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Workers are seen during a tour at the construction site of the Al Bayt Stadium and the workers accommodation on January 9, 2017 in Doha, Qatar.
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Amnesty International to FIFA: Time to compensate migrant workers in Qatar.

Recently, Amnesty International readdressed the issue of abuse of migrant workers’ rights in Qatar, the host of 2022 men’s football World Cup. Migrant workers make up more than 90% of ...

Last update 16 Jun 2022
Collective agreements can help in fighting inequality and fostering inclusion
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ILO 2022: Collective bargaining contributes to fighting inequality

Collective bargaining played a crucial role during the pandemic and can provide an effective means for employers and workers to tackle the new challenges that are shaking up the world of work. The ...

Last update 23 May 2022
Singapore  has rejected calls to abolish capital punishment
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UN experts urge the government of Singapore immediate end capital punishment

The group of eleven experts of the United Nations condemned the execution in Singapore of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, a Malaysian who had an intellectual disability and was a victim of human ...

Last update 23 May 2022
A drawing of a person peeling off the top of their head and discovering galaxies, suns and stars
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Webinar series "The road less traveled: Unusual human rights careers"

About this webinar series  The webinar series ‘The road less travelled’ aims at highlighting the careers and career paths that are possible after a master's degree in human ...

Last update 9 Sep 2022
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UN response to the latest restrictions towards women and girls in Afghanistan

UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, has recently published a statement in which she expressed deep concern about the Taliban’s announcement that all women must cover their ...

Last update 18 May 2022
The President of South Africa's address on the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour
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The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, 15-20 May 2022, Durban

The 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour has opened in Durban, South Africa, with a strong call for urgent action to combat the rising numbers of children in child labour. ...

Last update 31 May 2022
Gagik Mkrtchyan in his home in southern Armenia
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Amnesty International: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict caused decades of misery for older people.

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh territory has caused decades of misery for older people, Amnesty International said in two new reports published ...

Last update 18 May 2022
Russian occupiers destroy hospitals in Ukrainian cities
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WHO is gathering evidence for a possible war crimes investigation into attacks by Russia in Ukraine

“Intentional attacks on healthcare facilities are a violation of international humanitarian law and represent war crimes in any situation,” declared Dr. Michael Ryan, WHO Emergencies ...

Last update 18 May 2022
Poster Human Rights Cafè - Special Session: Humanitas Podcast Season 2 Launch Event, May 19th
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Human Rights Cafè - Special Session: Humanitas Podcast Season 2 Launch Event, Padova, May 19th

The Student Engagement Team (SET) Padova kicks off season two of the Humanitas Podcast on Thursday 19 at 17.30, in presence at Libreria Mazehual (Via Beato Pellegrino, 37), but also on Zoom ...

Last update 18 May 2022
Fresh local market in Venice, Italy.
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Policy Solutions to Realise the Right to Food of Children in Colombia: An Integrative Approach

Carolina Mejía Toro holds a master’s degree in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance from the University of Padova. This In Focus article is an excerpt from her master ...

Last update 26 Mar 2024
Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs)
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European Commission’s Anti-SLAPP initiative

The European Commission is taking action to improve the protection of journalists and human rights defenders from abusive court proceedings. On 27 April 2022, the Commission proposed a ...

Last update 11 May 2022
Diritti umani, PFAS e salute: un tema transdisciplinare. Riflessioni, Centro di Ateneo per i Diritti Umani dell’Università di Padova
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Human rights, PFAS and health: a transdisciplinary issue. Thoughts

Friday 20 May 2022, 3-6 p.m., Aula Nievo, Palazzo Bo, University of Padova This event is part of the initiatives to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Human Rights Centre of the University of ...

Last update 30 Oct 2023
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European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights 2021 Annual Report

The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) has published its annual report “Enforcing human rights through legal means ECCHR” on its accomplishments in the field of ...

Last update 11 May 2022
Concluding lecture of the Children's Rights course, Friday May 13th
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Concluding lecture of the Children's Rights course, Friday May 13th

On the occasion of the closing of the Children's Rights course, the "Children's rights" lesson will be held on Friday 12 May at 10.00. Programme 10:00-10:15 Welcome Address and Greetings ...

Last update 12 May 2022
HIKMA: Summit of International Relations 2022 “Future: instruction for use”
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HIKMA Student Association: Summit of International Relations 2022 “Future: instruction for use”

HIKMA Student Association from the University of Bologna organises the HIKMA Summit of International Relations 2022 “Future: instruction for use”. The event will take place on ...

Last update 11 May 2022