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Published on May 16, 2025

Craig Mokhiber on the Need to Enforce International Human Rights Law

Our guest is Craig Mokhiber. He is an international human rights lawyer and former director of the New York Office of the United Nation’s High Commissioner for Human Rights. He stepped down from that post in October 2023 and penned a letter addressed to …

Source: Black Agenda Report - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

Open letter regarding the assault on the right to political participation, the rule of law and human rights in Türkiye

IFEX and other signatories state that they consider that the EU's response to developments in Türkiye has been overly mild and manifestly fails to match the scale and gravity of the clampdown unfolding in the country. Ms Ursula von der Leyen President …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Trump’s Mideast trip splashes out on deals and diplomacy but is quiet on human rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi royalty and American billionaires were in the front row for a speech in Riyadh where President Donald Trump condemned what he called past U.S. interference in the wealthy Gulf states. Gone were the days when American officials would …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Bonaire Human Rights President addresses UN on Behalf of marginalized women

Bonaire Human Rights President Addresses United Nations Women’s Meeting on Behalf of Bonaire’s Marginalized Women The President of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization and member of Muhernan Fuerte Bonaire, Davika Bissessar Shaw, accompanied by the leader …

Source: St. Vincent Times - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Maine Gov. Janet Mills to receive Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Maine Gov. Janet Mills will receive an award from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, which was formerly known as the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights or RFK Center. RFK Human Rights announced Thursday that Mills is …

Source: WABI - Maine - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Court hears report by International Human Rights Organization on Armenian army’s crimes

The Baku Military Court today continued hearings into the criminal actions committed by Armenian armed forces during their occupation of Azerbaijani territories in 1993, APA reports. As part of the proceedings, documents presented by the International …

Source: APA - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

We Must Preserve The Human Rights Of Children Who Commit Crimes

The Hawaiʻi Legislature just passed bills that will lead to greater human rights protections for system-involved youth in Hawaiʻi. Too often vulnerable and abused children end up in our juvenile and adult criminal justice systems where they are subject to …

Source: Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

Zambia Human Rights Commission Secures Release of Man Arrested Over Facebook Post

Published on May 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM by Evance Kapito 224 words • approx. 2 min read The Human Rights Commission (HRC) of Zambia has successfully secured the release of 28-year-old Jeremiah Nkunika, who was arrested on Monday, 12th May 2025, on charges …

Source: Face of Malawi - Neutral
Published on 00:04 GMT

QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations

Fragility and conflicts are on the rise, undermining access to essential services, the unearmarked contribution will reinforce the ICRC’s global operations, particularly its efforts to ensure protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict …

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Published on May 16, 2025

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SECURES RELEASE OF JEREMIAH NKUNIKA

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SECURES RELEASE OF JEREMIAH NKUNIKA The Human Rights Commission in Zambia this afternoon secured the right to liberty of Jeremiah Nkunika, aged 28, who was arrested on Monday, 12th May 2025, in Lusaka. He had been charged with an …

Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

More Dutch municipalities speaking out against human rights violations in Gaza

More Dutch municipalities support Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema in her call for the Dutch government to call Israel to order and to stop the destruction of Gaza and the starvation and slaughter of Palestinians, Nieuwsuur reports after surveying the larger …

Source: NL Times - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Pakistan urges UN to address human rights abuses in IlOJK

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, has called on the UN Security Council to take urgent notice of enforced disappearances in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), emphasizing that India is …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on May 16, 2025

Aloikin Praise Opoloje named Ugandan winner of the EU Human Rights Defenders’ Award 2025

Opoloje after getting the award from Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda Maria Håkansson Ambassador Jan Sadek commends the work of the Ugandan Human Rights Commission Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Activist and law student Aloikin Praise Opoloje, 25, has …

Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

Trump's Mideast trip splashes out on deals and diplomacy but is quiet on human rights

Gone were the days when American officials would fly to the Middle East to give "you lectures on how to live, and how to govern your own affairs,” Trump said at a Saudi investment forum this week. No one in the audience sat closer, or listened more …

Source: San Mateo Daily Journal - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

Brazilian Leather Comes With Human Rights Risks. Identifying It is a Problem.

