UN rights chief arrives in Syria for first ever visit
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk arrived in Syria's capital, Damascus, on Tuesday for the first ...
New Report Shows Link Between Ending HIV And Upholding Human Rights
Here are some of the findings from UNAIDS' new report on HIV and human rights, and what they could mean for the fight against ...
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Nations Should Boldly Redefine Development Approach
Human rights should be at the heart of economic policymaking and the sustainability of our planet should be valued over ...
Who really benefits from economic development? Experts say human rights needs to be priority
A new study by the University of Portsmouth calls for human rights to be at the heart of any economic development.
The UN says Australia violated human rights law, but it’s unlikely to change the way we treat refugees
The UN Human Rights Committee found 24 young detainees on Nauru experienced “cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment”. But are ...
Australia asked to pay compensation for violating rights of asylum seekers in Nauru camps
UN watchdog finds refugees and asylum seekers suffered deterioration of physical and mental health in offshore detention ...
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Human rights synonymous with Islamic principles
The motto of the United Nations is “peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet”. Clearly the present state of the planet ...
United Nations shows just how far it's sunk with latest anti-Israel scheme
Over the years, the UN has transformed from an institution dedicated to safeguarding human dignity into a platform where ...
Australia says it doesn't control Nauru detention centre, as UN says it violated human rights
The UN Human Rights Committee has asked Australia to provide compensation to the victims and to ensure similar violations do ...
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Braulio Vargas’ Fight for Human Rights in Costa Rica is Purpose in Action
Braulio leads a nationwide movement to teach Costa Ricans about the 30 fundamental rights outlined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.