes high-level interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in the Central African ...

Hears the Presentation of Reports on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan, Technical Assistance and Capacity Building, and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights, Holds General Debate on Technical Assistance and Capacity Building The …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on May 26, 2020

OSCE Members Blast Russia's Lack Of Response To Rights Violations In Chechnya

The United States, Canada, and 14 European states say Russia has failed to respond to serious human rights violations and abuses in the North Caucasus region of Chechnya, where a "climate of impunity" continues to prevail against human rights …

Source: Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2020

WORLD China couple, Finland adoption, Pride masks, Morocco influencer

A Chinese lesbian couple's landmark court battle over the custody of their two children has stirred debate over LGBT rights and put a spotlight on the absence of a same-sex marriage law, Reuters reported. Shanghai resident Zhang Peiyi split up with her …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on May 5, 2020

WORLD Turkish president, Honduras killing, Pope Benedict, Tom of Finland

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan supported Turkey's top Muslim cleric, who caused a firestorm by claiming homosexuality "brings disease and causes this generation to decay," NBC News reported. In his first sermon during the holy month …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on Mar 11, 2020

World: Human Rights Council holds general debate on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention

10 March 2020 Human Rights Council HRC/20/28 10 March 2020 The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a general debate on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention. A summary of the beginning of the general debate, held earlier …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 3, 2020

'The pinnacle of storytelling': reader reviews of The Last of Us Part II

‘A phenomenal follow-up’ Beyond being one of the most visually and technically stunning games, the story forces the player to face the consequences of choices made in the first game and refuses to shy away from the pain of those choices. The main character …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Feb 21, 2020

France Must Disobey European Court of Human Rights, Le Pen Says After Soros ‘Ties’ to Judges Exposed

Europe 09:12 GMT 21.02.2020(updated 09:15 GMT 21.02.2020) Get short URL A new report by a French lawyer claims that one in five judges that have sat on the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the last decade had ties to a network of social justice …

Source: Sputnik News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Feb 5, 2020

Anti-gay hate on the rise in parts of Europe, report finds

Even as Europe’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community enjoys a high point in legally enshrined human rights, its members face growing threats posed by political hate speech and violence, according to a report released Tuesday …

Source: NBCNews - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 31, 2020

What’s at stake for women’s rights in 2020?

From US Republicans’ effort to get the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that established a woman’s right to an abortion, to Poland’s increased restrictions on access to emergency contraception, to Brazil’s clampdown on sexual health …

Source: Eco-Business - Neutral
Published on Jan 21, 2020

NATIONAL Presidential candidates, HIV news, Seattle LGBTQ bars, Tom of Finland

Presidential candidate Tom Steyer was baffled by his own comments he previously made on protecting the health of LGBTQ asylum seekers when asked to flesh out his plan during a New York Times interview, The Washington Blade noted. Asked to elaborate on his …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on Dec 28, 2019

Gay marriage: ‘Imagine Obaseki weds Oshiomhole’ (reactions)

Kiki Mordi – Journalist By Jennifer Okundia ”It’s almost 2020 and same-sex marriage is still illegal in Nigeria, like two people of the same sex can love themselves and want to build a family for themselves just like you and I but can’t because it is …

Source: PM News - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 10, 2020

Prepared Testimony to Commission on 'Unalienable' Rights

Good afternoon. My name is Kenneth Roth. I am the executive director of Human Rights Watch, a position I have held for the past 26 years. I thank the members of the commission for inviting me to testify today. Human Rights Watch was founded in 1978 as “ …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Jan 7, 2020

WORLD Israeli activist, PrEP and anxiety, Irish curriculum, Tom of Finland

LGBTQ activist and founder of the Bar Noar Tel Aviv LGBT youth center Shaul Ganon will receive hundreds of thousands of shekel in compensation from the state after charges that he was part of the motive for a shooting at the Bar Noar in 2009, The Jerusalem …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing
Published on Dec 17, 2019

WORLD Finland official, homophobia report, Ghana musicians, Justin Trudeau

Sanna Marin—the 34-year-old Finnish prime minister acknowledged as the youngest government leader in the world—said that she was raised by two moms, LGBTQ Nation reported. Born in 1985, she told Menaiset that the topic of homosexuality was taboo when she …

