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Guyana reaffirms commitment to human rights, democratic governance
Department of Public Information Guyana
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights, strengthening democratic institutions and upholding the rule of law during the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania.
No Psychedelic Belongs on the Market, Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Tells Regulators
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International has submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration opposing approval of psychedelic drugs for mental disorder or emotional distress.
MEDITERRANEAN: NGO questions states’ willingness to save lives after latest tragedy ― Trial of human rights defenders in Greece postponed until April 2027 ― European Court condemns Greece over poor reception conditions ― Questions over Italy-Egypt co-o…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
A search and rescue (SAR) NGO has raised concerns about Mediterranean countries’ willingness to provide assistance to people on the move following a recent fatal incident.
Tai Ji Men Hosts Global Leaders in Toronto to Explore Conscience-Based Solutions to Global Challenges
EIN Presswire
Holistic Education: Cultivating Conscience and Peace Leadership TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the face of global challenges ranging from climate disasters and rapid technological advancement to social...
Citizens Commission on Human Rights International: Mental Health Awareness Week Is Not Awareness When Forced Treatment Goes Unchallenged
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) said Mental Health Awareness Week (October 4–10) will again spotlight “awareness” while leaving intact the system of involuntary detention...
Westchester County Human Rights Commission Shares Important Anti-Discrimination and Immigration-Related Resources to Protect Community Members
Westchester County - New York
Published: 05 October 2026 In response to growing community concerns regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)-related interactions, the Westchester County Human Rights Commission is offering a comprehensive set of general resources...
Deputy Minister Andries Nel: 8th Social Justice Summit
South African Government
Statement of Commitment by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at the 8th Social Justice Summit: “The District Development Model / Inter-Governmental Relations as Catalysts for Achieving SDGs and...
SPAIN: Government suspends plans for special law to accelerate asylum procedures ― Human rights NGO accuses Spanish armed forces of violence against undocumented people ― Makeshift shelters destroyed by fire ― Demonstration in Madrid
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
|Published on: 2nd October 2026|Categories: News| The government has suspended a planned royal decree-law aimed at facilitating the expulsion or return of people who have remained in Ceuta two months after the mass arrival at the end of July. A...
Slovenia’s decade-long advocacy for international standards on the human rights of older persons
Government of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, October 1 - This year’s International Day of Older Persons focuses on longevity and the need to adapt social systems to accommodate longer lifespans.
The Human Rights Law Society Expands Philanthropic Leadership Initiative to Miami and Dubai
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Miami, Florida, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Human Rights Law Society, founded by Yasmin Hasan, has announced the development of a global Philanthropic Leadership Initiative, designed to bring together philanthropists, business leaders,...
Coroner Finds Multiple Psychiatric Drugs in Mother-Daughter Murder-Suicide; Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Calls for Violence Cases to Undergo Same Tests
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Clark County, Nevada coroner’s toxicology report released in September found multiple psychiatric and other drugs in the system of a 34-year-old mother who allegedly shot and killed her...
Countries locked into IMF austerity programs are also around twice as vulnerable to economic fallout from war against Iran
Oxfam
Countries locked into International Monetary Fund (IMF) austerity programs are also, on average, around twice as vulnerable to the economic fallout from the US and Israel’s war against Iran and the escalating climate crisis, reveals new Oxfam...
UNESCO and Arius Technology Forge Landmark Partnership to Digitally Preserve Global Cultural Heritage
EIN Presswire
UNESCO and Arius Technology Forge Landmark Partnership to Digitally Preserve Global Cultural Heritage PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, October 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and...
25+ Civil Society Organizations Call for Strong Human Rights and Accountability Safeguards for Commercial Cyber Intrusion Industry
Freedom House
Download the full statement The joint statement from civil society argues that the forthcoming Pall Mall Industry Guidelines on Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities (CCICs), which includes commercial spyware, must establish enforceable...
Freedom House Launches Ambassadors for Freedom Program, Names Five Leading Human Rights Defenders as Inaugural Advocates
Freedom House
WASHINGTON—Today Freedom House launched the Ambassadors for Freedom program, a new global initiative bringing together a group of the world’s foremost democracy advocates to champion solutions to the 20-year decline in global freedom.
Israeli Settlers Abduct 7 Palestinians in West Bank Olive Harvest Raids
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Israeli settlers abducted seven Palestinians and wounded three others in attacks on olive harvesters across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to Palestinian media and witnesses.
Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Issues Parent Recommendations on Psychiatric Drug and Hospital Risks
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog, today released recommendations urging parents and caregivers to obtain independent facts before anyone...
Citizens Commission on Human Rights International: Dr. Thomas Szasz’s Warning Against Involuntary Hospitalization Is Now UN Human-Rights Doctrine
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is reporting that the late Dr. Thomas Szasz’s long campaign against involuntary psychiatric hospitalization is now reflected in United Nations...
Freedom House Launches Ambassadors for Freedom Program, Names Five Leading Human Rights Defenders as Inaugural Advocates
Freedom House
WASHINGTON—Today Freedom House launched the Ambassadors for Freedom program, a new global initiative bringing together a group of the world’s foremost democracy advocates to champion solutions to the 20-year decline in global freedom.
Kosmos Energy to Host Third Quarter 2026 Results and Webcast on November 2, 2026
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) announced today the following schedule for its third quarter 2026 results: Earnings Release: Monday, November 2, 2026, pre-UK market open via Notified, Regulatory News...
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