On Tuesday, Human Rights Watch addressed a letter to France’s new Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, urging him to prioritize human rights when crafting national and international policies. The HRW ...

In Geneva on 9 February, the United Nations deputy human rights chief gave an alarming update on the dramatic impact of the financial crisis on the UN’s ability to promote and protect human rights ...

The United Nation (UN), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have called for the humane deployment of Artificial Intelligence ...

Amnesty International on Tuesday urged Ghana’s newly sworn-in president, John Mahama, to prioritize human rights. The organization emphasized the importance of tackling gender disparity, safeguarding ...

Human rights are not just words on paper. Advocates, social movements and government champions have brought much needed positive changes by pushing for the adoption of international human rights ...

The House of Representatives, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the government of the United Kingdom and other stakeholders have pledged to support efforts at deepening human rights ...

The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, in his report presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council last September, stated that "no one is safe when human rights are attacked." He ...

For 40 years, Kerry Kennedy has worked on the frontlines of human rights protection around the world. For her commitment and impact, the University of Dayton Human Rights Center will honor Kennedy ...

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“Cultural heritage is significant in the present, both as a message from the past and as a pathway to the future. Viewed from a human rights perspective, it is important not only in itself, but also ...