Mention the risks of leather production in Brazil, and thoughts naturally turn to issues involving illegal deforestation for raising cattle in the Amazon, one of the world’s biggest beef providers. But the hide trade goes far beyond that, a new report from …

Source: Sourcing Journal - New York - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Türkiye: Time for the EU to act on human rights and rule of law violations

Ms Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission European Commission Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat 200 1049 Brussels Mr António Costa President of the European Council European Council Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat 175 1048 Brussels CC: Ms …

Source: ARTICLE 19 - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

Gov. Mills to Receive Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

Governor Janet Mills is one of three women receiving the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award this year. The organization is recognizing Mills for her administration’s lawsuit against the federal government, which ended with a settlement to restore $3 …

Source: WPOR 101.9 - Maine - Pending
Published on May 15, 2025

Fifa breaching own human rights rules over Saudi Arabia World Cup, lawyers say

A group of leading lawyers has submitted an official complaint to Fifa, alleging the governing body has failed to follow its own human rights rules in relation to the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. The 30-page complaint has been filed via Fifa’s official …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 15, 2025

We are human rights lawyers. Our new report is clear: Israel perpetrates apartheid

We are university professors and human rights advocates who teach and write about Palestine and Israel. We have collectively taught thousands of classes on human rights law, international law and government repression. We have defended death row prisoners …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 12:06 GMT

SA\'s $200m defence megastructure takes shape with Whyalla steel

Almost 2000 tonnes of structural steel, more than half of which came from the Whyalla Steelworks, have been erected to complete the frame of a giant four bay aircraft hangar in northern Adelaide to facilitate the specialist maintenance of the Australian …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 10:12 GMT

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 14 May 2025

A. Issues In The Environment 1. Economy 1.1 Operation Vulindlela Phase II 1.1.1 On 7 May 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched Phase II of Operation Vulindlela (OV Phase II), the government reforms programme aimed at driving inclusive economic growth …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 20:05 GMT

TILT Holdings Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

PHOENIX, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (Cboe CA: TILT) (OTCPK: TLLTF), a global provider of cannabis business solutions including inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 16:31 GMT

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 14 May 2025

A. Issues In The Environment 1. Economy 1.1 Operation Vulindlela Phase II 1.1.1 On 7 May 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched Phase II of Operation Vulindlela (OV Phase II), the government reforms programme aimed at driving inclusive economic growth …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 16:47 GMT

Special Investigating Unit on inaugural meeting of Water Sector Anti-Corruption Foru

Today, 14 May 2025, marks a great milestone in South Africa’s fight against corruption with the inaugural meeting of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF). The WSACF is based on Pillar Six of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS), which …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 15:58 GMT

Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga from the USA Selected as Finalist for Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025 Worth USD 250,000

Boston/Dubai, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga, a Filipino-American nurse leader and educator from Boston, USA, selected among top 10 finalists from over 100,000 global entries across 199 countries Winner to be announced at a …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 09:53 GMT

SHELL PLC – REPORT ON PAYMENTS TO GOVERNMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2024

Shell plc – Report on Payments to Governments for the year 2024 Basis for preparation – Report on Payments to Governments for the year 2024 This Report provides a consolidated overview of the payments to governments made by Shell plc and its subsidiary …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 19:58 GMT

Special Investigating Unit on inaugural meeting of the water sector anti-corruption forum

Today, 14 May 2025, marks a great milestone in South Africa’s fight against corruption with the inaugural meeting of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF). The WSACF is based on Pillar Six of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS), which …

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Published on May 17, 2025 - 22:54 GMT

Uttar Pradesh, India Celebrates Buddha Purnima with Global Appeal

LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, May 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uttar Pradesh, a vibrant state in northern India, offers a unique confluence of history, spirituality and culture. Home to ancient cities, majestic rivers and sacred sites, it is …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 23:38 GMT

Innovation, Vision, Legacy, and Leadership: Mr. Purple Builds a Brand Designed to Outlast Him

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an exclusive Xraised interview, Purple Group CEO Jignesh Patel discusses how purpose, design, and innovative thinking are influencing industries and shaping modern leadership …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 23:36 GMT

'Journey Through Time' is an enlightening exploration of RCIA by Laurence F. Aucella

Dive into a groundbreaking study blending history, theology, and hard data to uncover what drives and sustains adult converts in the RCIA process. GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kravitz and Sons LLC is honored …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 21:19 GMT

