(2023-11-20). The Politics of Indefinite Detention in Australia. counterpunch.org 
The High Court of Australia is not known for its zealotry in protecting human rights, and certainly not when considering the persuasive pull of international law and conventions. The Australian Parliament is usually given a generous hand in making policies that tend to outrage such conventions, a freedom made that much easier by an absence
(2023-11-20). UN rights chief calls for end to Israeli killing of Gaza's people at schools and shelters. presstv.ir The UN human rights chief expresses disbelief following a "horrendous" bout of Israeli violence against the Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-20). Palestinian Activist Remembers Vivian Silver, Israeli Canadian Peace Activist Killed in Hamas Attack. democracynow.org 
Israeli and Palestinian peace activists are mourning 74-year-old Canadian Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver after she was confirmed killed on October 7 during the Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be'eri, where she lived. She was previously thought to be held hostage. Silver co-founded the Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation, sat on the board for the human rights group B'Tselem and was an active member of Women Wage Peace. Silver's friend and colleague Samah Salaime, a Palestinian feminist activist, says Silver would have pushed for dialogue to find a peaceful solution to the c…
(2023-11-20). Is Uganda Human Rights Commission rebranding? independent.co.ug 
New focus is on the economy, instead of civil and political rights Kampala, Uganda | DICTA ASIIMWE | For years, Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has produced annual reports with various variations of this excerpt from its 2020 report: "The government was reluctant to investigate, prosecute, or punish officials who committed human rights abuses, whether in …
(2023-11-21). Yemeni Armed Forces Capture Israeli Ship in Red Sea: Exclusive. orinocotribune.com The Yemeni Armed Forces detain an Israeli cargo ship in the Red Sea in the latest escalation against the Israeli occupation in light of its genocide in Gaza. | The Yemeni Naval Forces managed to capture an Israeli ship in the depths of the Red Sea, sources familiar with the matter told Al Mayadeen on Sunday. | Reportedly, 52 people aboard the Israeli ship, presumably a vehicle carrier, were detained, Al Mayadeen's sources added, revealing that the Yemeni Armed Forces were working on revealing their identities and nationalities. | The ship is called the Galaxy Leader. It is Bahamian-flagged but owned by an Israeli…
(2023-11-21). Tel Aviv police ban World Children's Day event supporting "children living in the shadow of the war" mondoweiss.net 
Tel Aviv police refused to allow a silent vigil for World Children's Day saying the event could "cause serious harm to public security." Police have used this same rationale to attack and detain peaceful protesters around the country.
(2023-11-20). Yemeni forces seize Israeli ship in Red Sea, detain 52 crew onboard. presstv.ir The crew were under investigation and their nationalities were being verified by the relevant Yemeni agencies.
(2023-11-20). Four more Palestinian students detained in nightly raids for social media posts. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli police continue to detain students over social media posts in what critics say is a coordinated campaign to crush the Palestinian student movement.
(2023-11-20). Pro-Palestine fan breaches security to reach Kohli in WC; detained. muslimmirror.com Ahmedabad : A pro-Palestine fan breached a tight security cordon to enter the field of play in a desperate attempt to hug Virat Kohli during the World Cup final between India and Australia here on Sunday. City police have booked the 24-year-old fan, identified as Wen Johnson, on the charges of trespassing and obstructing public …
(2023-11-21). Americans are Bankrolling Israel's Unfolding Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org Palestinians, on the basis of their legal right against being wiped out, have filed a major lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration for funding Israel's ongoing pogrom in Gaza, one that has killed more than 11,000 people, including 4,700 children. Represented by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), the plaintiffs include Palestinians who have collectively lost at least 116 family members to U.S.-funded Israeli military attacks.
(2023-11-21). Maryland Lawmakers Threaten Leading Immigrant Advocacy Group. popularresistance.org The retribution from state lawmakers was swift and severe after Gustavo Torres, the executive director of CASA de Maryland, posted a tweet and statement on November 6, calling out Israel's "terror" against Gaza and urging a ceasefire. Outrage and threats rained down from donors and politicians against the largest immigrant rights group in the Mid-Atlantic region. | Deeply alarmed, CASA took down…
(2023-11-20). Building BRICS in the Arctic. infobrics.org The Council's 2021-2030 Strategic Plan states that it is working towards making the Arctic a region of "peace, stability and constructive cooperation, that is a vibrant, prosperous, sustainable and secure home for all its inhabitants, including Indigenous Peoples, and where their rights and wellbeing are respected…
(2023-11-20). Why Meaningful Algorithm Auditing is Key to Protecting Civil Rights in the Digital Age. aclu.org 
Employers today rely on various kinds of artificial intelligence (AI) or other
(2023-11-20). 59 Palestinian journalists killed in Israel's war on Gaza so far: Advocacy group. presstv.ir A rights advocacy group says 59 Palestinian journalists have been killed during Israel's war on Gaza so far.
(2023-11-20). World must recognize Palestinian children's right to live: Iran's rights chief. presstv.ir Iran's rights chief Gharibabadi says the world must act to protect the rights of children in Gaza.
(2023-11-20). Doctor's suspension after questioning the severity of Covid 19 did not breach his Article 10 rights. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
This was an appeal by a doctor against a decision of the medical practitioners' tribunal that he was guilty of misconduct. He also appealed against the tribunal's decision to suspend his registration for six months. Factual and legal background The appellant ("A") is a colorectal and breast surgeon who has been registered since 1990, having …
(2023-11-20). Tenants demand a national renters bill of rights amidst skyrocketing rents and corporate landlord profiteering. nationofchange.org Rising up for housing justice: tenants unite to demand a national renters bill of rights.
(2023-11-20). AOC, 20 NY Lawmakers Demand Columbia Reinstate Pro-Palestine Student Groups. truthout.org A group of over 20 elected New York officials, including lawmakers such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D), is urging Columbia University to reverse its recent decision to suspend two pro-Palestine student organizations amid Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza. The push by progressives in the state comes as free speech rights for groups and individuals who support Palestinian rights is quickly… |
(2023-11-20). Federal Court Guts Enforcement of Voting Rights Act in "Catastrophic" Ruling. truthout.org On Monday, a conservative three-judge panel on the United State's most right-wing federal court struck down the primary enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act in a ruling that experts are saying would be "catastrophic" for voting rights across the country if upheld. In a 2-1 ruling, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private litigants, like voting and civil rights groups… |
(2023-11-20). Fast Fashion Is Antithetical to Workers' Rights. counterpunch.org 
'Tis the season for holiday shopping, and as American consumers ready their spending dollars, few of us are likely to link our gift buying to the high cost of low prices on the other side of the planet. This is especially true for what has come to be known as "fast fashion," the clothing equivalent
(2023-11-21). World must recognize Palestinian children's right to live: Iran's rights chief. presstv.ir Iran's rights chief Gharibabadi says the world must act to protect the rights of children in Gaza.
(2023-11-20). EU Countries Bought More Than €6 Billion in Russian LNG in 2023, Failure of West's Sanctions Regime. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-20). EU countries bought more than €6 billion in Russian LNG between Jan-Sept. infobrics.org "Sanctions don't hit us as they should," says Peskov.