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Elinext Strengthens Human Rights Commitment with Ongoing Support for Families of Children with Severe Illnesses
Elinext has reaffirmed its dedication to social responsibility by continuing its regular support program for children living with serious health conditions. WARSZAWA, POLAND, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Elinext, a global custom...
The Political Economy of Global Stock Exchange Competition
Introduction Conventional accounts of the rivalry among global stock exchanges emphasize regulatory competition to attract initial public offerings (IPOs). This framing – often cast as a “race to the bottom” – suggests that exchanges compete...
Owner: Harvard University
South Korea Launches Probe into Possible Human Rights Violations in ICE Raid
(MENAFN) South Korea is urgently examining the possibility of human rights violations in connection with the raid and subsequent detention of Korean workers by U.S. immigration authorities in Georgia earlier this month, local media reported...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi to send a Keynote Message to the UN Rally of Thousands of Iranian-Americans
The Rally Will Support Maryam Rajavi’s Call for Regime Change by the Iranian People, and Urges All UN Security Council Sanctions Implementation on Tehran NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mrs. Maryam...
Former Liberian Rebel General Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Concealing Serious Human Rights Violations to Fraudulently Obtain Immigration Status in the United States
Laye Sekou Camara, 47, was sentenced today to 57 months in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of visa fraud. “The defendant, who was a member of a Liberian rebel group, engaged in the extrajudicial killing of civilians and ordered a...
Owner: American Government
STATEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS FOR KIDS ON HOUSE OVERSIGHT BILLS TARGETING CHILDREN IN D.C.’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
The U.S. House Oversight Committee advanced several bills that would roll back bipartisan reforms designed to protect children in the justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Wednesday, September...
Launch of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council
SLOVENIA, September 8 - Running from 8 September to 8 October 2025, the session will address a wide range of substantive issues as well as the human rights situation in individual countries. Thematic areas under consideration include the human...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Congressional Progressive Caucus Moves to Stop U.S. Arms Transfers to Israel
(MENAFN) In a groundbreaking move, the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), one of the largest groups in the U.S. House of Representatives, has voted to back legislation designed to halt U.S. arms shipments to Israel amid the genocide in Gaza,...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Illegal Israeli Settlers Forcefully Capture Palestinian Home in Occupied West Bank
(MENAFN) In a sharp escalation, illegal Israeli settlers forcefully took control of a Palestinian-owned home on Sunday in Hebron’s southern West Bank, according to a Palestinian news agency. The takeover occurred in the Cabari neighborhood of the...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Israeli Settlers Take Over Palestinian House in West Bank
(MENAFN) Illegal Israeli settlers occupying Palestinian territories seized a residence Sunday that belonged to a Palestinian citizen in the southern West Bank city of Hebron. As reported by a Palestinian state news agency, a large number of armed...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
CPC Backs Bill to Suspend US Weapon Supplies to Israel
(MENAFN) The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), among the largest alliances in the US Congress, has taken an unprecedented step by voting to support legislation aimed at suspending American arms deliveries to Israel over its genocide in the...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war
A year ago, we launched the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment for IHL. We were driven by a deep sense of responsibility and urgency to act decisively to stem the tide of violations of international humanitarian law the world is...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
Westminster update: Sentencing Bill debates begin
Global position of English law in 2025 Read our new international data insights report. We highlight how English and Welsh law continue to lead the world in delivering justice and economic growth. 'Hillsborough Law' to expand legal aid The...
Owner: The Law Society
The UN is humanity‘s best chance at peace and development
Dear Fellow South African, This week we will be attending the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It is taking place at a time when the global rules-based system is profoundly fragile. Eighty years since the UN Charter...
Owner: South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in New York for the UNGA80 High Level Segment
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New York in the United States of America to lead a South African delegation during High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) The high-level...
Owner: South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa leads delegation to High-Level Segment of 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, 23 to 29 Sept
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a South African delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York from 23 to 29 September 2025. Under the theme “Better together:...
Owner: South African Government
Global Council for Tolerance and Peace Calls for Stronger Commitment on International Day of Peace
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, H.E. Ahmed Aljarwan, President of the GCTP, emphasized the urgent need to mark this day with concrete action VALETTA, MALTA, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the occasion of the...
Prime Minister Carney meets with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres
CANADA, September 21 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, on the margins of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. Prime Minister Carney thanked the...
Owner: Canadian Government
WHO Disenfranchises the Public from Tobacco Control Conference as Registration Barriers Reach "Insane" Levels
MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) today condemned the World Health Organisation's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) for erecting...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine
CANADA, September 21 - “Since 1947, it has been the policy of every Canadian government to support a two-state solution for lasting peace in the Middle East. This envisioned the creation of a sovereign, democratic, and viable State of Palestine...
Owner: Canadian Government