Press Releases

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has no interest in ending the conflict with Russia because his political survival depends on it, according to US human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik in an interview with RT. Kovalik alleged that Kiev may...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The United Nations' chief of human rights made an appeal on Friday for all involved parties to prioritize human rights in the reconstruction and reconciliation efforts in Gaza. He emphasized that the ongoing truce should evolve into "an...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The UN high commissioner for human rights on Friday urged that human rights principles guide all efforts to rebuild Gaza and secure a durable peace, emphasizing that the current ceasefire should evolve into “an enduring peace for the...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainability consulting and research firm Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A) and global law firm Ropes & Gray have released new research on interactions between sustainability and legal teams...

EIN Presswire

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Religious leaders, policymakers, civil rights advocates, academics, and representatives from more than 70 US National and international organizations gathered at the National...

EIN Presswire

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this moment when the human rights movement faces some of its greatest challenges, The Advocates for Human Rights announces the appointment of Michele Garnett McKenzie as...

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

As civil society space shrinks and attacks against activists increase in many places, a growing number of human rights defenders are being forced into exile as they seek a safe environment to continue their work freely and securely.

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

National human rights institutions (NHRIs) are vital to protect rights and uphold democratic standards, serving as independent watchdogs and a bridge between governments and civil society said the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human...

EIN Presswire

RTVI has released "Syria After Assad," a special field report by correspondent Katya Kazanchuk.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 14 - "At a time when trust in in multilateralism is eroding and human rights and humanitarian law are facing unprecedented challenges, Slovenia's election to the UN Human Rights Council sends a clear message: Slovenia champions...

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

As setbacks to gender equality become more visible across the OSCE region, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) emphasized the crucial role of strong human rights systems in reversing this trend at a side event of...

EIN Presswire

Israeli military leaders, Latin American champions of democracy, and security experts back Kaufman's decades of counterterrorism experience.

International Committee of the Red Cross

The high risk of such explosive weapons having effects that go well beyond the targeted military objective makes it very difficult to use them in populated areas in compliance with international humanitarian law. This includes the duty that...

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) play an indispensable role in ensuring respect for and protection of human rights in the context of national security as counter-terrorism measures expand, often at the expense of human rights, democracy...

UN International Training and Research Center

16 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is delighted to partner with the Dubai Police for a series of envisioned capacity-building programmes.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 8 - During the meeting with High Commissioner Türk, Minister Fajon expressed Slovenia's full support for the High Commissioner and for the work and independence of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. "At a...

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, October 8 - As a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia highlighted the need to uphold international law and drew attention to violations of the principle of the universality of human rights – the situation in the...

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

WARSAW, 7 October 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expresses concern over the violent protests following Georgia’s recent local elections.

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

WARSAW, 6 October 2025 – As the OSCE marks the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, we must recommit to the principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law on which the organization was founded in order to overcome global...

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Support for Roma and pro-Roma civil society organizations has shrunk dramatically in recent years, weakening their role in defending rights and holding institutions accountable, participants said at a side event of the Warsaw Human Dimension...