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Thousands of people gathered in Caracas, Venezuela, on April 6, 2019 during a demonstration called by opposition leader and self-proclaimed president of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó. Guaidó invited his supporters to attend the demonstrations to exert more press
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Navigating Justice: The ICC's Role in Venezuela's Human Rights Crisis

Claudia Cañón Nogales holds a BA degree in International Relations from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) and a MA degree in Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance from the ...

Last update 5 Jun 2024
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Amnesty International: New Report on The State of the World’s Human Rights 2023-2024

In April 2024, Amnesty International released a new report on the State of the World’s Human Rights, which concerns human rights status and violations around the world in 2023. The report ...

Last update 7 Jun 2024
The village of Manyang, in Sudan, after armed clashes. The photo shows the remains of a hut destroyed during the conflict.
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FAO: Famine risk in Sudan is real

Millions in Sudan are on the brink of famine, with a "window of opportunity" for the international community to act, as the main planting season approaches, according to a senior official from the ...

Last update 5 Jun 2024
Process of Peace in Colombia
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The right to live in peace of the community of San José de Apartadó and Colombia: the appeal from academics

“It is time to restore the right of the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó and Colombia to live in peace.” In 2016, a Peace Agreement was signed between the State of ...

Last update 30 May 2024
 UN News: A girl plays in Al-Jufaina camp for displaced people in Marib, Yemen.
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United Nations: urgent funding appeal for Yemen

UN agencies and numerous aid partners emphasized the need for ongoing support for humanitarian efforts in Yemen. After nine years of conflict, over half the population—18.2 million people, ...

Last update 30 May 2024
Criminal Tribunals in The Hague
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ICC Prosecutor issues applications for arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders

On May 20, 2024, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan issued applications for arrest warrants to seek accountability for those responsible for the crimes, under the Rome Statute, committed in the conflict in ...

Last update 30 May 2024
Joint Youth Submission on autonomous weapons systems to the United Nations Secretary General
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Joint Youth Submission on autonomous weapons systems to the United Nations Secretary General

“I dream of a future where technology contributes to creating a more sustainable and harmonious society rather than being a threat to us.” - Hiba, 20, Pakistan The Stop Killer Robots ...

Last update 27 May 2024
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: the new Law on Foreign Influence in Georgia affects freedom of expression and association

In Georgia, a new Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence has been adopted. The law on foreign agents' influence requires media, NGOs and non-profit organizations to declare that they are pursuing ...

Last update 30 May 2024
Combating hate speech Poster
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Combating Hate Crime and supporting its victims in cooperation with civil society: The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopts a new Recommendation to its 46 Member States

A Recommendation on preventing and combating hate crime, including its investigation, recording and victim support was adopted unanimously on 7 May 2024 in Strasbourg by the representatives of 46 ...

Last update 21 May 2024
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Objectives and structure of the Centre

Objectives of the Centre The main objectives of the Centre are: to promote interdisciplinary research and publications in the fields of human rights and the rights of peoples, peace and ...

Last update 21 May 2024
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The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg made a significant climate ruling

In the case Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland, the European Court of Human Rights, the top human-rights court in Europe based in Strasbourg, said the Swiss government had ...

Last update 21 May 2024
Women from the Brazilian delegation attend an indigenous event during the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in December 2023.
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UNGA: Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality

The President of the General Assembly highlighted the persistent gaps between commitments and realities concerning Indigenous peoples, despite efforts to improve their wellbeing and participation at ...

Last update 21 May 2024
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Popoli Insieme: Paths of Change - Climate Change and Forced Migrations, 25 May 2024

The Association Popoli Insieme ODV, with the support of the Human Rights Center, organizes the event “Paths of Change - Climate Change and Forced Migrations”. The event aims to be a ...

Last update 14 May 2024
report FRA: exploited migrant workers
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ILO: Workers’ health at risk due to climate change

Climate change is probably the most imminent challenge that humanity is going to be facing. Its impact is already visible in many areas, such as the working sector.  The new report of the ...

Last update 14 May 2024
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Challenges and victories of civil society in 2024: an insight from CIVICUS

Beatriz Ribeiro da Silva holds a Bachelor's Degree in Languages and International Relations from the University of Porto, and she is currently a Master's student in Human Rights and Multi-Level ...

Last update 24 Jun 2024