Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

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US/Voter rights

Civil rights activists in the U.S. say a ‘tidal wave of voter suppression laws are being proposed in more than 40 States. At least 250 ..

Published on: 17 March, 2021

India/Protests

Several banking unions have called for a strike (Monday & Tuesday) against the proposed privatisation of government-owned banks. The protest today is expected to be ..

Published on: 16 March, 2021

Mexico mass graves

Relatives of missing people join a National Brigade in Sahuayo, Michoacan state for two weeks to search for their loved ones in mass graves following ..

Published on: 16 March, 2021

Harris on status of women

The Trump administration cut off U.S. money to UNFPA, the UN agency dealing with women’s health needs; Biden restored funding shortly after taking office.

Published on: 16 March, 2021

Syria 10 years on

The UN Security Council holds open virtual briefing on Syria political negotiations, followed by closed consultations, on the 10th anniversary of the country’s war. UN ..

Published on: 15 March, 2021

South Africa/University education

The South African Union of Students has threatened a shutdown of campuses and ‘rolling mass action’ unless the government bows to its demands. Students are ..

Published on: 15 March, 2021

Australia-UK/Female safety

Police in London are under scrutiny over their handling of an unofficial vigil on Saturday honouring a woman who was killed. The mayor of London ..

Published on: 14 March, 2021

On Friday the UN said authorities in the Central African Republic must ensure the protection of candidates, voters, and electoral materials in the country’s second ..

Published on: 14 March, 2021

Syria/Arab spring:10 years on

Monday marks ten years since Syrians took to the streets in protests against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that eventually descended into civil war. Hundreds of ..

Published on: 14 March, 2021