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Published on Oct 15, 2020

Pandemic Dealt ‘Profound Blows’ to Human Rights Worldwide, High Commissioner Warns Third Committee, amid Calls for ...

GA/SHC/4294 General Assembly Third Committee Aside from weakening vital medical systems, damaging the global economy and slowing development gains, the COVID‑19 pandemic has also caused “profound, multi-faceted blows” to fundamental freedoms …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2020

World: Remarks of Under-Secretary-General Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual ...

Distinguished panelists and guests, I am grateful for this opportunity to discuss the issue of justice for all survivors of conflict-related sexual violence with a focus on men and boys. During my field missions, I always endeavored to meet with all …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
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: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jun 22, 2020

Israel reaches record number of openly gay lawmakers

Israel swore in its latest openly gay lawmaker on Monday, marking a record for the country considered a regional pioneer on LGBT rights despite opposition from religious conservatives. Yorai Lahav Hertzanu from the centrist Blue and White alliance became …

Source: Raw Story - Left-wing
Published on Jun 22, 2020

Israel Reaches Record Number of Openly Gay Lawmakers

Israel swore in its latest openly gay lawmaker on Monday, marking a record for the country considered a regional pioneer on LGBT rights despite opposition from religious conservatives. Yorai Lahav Hertzanu from the centrist Blue and White alliance …

Source: Voice of America - Public Broadcaster
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: ReliefWeb - Neutral
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: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Aug 24, 2019

If Trump were the raving mad King of Liechtenstein all of this would be comical

Welcome to another edition of What Fresh Hell?, Raw Story’s roundup of news items that might have become controversies under another regime, but got buried – or were at least under-appreciated – due to the daily firehose of political pratfalls, unhinged …

Source: Raw Story - Left-wing
Published on Jun 28, 2019

World: Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteurs on violence against women

AFTERNOON GENEVA (27 June 2019) - The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a clustered interactive dialogue with Dubravka Šimonović, Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, and Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, Special …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jun 25, 2019

World: Human Rights Council discusses violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and ...

GENEVA (24 June 2019) - The Human Rights Council in its midday meeting held a clustered interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and the Special …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jun 23, 2019

Desperate Nigerians exploit gay, outcast claims, B’Haram war to seek asylum in Europe, US, Canada

JESUSEGUN ALAGBE writes about some claims Nigerians make to embassies and their ‘host’ countries to secure asylum status Henry (not real name) recently contacted this writer for a story which he originated to be worked on and published in a national …

Source: Punch - Neutral
Published on Mar 14, 2019

World: Human Rights Council holds general debate on human rights bodies and mechanisms

AFTERNOON 13 March 2019 Hears Address by Haitian Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Presentation of Reports of the Forum on Minority Issues, the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, the Social Forum, and the Coordination Committee of …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2019

World: Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed

7 March 2019 Human Rights Council MORNING Starts Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General. The Council …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Dec 19, 2018

Gay Mitchell: 'DUP has lost plot if it sees some regulatory harmonisation as a slippery slope to Dublin'

The Schengen Area encompasses most EU states (though not Ireland or Britain) and non-EU states such as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. There are 26 countries in Schengen, including 22 EU states, with others waiting to join.At present, …

Source: Irish Independent - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2018

India on brink of biggest gay rights victory since independence

India stands on the brink of the greatest breakthrough for gay rights since the country’s independence, activists say, as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on whether homosexuality is illegal. While the LGBT+ rights movement has progressed in leaps and …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Sep 12, 2018

Romania moves closer to banning same-sex marriage after vote

Romanian senators have overwhelmingly voted for a measure that could be used to change the country’s constitution so that it defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Romania’s constitution currently defines marriage as a union between “ …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 10, 2018

More and more babies born outside of marriage in the EU

More babies are born out of wedlock in Europe. As of 2016, 43% of births came outside of marriage, according to Eurostat, the statistics gathering arm of the European Union. This could be due to changes in traditional family structures, civil partnerships …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2018

As a British-Indian lesbian, the Supreme Court needs to make a change

Growing up in the cultural juxtaposition of British Asian communities in London, little did I know that the colonial “Raj-era hangover” law which criminalises homosexuality in India could alter my chances of future happiness. Since last week, the rights of …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 4, 2018

