(2024-05-15). The Global South In The Arctic North. popularresistance.org In January, three months into Israel's attack on Gaza, a group people in the Inuit city of Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, rallied and called for a ceasefire. | One demonstrator said, "I think Palestinian rights are Indigenous rights to those lands, and we're on Indigenous land here, and if we're fighting for the rights of Indigenous people in Canada, in Nunavut, we should be doing the same worldwide." | Bigger rallies took place in the more populated cities of Whitehorse, Yukon, and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. | More than 200 people gathered at the Whitehorse waterfront, some o…
(2024-05-15). Israel's defeat and America's betrayal of humanity in Gaza. muslimmirror.com By Dr Mahboob Khawaja Global Mankind vs. Political Wickedness Rationality requires objective reasoning and it is not coming for an impending cataclysm of the Israeli onslaught on Rafah and the United States — the complicit friend in making of the genocide betrayed its own histroy of civility, morality, responsible political governance, equality of human rights, freedom and justice and …
(2024-05-15). Israel's defeat and America's betrayal of humanity in Gaza. muslimmirror.com By Dr Mahboob Khawaja Global Mankind vs. Political Wickedness Rationality requires objective reasoning and it is not coming for an impending cataclysm of the Israeli onslaught on Rafah and the United States — the complicit friend in making of the genocide betrayed its own histroy of civility, morality, responsible political governance, equality of human rights, freedom and justice and …
(2024-05-15). Deposed former Gabonese president declares hunger strike. plenglish.com Libreville, May 15 (Prensa Latina) The deposed former Gabonese president, Ali Bongo, announced the start of a hunger strike in protest against the alleged acts of torture and kidnapping against him and his family, by the military authorities that govern his country.
(2024-05-15). Sanctions Reveal Australia's Double Standards: Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Foreign Ministry of Iran condemned the sanctions that Australia has imposed on a number of Iranian individuals and entities, saying Australia's silence on the Israeli regime's aggressive attack on Iran's diplomatic mission in Syria testifies to Canberra's double standards.
(2024-05-15). Why African Homophobia is Still the Real Western Import. counterpunch.org African political leaders and religious zealots (both Christian and Muslim) have used homophobia as a tool for political and religious power for many years. They say that same-sex relations and gay rights are imports from the west. They have used homophobia to portray themselves as nationalists and defenders of African and religious values. They have
(2024-05-15). PEC Condemns Murder of UP Journalist, Demands Punishment for Perpetrators. pressenza.com Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global safety and media rights body, strongly condemns the murder of Ashutosh Srivastava, an Indian journalist based in Uttar Pradesh, on 13 May 2024 and demands a fair probe to identify and punish the perpetrators under the law of the land. Ashutosh (45), who hails from the Jaunpur locality, was associated with the nationalist news channel Sudarshan News and he was targeted by miscreants in the outskirts of the city. He was sent to a nearby hospital but the attending doctors declared him dead. Soon after he received threats for a series of reports on illegal cow slaughter…
(2024-05-15). Banning prayer in school: a lawful interference? ukhumanrightsblog.com 
By Rebekah Lee The case of R (TTT) v Michaela Community Schools Trust [2024] EWHC 843 (Admin) in the High Court before Mr Justice Linden concerned a claim brought by a pupil referred to as a TTT ("the Claimant") against the Michaela Community Schools Trust; ("the School"). The School is a secular secondary free school …
(2024-05-15). Court dismisses petition against veneral diseases law. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition filed by the Non-Profit Organization Center for Health Human Rights and Development (CEHURD). CEHURD had filed a petition challenging the legality of the Venereal Diseases Act. The Court however dismissed the petition on the ground that the law which was being …
(2024-05-15). Saudi Arabia: Call for lifting the arbitrary travel ban imposed on women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul and her family. fidh.org
(2024-05-15). A Manifesto for upholding human rights in the European Union. fidh.org At a time when democracy, the rule of law, and freedoms are under threat in the Union, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations are launching a Manifesto for human rights aimed at the candidates for the upcoming European elections in June. The goal? To urge them to commit to 10 priorities to uphold human rights during their next mandate.
| The Manifesto is available in several languages and is currently being translated into numerous European (…) | – |
(2024-05-15). Mozambique: Child Soldiers Used in Raid on Northern Town. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Rwandan Counter-Terrorism Special Units and Mozambique police patrol streets in Palma, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique on December 18, 2023. | © 2023 Cyrile Ndegeya/Anadolu via Getty Images…
(2024-05-15). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention of Anar Mammadli. fidh.org In a context of increasing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, more than 30 organisations including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders call for the immediate release of Anar Mammadli and urge the authorities of Azerbaijan to end reprisals against human rights defenders in the country.
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities' detention of Anar Mammadli, (…) | – |
(2024-05-15). European Elections 2024: FIDH calls on European election candidates to commit to human rights. fidh.org
(2024-05-15). Tribes could lease their water to dry states. Why is it so hard? grist.org 
The Colorado River Indian Tribes now have the ability to lease their water rights off-reservation, a move that could ease pressures on communities facing the effects of climate change through drought. The option may prove to be financially beneficial for the Colorado River Indian Tribes, also known as CRIT, but experts say the ability of the tribe to enter the water market is an outlier: For Indigenous Nations in the Southwest with a desire to sell their water, the process is so convoluted, it may take years before tribes, or non-tribal communities to see any financial benefit or much needed water. | This mont…
(2024-05-15). China demands immediateremoval of new U.S. tariffs. ecns.cn China has urged the United States to immediately lift the additional tariffs imposed on Chinese products, warning that it will take resolute actions to protect the country's rights and interests, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.