Source: Windy City Times - Left-wing

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Published on August 2, 2020 - 14:29 GMT

Federation of Gay Games: 8 Cities Move On In The 2026 Gay Games XII Bid Process

FGG Announces 8 Cities Vying To Host Gay Games XII, 2026: Auckland, Brisbane, Guadalajara, Munich, San Diego, Taipei, Toronto, Valencia SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, August 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shiv Paul FGG Officer …

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Published on July 27, 2020 - 15:13 GMT

TRAVEL ADVISORY UPDATE: Hwy 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord opens (July 27, 2020)

Hwy 93 south of Henderson to Hwy 169 remains closed due to flooding MANKATO, Minn. – (9 a.m.) Highway 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord opened to traffic around 6:30 a.m. today, Monday, July 27. Highway 19 had been closed due to flooding from Saturday’s …

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Published on July 27, 2020 - 15:13 GMT

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Hwy 93 south of Henderson to Hwy 169 and Hwy 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord remain closed due to ...

MANKATO, Minn. – (4 p.m.) Highway 93 from Henderson to Highway 169 and Highway 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord remain closed due to flooding from last night’s torrential rains. Monday morning traveler’s should be prepared for detours. Highway 93 motorists …

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Published on July 23, 2020 - 23:00 GMT

CapStar Financial Holdings and Gaylon Lawrence Announce Collaborative Agreement

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CapStar Financial Holdings, Inc. (“CapStar”, the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CSTR), the parent company of CapStar Bank, and Gaylon Lawrence jointly announced today an agreement to facilitate a strong and …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 17:59 GMT

**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor in Washington D.C.

12/12/2019 **Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor in Washington D.C. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis met with Federal Emergency …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Retired Federal Probation Officer: Stop Sending People to COVID-Filled Prisons Unnecessarily

In early April, the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City suffered its first coronavirus death: Michael Tyson. Mr. Tyson, 53, had been arrested in late February not because he had committed a crime, but for a technical violation of his parole. As a …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19

The idea of using our cell phones or other technology to help fight COVID-19 has probably received more attention than any other technology issue during the pandemic. Here at the ACLU, we have been skeptical of schemes to use apps for contact tracing or …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 6, 2020 - 14:06 GMT

First Lady, Agriculture Secretary: Every Pennsylvanian Deserves Access to Fresh, Local Food

First Lady Frances Wolf and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will be joined by Congressman Dwight Evans and food industry leaders to discuss how Pennsylvania’s $10 million Fresh Food Financing Initiative aims to address hunger, food insecurity and …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 10:00 GMT

I Change Nations Productive Business Civility & Civility360 Honor Challenged Champions & Heroes National Awareness Day.

Global Civility Leaders from around the world came together to discuss and address the Global Special Needs and brought forth solutions for inclusion for all PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Productive Business …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 06:29 GMT

Christian single hitting music platforms highlights work of changemakers

‘Change’ by Kate Stanford spotlights nonprofits making a difference in the world during difficult times AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new song featuring the vocal stylings of rising Christian artist Kate …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 13:28 GMT

Coronavirus - South Africa: Lessons of HIV/AIDS key to halting COVID-19 slide, says Red Cross

Download logo A senior Red Cross official has warned that South Africa needed to learn lessons from the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS to help curb the rise in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19, as the number crossed the half a …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 12:15 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Strengthening women’s access to climate information services crucial to improve their ability to ...

