The world is forgetting the escalating violence in eastern Congo as conflicts continue in places like Ukraine and Gaza, the U.N. human rights chief said Wednesday while visiting the region and calling for peace and support for millions repeatedly displaced.
The U.N. Human Rights Council demanded Friday that Israel be held accountable for war crimes, without mentioning the atrocities of Hamas.
GENEVA — The United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday voted to adopt a resolution designed to protect the rights of intersex people, the first initiative of its kind that diplomats and rights groups described as an landmark moment for human rights. Twenty-four countries voted in favor, twenty-three abstained and none voted against the resolution, which was spearheaded by Finland, South Africa, Chile and Australia. The U.N. has cited experts as saying that 1.7% of babies are born intersex,...
By David Brunnstrom and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) – The Philippines is determined to assert its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, its foreign secretary said on Friday at a meeting
The European Court of Human Rights's ruling is expected to resonate across Europe and beyond, and to embolden more communities to bring climate cases against governments.
The head of an organisation that represents Northamptonshire’s police officers has said that they need better protection against assaults. Northamptonshire Police Federation Chair Sam Dobbs said that the his officers should not ‘expect to be punchbags’ and said he had held meetings with force bosses to press the need for increased protection. His comments come weeks after two Northamptonshire police officers were attacked with a knife. A man has since been charged in connection with a knife...
Human Rights Watch says an Israeli strike on a Gaza apartment building in
The world is not doing enough to protect coral reefs, the United Nations’ special envoy for the ocean said Tuesday in defense of the marine ecosystems that protect biodiversity, sustain underwater life and produce some of the oxygen we breathe.
Last year's race was delayed for 15 minutes and more than 100 people arrested. Protestors scaled perimeter fencing and attempted to glue themselves to fences. Aintree security are planning for 'all eventualities' to ensure smooth-running
“Where properly managed, the benefits to employers are significant," one legal expert told Fortune.
Former President Donald Trump made the right call Monday when he declared that abortion will be left to the states if he’s elected this November.
CAIRO (AP) — Two basic mistakes, according to the Israeli military. First, an officer overlooked a message detailing the vehicles in the convoy. Second, a spotter saw something in one car – possibly a bag – that he thought was a weapon. Officials say the result was the series of Israeli drone strikes that killed []