(2024-05-15). Gambia: Landmark Swiss Conviction of Ex-Official. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Switzerland's national flag flies over the entrance of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (Bundesstrafgericht) in Bellinzona, Switzerland March 5, 2020. | © REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann…
(2024-05-15). China voices serious concern over spying charges against Chinese citizens in UK. ecns.cn China on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the arrest and prosecution of the Chinese citizens and strongly urge the UK to earnestly protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese citizens in the UK.
(2024-05-15). Slovakia PM Robert Fico injured in shooting incident; suspect detained | Watch Video. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting incident on Wednesday afternoon and subsequently hospitalised.According to reports from TA3, a Slovakian television station, Robert Fico, aged 59, sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach after four shots were fired outside the House of Culture in Handlova, located approximately 150 km northeast of the capital. The Slovalia Prime Minister was reportedly engaged in a meeting with supporters at the time of the incident. A suspect has been apprehended, and the area has been cordoned off by the police.
(2024-05-15). Closing Statements at the 28 September Killings Trial in Conakry. fidh.org The trial of the eleven (11) defendants accused of taking part in the 28 September 2009 killings enters a new phase, that of the closing arguments. Fourteen lawyers are representing the victims and the civil parties organizations supporting them which include the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations in Guinea: the Organisation Guinéenne des Droits de l'Homme et du Citoyen (OGDH) and the Association des Victimes, Parents et Amis (AVIPA). The trial (…) | – |
(2024-05-15). Dutton shares blame for detainee accused of bashing woman. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-15). China vows 'all necessary measures' against additional U.S. tariffs. ecns.cn MOF on Tuesday urged the U.S. to immediately cancel the additional tariffs on Chinese products and vowed to take resolute measures to defend its rights over U.S.' announcement to increase tariffs on Chinese products including electric vehicles (EVs)…
(2024-05-15). More than money: New report reveals shortcomings in human rights policies of leading public development banks. fidh.org
(2024-05-15). 6 months internship at the Business, Human Rights and Environment Office. fidh.org FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1992, we have been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You can find us online and on our social networks:
| www.fidh.org/en twitter.com/fidh_en www.linkedin.com/company/fidh-internatio… www.facebook.com/FIDH.HumanRights (…) | – |
(2024-05-15). Georgia: International solidarity with Georgian civil society. fidh.org More than forty-five human rights organisations from around the world, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning the efforts of the Georgian government to introduce the law on the transparency of foreign influence.
As human rights defenders across the globe, we are deeply troubled by efforts of the Georgian government to stifle civil society voices (…) | – |
(2024-05-15). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2024-05-15). Georgia: Parliament must drop the legislation on "transparency of foreign influence" fidh.org Georgian authorities' attempt to reintroduce the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence is an attack against civil society and independent media. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center call on the Parliament of Georgia to reject the adoption of this legislation, which is not compatible with the respect of the rights to freedom of association and expression.
Paris-Geneva-Tbilisi, May 7, 2024 — On May 1, 2024, the (…) | – |
(2024-05-15). Government supports Caster Semenya in legal battle. sanews.gov.za Government supports Caster Semenya in legal battle | The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has expressed that it stands in solidarity, with unwavering commitment, to seek justice for Caster Mokgadi Semenya as she is back in the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in France. | The court will reportedly consider whether the double Olympic champion must lower her testosterone levels in order to participate in competitions. | "The department is committed to advocating for fairness and equality in sport. As the country celebrates 30 Years of Democracy, every athlete, regardless of their gend…
(2024-05-15). Organizaciones argentinas alistan acciones contra medidas de Milei. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) Organizaciones sociales, sindicales y defensoras de los derechos humanos en Argentina alistan hoy los detalles de acciones para rechazar la llamada Ley àìmnibus y el fuerte ajuste impulsado por el Gobierno de Javier Milei.
(2024-05-15). Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah travel ban overturned. newarab.com 
In a social media post, pro-Palestine legal rights group the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) announced that the organisation, alongside lawyer Alexander Gorski and the European Legal Support Centre, have successfully challenged the travel restriction. | The la…
(2024-05-15). Assad portraits and Syria flags in Bahrain for Arab Summit. newarab.com 
Billboards featuring portraits of The portraits of Assad, responsible for horrific human rights abuses in Syria, were erected ahead of the 33rd Arab Summit held in Bahrain on 16 May, which the Syrian regime's head is expected to attend. | Around Bahrain, major r…
(2024-05-15). EU broadens sanctions to cover Iran's missile program. presstv.ir The EU has expanded its sanctions on Iran after the country launched missile attacks against Israel.
(2024-05-15). Iran strongly condemns Australian sanctions. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned Australia's sanctions against several Iranian senior officials, entities and companies allegedly over the country's peaceful missile and drone programs.
(2024-05-15). Sanctions and war central axis of US foreign policy: Venezuela VP. presstv.ir Venezuela's Vice President states that the American imposed sanctions over the Latin American country are, along with war, the central axis of the foreign policy of the United States.
(2024-05-15). Chabahar is for 'everyone's benefit': India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran deal. presstv.ir India dismisses US threats of sanctions over a deal to operate the Chabahar Port in Iran.
(2024-05-15). US assassination of Soleimani should be focus of global attention: Iran rights official. presstv.ir The top Iranian human rights official says the 2020 US assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad should become the focus of global attention.