Supreme Court opening 'could affect gay marriage as much as abortion'

In the week since Justice Anthony M. Kennedy announced his retirement, the future of Roe v. Wade has dominated the conversation among both liberals and conservatives, becoming a flashpoint in the partisan battle over President Donald Trump's pick to …

Source: The Independent - Uncategorized

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Published on January 11, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Sunworks Names Gaylon Morris as Chief Executive Officer

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), a provider of solar power solutions for agriculture, commercial and industrial (ACI), public works and residential markets, today announced that the company’s Board of …

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Published on January 13, 2021 - 19:29 GMT

Queer Quarantine: “Lilies” Film Takes Home Awards at Short Film Festivals

PORTLAND, OREGON, USA, January 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When COVID lockdowns began, poet Joni Renee Whitworth instituted a daily writing practice to ward off doomscrolling. The writing habit led to a messy basket full of papers, post-it …

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Published on January 13, 2021 - 19:05 GMT

“Train of Life”

“Train of Life” featuring Gloria Gaynor theme to “More Than Enough” LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, January 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Life is a journey of unknown destinations so share this video with the people you love before they (or you) …

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Published on December 29, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

2020 Gay Travel Awards Winners Revealed!

23 Leading LGBTQ, inclusive and accepting winners selected from hundreds of finalists. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, USA, December 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2020 Gay Travel Awards℠ presented by GayTravel.com announced the winners today. In …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 22:39 GMT

What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?

The nation stands alert, anxious about armed actions planned for Jan. 17 and Jan. 20 to contest the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The FBI has warned of the potential for armed demonstrators targeting legislatures, and extremist groups have made …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 15, 2021 - 22:39 GMT

Why the ACLU Called for Trump’s Impeachment

This past weekend, the national board of the ACLU convened an emergency meeting to respond to the events at the Capitol building on January 6. After hours of deliberation, the board voted unanimously to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump—for the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 15, 2021 - 17:29 GMT

The Unspoken Agreement Between Prosecutors and Law Enforcement

Last week’s physical and civic violence at the U.S. Capitol has raised a terrifying set of questions about American democracy, including the potential complicity of law enforcement in insurrection. The president-elect joined the entire freethinking world …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 14, 2021 - 22:00 GMT

Traveling Tribes: A Great Pandemic Pivot

As the pandemic subsides, tribes of like-minded travelers will gather again. This new book shows people how to make money orchestrating group travel experiences UNITED STATES, January 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The pandemic has changed a lot …

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Published on January 18, 2021 - 11:00 GMT

National Conference on Police Misconduct & Qualified Immunity: Reimagining “We the People”

A much-needed discussion on the disproportionate use of force by police in interactions with black people and the disparate treatment of black protestors HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The killing of George …

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Published on January 18, 2021 - 03:03 GMT

La Scuola d’Italia “Guglielmo Marconi” annuncia il nuovo programma di borse di studio 2021

Il fondo coprirà totalmente o parzialmente la retta scolastica per il primo anno di frequenza. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, January 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Scuola d’Italia, con sede a New York, l’unica scuola internazionale italiana al …

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Published on January 18, 2021 - 03:00 GMT

Gross Global Happiness Summit 2021 programmed at the United Nations University for Peace

Gross Global Happiness will be held both virtually and onsite at the UPEACE campus this March 12th – 14th, 2021. MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Globally, happiness is one of our most important goals. …

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Published on January 17, 2021 - 19:17 GMT

Conservatives and others flock to FlapChat Digital Community

Many conservatives flock to FlapChat Digital Community, but CEO Bass explains that all views are welcome on the premier social media platform FlapChat. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, USA, January 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citing itself as the premier …

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Published on January 17, 2021 - 19:05 GMT

Tamils Unitedly Urge UN Human Rights Council to Refer Sri Lanka to International Criminal Court (ICC)

" we urge Member States to take decisive and timely action to grant redress to the people who have been denied justice thus far" JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, January 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a joint letter to 47 Member States …

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Published on January 17, 2021 - 14:55 GMT

