(2024-03-13). NGOs warn against weaponization of human rights. ecns.cn Experts from non-governmental organizations voiced on Tuesday their strong opposition to the weaponization of human rights by some countries and called to better promote human rights protection by advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
(2024-03-13). China, UN co-host side event in Geneva to promote protection of human rights of persons with disability. ecns.cn China is willing to work with all parties to take this opportunity to take concrete measures to eliminate the difficulties faced by persons with disabilities and truly achieve the goal of "leaving no one behind" .
(2024-03-13). Activists Confront Lawmakers and AIPAC Members on Gaza. indybay.org In an action welcoming AIPAC to Congress for their lobbying efforts, human rights activists including members of Code Pink and others continued their weeklong "Flood Congress for Palestine" campaign by greeting AIPAC and Congress members outside of the Capitol, in the street and today, inside the Rayburn Congressional Office Building.
(2024-03-13). Sunday 4/7: Live from Jenin. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 FRANKLIN ST. | S.F.
(2024-03-13). Despite assurances, Israel restricts entry of Palestinian youth into Al-Aqsa during Ramadan. peoplesdispatch.org Occupying forces have killed over 400 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since October 7 and detained over 7,500 of them in violent and destructive raids…
(2024-03-13). Occupation forces kill six, including three children, in West Bank and Jerusalem. peoplesdispatch.org 
Israel has repeatedly attacked the occupied territories since the war in Gaza killing over 400 Palestinians, including over 100 children, and detaining nearly 8,000…
(2024-03-13). EcoWaste Coalition Pushes for Chemical Ingredients and Hazards Disclosure to Uphold Consumer Rights to Information and Safety. pressenza.com 12 March 2024, Quezon City. Ahead of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on March 15, the zero waste and toxics-free advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition urged manufacturers to ensure consumer access to chemicals in product information, and for the authorities to make such a practice mandatory before any commodity is offered for sale in the marketplace, including in online shopping platforms. | The WCRD seeks to raise global awareness about consumer rights, consumer protection, and empowerment. Led by Consumers International, WCRD serves as a reminder for nations across the globe to enforce consumer rights and…
(2024-03-13). ACLU Slams House for Latest Plan to Ban TikTok and Stifle Free Speech. scheerpost.com 
By American Civil Liberties Union WASHINGTON — The House Energy and Commerce Committee announced it would be voting on a bill this Thursday that would effectively ban TikTok in the United States. This bill, which was introduced by Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), would violate the First Amendment rights of hundreds of millions …
(2024-03-13). South Africa participates in UN commission on status of women. sanews.gov.za South Africa participates in UN commission on status of women | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, is leading the South African delegation at the 68th Session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), currently underway at the UN headquarters in New York. | Taking place from 11 – 22 March, the largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment is instrumental in promoting women's rights and shaping global standards on gender equality and women empowerment. | The CSW68 takes place under the theme, 'Accelerating the achievement of gender equal…
(2024-03-13). Archbishops warn UK extremism definition will target Muslim communities. middleeasteye.net 
Archbishops warn UK extremism definition will target Muslim communities | Church of England leaders say overhaul of UK counter-extremism strategy threatens free speech, rights to worship and peaceful protest, and could 'vilify the wrong people' | | Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbur…
(2024-03-13). Egypt: Sisi government 'granted amnesty' to Islamic State fighters who committed war crimes in Sinai. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt: Sisi government 'granted amnesty' to Islamic State fighters who committed war crimes in Sinai | Two rights groups warn of 'risk of impunity' for grave abuses after Egyptian army reached deals with Wilayat Sina' affiliate | | The Egyptian army in the desert in North Sinai (AFP/Egypt Army)…
(2024-03-13). Miklashevich: Updated Constitution strengthens foundations of Belarusian society, state. eng.belta.by The commentary will be used to explain the provisions of the Constitution in labor collectives, educational institutions, among all segments of the population in order to cultivate a respectful attitude to the Basic Law of the country, to raise awareness of their constitutional rights, freedoms and obligations and to promote the understanding of the importance to strictly observe the constitutional norms in daily life and professional activities.
(2024-03-13). Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO. newarab.com 
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO member Turkey supports Ukraine's territorial integrity. But it also maintains cordial relations with Russia and regularly speaks with both sides in the conflict. It has provided Ukraine with military and political support but also opposes sanctions on Moscow. | Speakin…
(2024-03-13). US sanctions affiliates to Iran-backed group in Bahrain. newarab.com 
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four individuals in Iran for aiding the Bahrain-based, U.S.- The sanctions were imposed