Human rights

Endangering human rights: The pitfalls of cultural relativism and critical race theory

Cultural relativism’s empty notions of justice, rights, and welfare have defeated objective truths brought by realism in political argument. 

By SABRINA SOFFER
23/08/2024

Canada chief human rights commissioner resigns after controversy over Israel activity

Birju Dattani announced his resignation in a LinkedIn post Monday, saying "I have agreed to resign as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, effective today."

By REUTERS
12/08/2024
King Mohammed VI of Morocco reviews a guard of honour at the National palace during his state visit

Freed journalists call for release of all prisoners of conscience in Morocco

The journalists thanked the king for "putting an end to our nightmare" and allowing them to reunite with their families.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
12/08/2024

Iran executes 29 prisoners in one day, rights groups report

Human rights organizations frequently criticize Iran for its high rate of executions, second only to China.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
08/08/2024

Albanese 'unfit' to serve at UN, US Amb. Greenfield states after Netanyahu-Hitler comparison

"It is clear [Francesca Albanese] is not fit for this or any position at the UN," American UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield wrote

27/07/2024

Israel must be suspended for violating FIFA statutes, human rights lawyers say

A legal analysis calls for Israel's ban from football for violating FIFA statutes amid Gaza war; PFA proposal supported by Asian Football Confederation.

By REUTERS
18/07/2024

EU imposes sanctions on five Israeli individuals and three entities

The EU sanctioned five Israelis and three entities for human rights abuses against Palestinians, including Tzav 9, Ben-Zion Gopstein, and Isaschar Manne.

By REUTERS
15/07/2024
 IDF soldier prays at the Western Wall.

US considers holding military aid over IDF promotions despite human rights violations - CNN

Alleged human rights violations by Netzah Yehuda have left US officials mulling withholding military aid under the Leahy Law.

Iranian prisoners under duress to vote, threatened with lashings

Iranians will choose between mostly hardline candidates in an early presidential election on Friday following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

29/06/2024

Incidents of IDF misconduct in the Gaza Strip prompt investigation

Possible civilian casualties in Gaza amid anti-terror operations and a soldier tying a Palestinian to a jeep, prompting investigations amid heightened regional tension

23/06/2024
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