Human Rights

Sudan: Dozens Killed During Protests

Rein in Forces, Investigate Killings, Charge or Release Detainees

Sudan’s security forces have been implicated in killing dozens of protesters following demonstrations over the past week, Human Rights Watch said. The security forces have detained numerous protesters and opposition party members.

Asia-Pacific nations at UN call for urgent global approach to mitigate climate change

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Vete Sakaio, Deputy Prime Minister of Tuvalu.

Russia: Jailed Pussy Riot Member Cites Abuse

Punk Rock Group Performer Alleges Forced Labor, Death Threat

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Member of the punk band "Pussy Riot" Nadezhda Tolokonnikova looks out from a holding cell as she attends a court hearing Supreme Court of Mordovia in Saransk on July 26, 2013.

UN human rights office urges restraint as death toll in Sudan fuel protests rises

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Cécile Pouilly, spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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At UN meeting, countries commit to protect gay rights, combat discrimination

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Greenpeace International to appeal Russian court rulings as activists face long detentions

Greenpeace International condemned a series of Russian court rulings which left dozens of activists in custody pending investigations into a peaceful Arctic oil protest. The group insisted it would not be intimidated and its lawyers would lodge an appeal seeking their immediate release.

Greenpeace International ship nears Murmansk port as 30 activists await possible charges

The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is close to arriving in the port of Murmansk after being boarded by Russian authorities last week following a peaceful protest against Arctic oil drilling.

ILO reports major strides in reduction of child labour

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child labour

New development agenda must be disability-inclusive – UN high-level meeting

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Men and women at the entrance of a school in Romania that teaches people with disabilities. Photo: World Bank

New tools from UNICEF to work with business on children’s rights

Workshop bringing together business leaders, child rights advocates and country experts who explored the impact that companies have on children’s rights and the responsibility of the global business community to support and respect children’s rights.

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