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China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva and Other International Organizations in Switzerland Ambassador Jia Guide Meets with H.E. Ambassador Zaheer Laher, Permanent Representative of South Africa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
On July 29, 2026, Ambassador Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, met with H.E. Ambassador Zaheer Laher, Permanent Representative of South Africa....
Aya Gold & Silver Acquires Strategic Exploration Portfolio in Morocco
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
MONTREAL, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ: AYA) (“Aya” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a strategic exploration portfolio comprising three mining licenses and 18 exploration...
Gauteng Government responds service delivery concerns at Human Rights Commission hearings on Gauteng water challenges
South African Government
Municipalities respond to service delivery concerns at Human Rights Commission hearings on Gauteng water challenges Representatives from Merafong, Lesedi and Midvaal Local Municipalities appeared before the South African Human Rights Commission...
Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs accounts to South African Human Rights Commission on water supply interventions
South African Government
Gauteng Municipalities to account to SA Human Rights Commission on water supply interventions The Gauteng Provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) confirms that municipalities across the province will, on...
Human Rights Activist Evgenia Kara-Murza to Address Sweet Briar’s 117th Commencement
EIN Presswire
Russian human rights activist Evgenia Kara-Murza will deliver the keynote at Sweet Briar’s 117th Commencement on May 16. SWEET BRIAR, VA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Evgenia Kara-Murza, Russian human rights activist, will...
Australia Slaps Sanctions on Iran Over Human Rights Violations
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Australia on Tuesday unveiled sweeping financial penalties and travel restrictions targeting Iranian individuals and organizations accused of serious human rights violations, adding significant pressure on Tehran amid mounting...
House lawmakers OK legislation strengthening disability rights in Minnesota Human Rights Act
Minnesota House of Representatives
Rep. Kim Hicks (DFL-Rochester) wants to put more teeth in Minnesota Human Rights Act provisions that prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities.
CENTRAL EUROPE: Civil society legal complaint about family reunification in Austria ― Another court ruling against Germany over border controls ― Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner raises concerns about use of controversial asylum law in…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
|Published on: 14th May 2026|Categories: News| A group of NGOs and legal academics have filed a complaint with the European Commission against Austria over its unilateral suspension of family reunification for refugees.
RETURN: European Commission finally confirms plans for Taliban meeting ― EU revives co-operation agreement with Syria ― Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner calls for continued support for displaced Ukrainians
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
|Published on: 14th May 2026|Categories: News| The European Commission has confirmed that it is preparing to meet Taliban officials to discuss possible deportation of people from Europe to Afghanistan.
Diginex Appoints Archana Kotecha as Chief Impact Officer to Advance Human Rights and Scale Supply Chain Solutions in a $9.6B Market
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Appointment strengthens Diginex’s leadership team and reinforces Company’s ambition to scale its global impact and compliance capabilities, building on existing partnerships with leading global companies, following acquisition of The Remedy...
Assad’s Cousin Faces Syrian Court Over Human Rights Abuse Case
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Atef Najib, a cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the former head of political security in Daraa, appeared on Sunday for a second hearing before the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus in a case involving alleged abuses...
Minister Ronald Lamola: South Africa's foreign policy priorities and international developments
South African Government
As South Africa commemorates the 30th anniversary of our Constitution and, this month marks the 70th anniversary of the heroic 1956 women’s march, we celebrate far more than a historic legal milestone.
Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong launches Milestones of Freedom Campaign at UMfolozi TVET College, 6 Aug
South African Government
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Mr Kenny Morolong, together with provincial and local leadership, will on 6 August 2026 lead the launch of the Milestones of Freedom Campaign at UMfolozi TVET College in the iLembe District Municipality,...
Allied Gold Reports Q2 2026 Results, Nears Kurmuk Start-Up and Strengthens Financial Position
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TORONTO, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Gold Corporation (TSX: AAUC) (NYSE: AAUC) (“Allied” or the “Company”) herein provides its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2026. The Company produced 97,429 ounces of...
Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace Express Concern Over Board’s Opposition to Human Rights Resolution in Palantir Proxy Vote
EIN Presswire
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (CSJP) is expressing profound disappointment following the Palantir Board of Directors’ decision to actively oppose...
South African Human Rights Commission celebrates Freedom Day
South African Government
On this Freedom Day, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) joins the country in celebrating 32 years since the transition from apartheid to a democratic dispensation.
Amnesty Slams UK–US Royal Visit Over Human Rights Concerns
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Amnesty International has strongly criticized the upcoming state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House, describing it as “an act of national humiliation,” and urging the UK government to take a firmer position on...
Russian Billionaire Files Human Rights Case Over Jersey Financial Probe
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has filed a case with the European Court of Human Rights, challenging a long-running investigation into his financial activities conducted by authorities in Jersey, according to reports.
Abramovich Challenges Jersey Probe at European Human Rights Court
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has filed a case with the European Court of Human Rights, arguing that a long-running financial investigation linked to Jersey authorities has violated his basic legal protections, according to reports...
Human Rights Group Reports Heavy Civilian Toll in Iran Conflict
MENAFN
(MENAFN) According to reports from an independent monitoring organization, the civilian death toll in Iran has reached nearly 1,500 amid roughly one month of US-Israeli airstrikes.
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