Dr. Katrina Ferguson Launches New Coaching Platform for Faith-Based Entrepreneurs—Inks Media Partnership with ME Studios

BREAKING: Dr. Katrina Ferguson Launches Bold New Coaching Platform for Faith-Based Entrepreneurs—Inks Strategic Media Partnership with ME Studios DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful move poised to …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 20:43 GMT

Talentuch Completes Comprehensive Salary Benchmarking Project for Malta-Based SEO Agency

Talentuch has successfully completed a two-month salary benchmarking project for a Malta-based SEO agency looking to optimize its HR & hiring strategy. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Talentuch, a leading …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 19:15 GMT

Defining Excellence: Key Principles for Long-Term Success in Luxury Wedding Branding

Insights from Harmony Walton, Founder of The Bridal Bar LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an industry teeming with aspirational brands, a pressing question arises: How does one build a luxury wedding brand …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:57 GMT

Zinglez Joins Orange County’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride as an Official Sponsor

The dating app for people who prefer real-life connections backs global cause with a local twist—style, motorcycles, and meaningful impact HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zinglez, the dating app designed …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 17:59 GMT

LIFE’s Gaza Tent Initiative Honored with Prestigious Humanitarian Award in Dubai

By Providing Thousands of Families with Tents in Gaza, Life For Relief and Development (Life) Wins Dubai Humanitarian Award for the Most Impactful Partnership SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of one of the …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Why Should Businesses Trust Mobile Apps for Guaranteed Continuity?

“What sets GoodFirms apart from other platforms is that there is an absolute transparency in its listings, ratings, and reviews of the companies.” LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As old business models are …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 15:29 GMT

Transforming Digital Marketing: Robb Fahrion Reveals Flying V Group's Game-Changing Strategies

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robb Fahrion, Co-Founder and CEO of Flying V Group, shares his transformative approach to digital marketing in an exclusive interview with Xraised. With a track record of …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 15:28 GMT

IAOTP Unveils “Top 50 Fearless Leaders Volume 4,” Continuing the Global Leadership Legacy

The anticipated release of the publication will release on May 28th 2025 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) announces the highly anticipated release of …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 13:03 GMT

Luxury Coaches Global Market Report 2025: Demand for Premium Travel Experiences and High-Comfort Transportation Growth

The Business Research Company's Luxury Coaches Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 12:36 GMT

The Mechanical Seals Global Market Report: Comprehensive Overview Of The Key Growth Drivers, Trends From 2025 To 2034

The Business Research Company's Mechanical Seals Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 12:26 GMT

Madhya Pradesh celebrates International Museum Day: Honors the Guardians of Heritage

The state prepares to showcase its legacy of conservation and commitment to digital innovation. BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH , INDIA, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In anticipation of International Museum Day, observed globally on May 18 under the …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Exit Planning Institute® Launches Chapters in San Francisco and Sarasota

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cleveland-based Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) has launched two additional chapters in San Francisco, CA, and Sarasota, FL, bringing its total chapters globally to 29. Chapters provide a …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 22:59 GMT

Twelve lessons cities shared on building climate resilience

5. Cities need clearer implementation pathways. Many cities are committed to climate resilient urban development and articulate such visions in their development plans. Yet, they face challenges in bridging the gap between strategies and implementation. …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 19:36 GMT

UNITAR joins the Global Learning Conference as a co-founder - shape the future of learning

Learning occurs in diverse ways across different life stages, settings, cultures, and continents, shaped by local and national constraints. This conference provides a unique platform to explore, discuss, and shape new approaches by leveraging the latest …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 07:06 GMT

Global Sintering Silicon Carbide Market Outlook 2025-2034: Growth Drivers, Share, And Trends

The Business Research Company’s Sintering Silicon Carbide Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The steady growth observed in the …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 07:06 GMT

Global Silicon Carbide Technical Ceramics Market Forecast To Reach $7.39 Billion By 2029 With 7.2% Annual Growth

The Business Research Company’s Silicon Carbide Technical Ceramic Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The silicon carbide technical …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 06:35 GMT

Rise In E-Commerce Driving Market Growth: Key Driver Transforming The Smart Packaging Market In 2025

The Business Research Company’s Smart Packaging Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The smart packaging market has shown a robust …

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