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FEBI panel warns of rising persecution and church restrictions in Africa
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Fully Equipped Bible Institute released an expert panel discussion on the growing risks facing Christians in Africa, including violent persecution, church closures, and tighter government regulation.
Hecht Partners recognized for historic Sudan human rights verdict
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Hecht Partners LLP was named part of Public Justice’s 2026 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award-winning team for its role in Kashef et al. v. BNP Paribas et al. The case led to a landmark jury verdict for more than 23,000 Sudanese refugees and could…
Paul Rushworth-Brown gains Human Rights Award nomination
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Australian author, educator and journalist Paul Rushworth-Brown has been nominated for the 2026 Australian Human Rights Awards for work that uses historical fiction and public education to widen conversations about reconciliation, identity and…
Thai companies move on human rights, but worker gaps remain
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New research from Mahidol University finds that leading Thai companies are adopting human rights policies and oversight, but migrant workers still report poor conditions and weak grievance access.
Foreign prisoners begin hunger strike at Mauritius' Melrose Prison
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Foreign detainees at Melrose Prison in Mauritius have launched a mass hunger strike, pressing for court action, better conditions and international intervention.
Thousands in Strasbourg to press Turkey on human rights rulings
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Thousands are expected in Strasbourg on June 24 to urge Turkey to comply with European Court of Human Rights rulings, with organizers also pressing the Council of Europe to enforce those judgments.
OneQuest Health to host Kentucky Human Rights Commission meeting
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OneQuest Health will host the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights at its Covington campus on June 11, bringing statewide commissioners to Northern Kentucky for a public monthly meeting.
Thai companies talk diversity, but LGBTQ+ workplace systems lag
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New research from Mahidol University finds many Thai listed companies make polished public commitments to LGBTQ+ inclusion but rarely back them with policies, monitoring or grievance systems.
A' Design Award opens 2026 entries for public awareness and volunteerism projects
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened entries for its 2026 Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design Awards, inviting nonprofits, agencies and social innovators worldwide.
Diaspora Arts Connection sets 10th Let Her Sing lineup for San Francisco and San Diego
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Diaspora Arts Connection will mark the 10th anniversary of Let Her Sing® with concerts in San Francisco and, for the first time, San Diego, plus a three-film program at YBCA. The 2026 edition spotlights women vocalists and expands the…
The New York Women's Foundation names Tanya M. Odom co-chair
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The New York Women’s Foundation has appointed Tanya M. Odom as co-chair of its Board of Directors alongside Mary Baglivo.
Faith leaders, lawmakers gather in Washington for AMMWEC anti-hate conference
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Religious leaders, lawmakers and civil rights advocates met at the National Press Club in Washington for AMMWEC’s second annual National Coalition Against Hate Conference.
RTVI releases Syria field report on post-Assad conditions
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RTVI has published a field report from correspondent Katya Kazanchuk examining Syria after Assad, following sanctions relief and the rise of a transitional government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Meriam Al-Rashid pushes back on silence in law and AI debate
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International attorney and arbitrator Meriam Al-Rashid was featured on Close Up Radio in an interview aired Tuesday, July 21, 2026, where she discussed human rights, international law, and the ethical risks of artificial intelligence.
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
Advocates to Deliver Nearly 1 Million Petition Signatures to Congress
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Healthcare workers, disability rights advocates and human rights groups are heading to Capitol Hill on July 22 to press Congress on disability rights and the release of detained Gaza physician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya.
Itianu Emiaj’s new novel examines shared domestic responsibility
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Mozambican author and human rights activist Itianu Emiaj has released How Come You Don’t Cook?, a contemporary novel about family life, gender roles, and the changing meaning of housework.
Barceló Guadalajara earns first Green Globe certification
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Barceló Guadalajara has earned its inaugural Green Globe certification in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking a new sustainability milestone for the 5-star hotel.
War drama inspired by Kosovo conflict gets U.S. premiere in New York
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“The Journalist’s Mission,” a feature film based on events from the Serbian-Kosovo War, will premiere in New York City on Sept. 24, 2026, with a Kosovo premiere set for Oct. 8. The timing aligns with the United Nations General Assembly debate,…
Brand g Vacations tops $1.3 million in charitable donations with HRC sweepstakes
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Brand g Vacations has partnered with Propeller on a summer sweepstakes to raise support for the Human Rights Campaign while offering a $20,000 luxury cruise prize.
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