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MENAFN

(MENAFN) The ongoing protests in Iran have claimed 646 lives, with over 10,700 people arrested, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday.

EIN Presswire

150 leaders convene in the U.S. Congress at the United for Human Rights Conference 2026 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The halls of the United States Congress became the setting for a defining moment in human...

International Committee of the Red Cross

Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished participants, Today, the boundaries established by international humanitarian law are being tested, twisted or disregarded all together – at an unacceptable human cost.

Department of Public Information Guyana

Minister of Education, the Honourable Sonia Parag, is currently in Paris, France, participating in the 225th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board, which runs from 5 to 20 October 2026 at UNESCO Headquarters.

California Courts

[Justice Goodwin Liu,] an associate justice of the California Supreme Court, a humanitarian promoting international peace, justice and human rights, and a scholar and author of bestselling books on democracy and state-building will address more...

International Committee of the Red Cross

Every day, ICRC staff around the world witness the unbearable human cost of armed conflict.

EIN Presswire

Global South and Global Majority-led initiative invites creative action in communities worldwide, 1 November to 10 December, culminating on Human Rights Day SãO PAULO, SP, BRAZIL, September 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Artivism...

South African Government

National Statement at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, delivered by Minister Ronald Lamola, in Geneva, Switzerland Mr President, Your Excellency, Antonio Gutterez, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Your...

South African Government

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is leading the South African delegation at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) and the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva...

Oxfam

Improving education is not only about training teachers.

Macao Government News

MACAU, October 9 - The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government expresses its strong opposition to, and resolute denunciation of, the unfounded remarks and unwarranted criticism regarding an MSAR court’s lawful adjudication of the...

International Committee of the Red Cross

Your Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Honourable Lenora Qereqeretabua; Fellow Panellists, and distinguished colleagues.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Antonio Guterres announced on Monday that Claudia Fuentes Julio of Chile has been appointed assistant secretary-general for human rights and will head the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in New York. Fuentes Julio...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The upcoming 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council will take place under significant financial uncertainty and geopolitical tension, its president Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro said on Monday.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Awa Dabo of Gambia as the new Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, the UN confirmed Monday in an official statement.

South African Government

South Africa joins the international community in mourning the passing of United States human rights activist and anti-apartheid struggle flagbearer the Rev Dr Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the...

EIN Presswire

JONESBORO, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community Intake and Outreach Coordinator at Anaya’s Way Immigration Advocates Brings 23+ Years of Educational Leadership, Social Justice Advocacy, and Life-Changing Impact...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, February 23 - The session will take place from 23 February to 31 March 2026. During the high-level segment, Minister Fajon will take part in an event on strengthening women’s political leadership in multilateralism and hold several...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Youth Law Center (YLC) honored Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight last night at its 2026 Loren Warboys Unsung Heroes Celebration for the firm’s work advocating for youth with disabilities in...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The upcoming 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), scheduled from Feb. 23 to March 31 in Geneva, is expected to take place amid significant financial pressures and global political tensions, according to HRC President...