Download logo The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) on Thursday hosted a webinar in which participants discussed ways through which member States and institutions can strengthen the …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 12:15 GMT

Rugby, Books & Entrepreneurship

National team players Celestine Masinde and Jacob Ojee share their experiences about rugby,books and entrepreneurship tonight at 7.00pm. Celestine Masinde plays her club rugby for Stanbic Mwamba and is a member of the Kenya Women's national team and an …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 10:36 GMT

Call for Expression of Interest in Advocacy Reference Group

WHO / Luca Passerini PMNCH is leading a partnership effort to address the impact of COVID-19 on the health and rights of women, children and adolescents. A joint Call to Action aims to mobilize more than 1,000 PMNCH partners and to engage new …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 20:47 GMT

ArtMattan Films Sets Virtual Theatrical Release Date To August 28, 2020 For Made in Bangladesh

ArtMattan Films sets virtual theatrical release date to August 28, 2020 for TIFF 2019 Official Selection Made in Bangladesh! NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED SATES, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films, the film distribution arm of …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:49 GMT

Iran: Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) supporters and Resistance Units honor fallen heroes of the 1988 massacre

In August 1988, more than 30,000 political prisoners, were massacred by the clerical regime, making it a manifest case of a crime against humanity. PARIS, FRANCE, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “We will not forgive, nor forget, the …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 17:45 GMT

Experts by Experience Share Akathisia Stories

Akathisia Awareness Can Reduce Iatrogenic Suicide CHICAGO, IL, US, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Safe Medication Practices states a "fundamental strategy to create change is a simple one—to create compelling stories …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Coronavirus emergency appeal - UNHCR’s preparedness and response plan (REVISED) 5 August 2020

Download logo In light of the unprecedented impact that the COVID-19 outbreak is having across operations worldwide, UNHCR is revising its initial requirements of $33 million and is appealing for an additional $222 million, bringing revised requirements to …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Retired Federal Probation Officer: Stop Sending People to COVID-Filled Prisons Unnecessarily

In early April, the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City suffered its first coronavirus death: Michael Tyson. Mr. Tyson, 53, had been arrested in late February not because he had committed a crime, but for a technical violation of his parole. As a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19

The idea of using our cell phones or other technology to help fight COVID-19 has probably received more attention than any other technology issue during the pandemic. Here at the ACLU, we have been skeptical of schemes to use apps for contact tracing or …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:25 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Anticipatory action for COVID-19: building the systems that protect livelihoods throughout a ...

Download logo The impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis on food systems are vast and varied, and as of yet hard to predict. But nowhere are they felt harder than in countries already struggling with food security. When the socio- …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:24 GMT

Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19

The idea of using our cell phones or other technology to help fight COVID-19 has probably received more attention than any other technology issue during the pandemic. Here at the ACLU, we have been skeptical of schemes to use apps for contact tracing or …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 06:56 GMT

George L. Martin Recounts How Faith Sustained His Struggle Against Broken Justice System

“Faithwalking In Our Time” details prevailing after false accusations and imprisonment, seeing a system rife with abuses" UNITED STATES, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the growing movement to hold police accountable, George L. …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 05:53 GMT

Producer from Africa Brings The Next 400 Show to Hollywood

African Producer Yaw Acheampong Brings educational and entertaining new TV Show, The Next 400 Years to Hollywood MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About Yaw Acheampong Yaw Acheampong describes himself as …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 16:16 GMT

Retired Federal Probation Officer: Stop Sending People to COVID-Filled Prisons Unnecessarily

In early April, the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City suffered its first coronavirus death: Michael Tyson. Mr. Tyson, 53, had been arrested in late February not because he had committed a crime, but for a technical violation of his parole. As a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 5, 2020 - 20:45 GMT

Unity Care San Jose CA CEO Andre Chapman to join upcoming webinar as an expert panelist

Bay Area virtual town hall series invites Unity Care San Jose CA founder and CEO Andre Chapman to share his perspective on community empowerment. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unity Care San Jose CA CEO …

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Published on August 5, 2020 - 19:03 GMT

Recent Escalation in Human rights Violations in Pakistan

JOIN THE PROTEST AGAINST ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES OF SINDHIS IN PAKISTAN WASHINGTON, DC, USA, August 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sindhi Foundation is organizing a protest outside Pakistani ambassador's house in Washington D.C. on August …

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Published on August 5, 2020 - 18:58 GMT

Kimlin Johnson, Acclaimed Author & Civil Rights Activist, Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary of Her Race Relations Book

“All forms of systemic racism need to be confronted and changed.” ~ Kimlin Johnson LOS ANGELES, CA, US, August 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the weeks following the killing of George Floyd, millions of Americans marched on the streets and …

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