4 Wheel City Announces MLK Day Peace Week Music Video Release Event for “Long Time Coming” January 18th in NYC

4 Wheel City is celebrating the 11th annual Peace Week and MLK Day with a release of the new video for “Long Time Coming” on Monday, January 18th. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Martin Luther King’s legacy as …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 15:22 GMT

UK Schools spread disinformation about Hinduism, resulting in bullying and racial hate crime, a report suggests

Report reveals that pupils leave schools with an incorrect&sparse understanding of Hinduism. Due to it, Hindus experience bullying&inferiority complex issues LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UK Schools …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 15:32 GMT

ARMENIAN PROVOCATIONS RISK RETURN TO CONFLICT

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The following statement has been made by L’Heritage, l’Association Culturelle d’Azerbaïdjan: Recent actions by Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan are clear …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 15:30 GMT

Friends of Oakland Animal Services Wins $60K from PetSmart Charities for Pop-Up Clinics for Pets of Unhoused Oaklanders

Monthly Community Vet Clinics Provide Critical Medical Care for Beloved Cats and Dogs OAKLAND, CA, US, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The harsh winter weather and the dangers of COVID-19 are making the challenges of homelessness in …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 13:30 GMT

Despite Unprecedented Challenges Worldwide in 2020, Canada’s IDRF Helped a Record Number of People

More than 840,000 vulnerable people supported through charity’s relief and development projects TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While 2020 will go down in history as one of the most difficult years ever for the …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 22:39 GMT

Why the ACLU Called for Trump’s Impeachment

This past weekend, the national board of the ACLU convened an emergency meeting to respond to the events at the Capitol building on January 6. After hours of deliberation, the board voted unanimously to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump—for the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 15, 2021 - 22:39 GMT

What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?

The nation stands alert, anxious about armed actions planned for Jan. 17 and Jan. 20 to contest the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The FBI has warned of the potential for armed demonstrators targeting legislatures, and extremist groups have made …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 15, 2021 - 22:39 GMT

Why the ACLU Called for Trump’s Impeachment

This past weekend, the national board of the ACLU convened an emergency meeting to respond to the events at the Capitol building on January 6. After hours of deliberation, the board voted unanimously to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump—for the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 15, 2021 - 22:39 GMT

What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?

The nation stands alert, anxious about armed actions planned for Jan. 17 and Jan. 20 to contest the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The FBI has warned of the potential for armed demonstrators targeting legislatures, and extremist groups have made …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 17:29 GMT

The Unspoken Agreement Between Prosecutors and Law Enforcement

Last week’s physical and civic violence at the U.S. Capitol has raised a terrifying set of questions about American democracy, including the potential complicity of law enforcement in insurrection. The president-elect joined the entire freethinking world …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 17:27 GMT

The Unspoken Agreement Between Prosecutors and Law Enforcement

Last week’s physical and civic violence at the U.S. Capitol has raised a terrifying set of questions about American democracy, including the potential complicity of law enforcement in insurrection. The president-elect joined the entire freethinking world …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 13:11 GMT

Mounting hostilities disrupt aid delivery in the Central African Republic

Download logo Humanitarian operations in several parts of the Central African Republic are at a standstill due to ongoing election unrest and heightened insecurity, leaving many of the 2.8 million people in need of essential humanitarian aid without access …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 13:11 GMT

Number of Central African refugees soars as violence intensifies

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for the immediate end to all violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) as nearly 60,000 people have been forced to seek refuge in neighbouring countries since December, a two-fold rise in just one week. Most …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 11:42 GMT

Statement attributable to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the situation of Eritrean refugees in ...

I remain extremely troubled by the humanitarian situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and its impact on civilians, in particular Eritrean refugees hosted in the region. We have recently seen some positive developments, working with the government to …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 20:08 GMT

UN Urged to Refer Sri Lanka to International Criminal Court (ICC) by Tamil Families of the Disappeared

KILINOCHI, SRI LANKA, January 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Relatives of Enforced Disappearances in the North and East Provinces of Sri Lanka, urged UN Human Rights Council to Refer Sri Lanka to International Criminal …

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