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United Nations Human Rights Council concludes 62nd session with successful adoption of the resolution “Twentieth anniversary of the Human Rights Council”
Government of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, July 8 - The session featured multiple successful annual discussions and led to the adoption of several resolutions on the human rights of women and girls.
Reporting live from Gaza and the West Bank, senior sector officials – alongside global medical and human rights leaders
EIN Presswire
UN Commission of Inquiry: Israel’s operations led to the destruction of conditions necessary for child survival in Gaza and West Bank GAZA, GAZA, PALESTINE, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Reporting live from Gaza and the West Bank, senior...
South African Human Rights Commission convenes second leg of National Investigative Hearing into food systems of South Africa, 6 to 10 Jul
South African Government
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will convene the second leg of the National Investigative Hearing into South Africa’s Food Systems from 6 to 10 July 2026. The first phase of the hearings was held in March 2026, during which the...
South African Human Rights Commission calls for peace and adherence to the rule of law during the 30 June marches
South African Government
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) notes the ongoing protest marches against the challenges of illegal migration and further acknowledges the planned marches on 30 June 2026. The Commission acknowledges that the right to protest is...
International Journalists Association Demands Enforcement of European Court Rulings on Human Rights Violations at Strasbourg Rally
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Frankfurt, Germany, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Journalists Association (IJA) has called for immediate enforcement of European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) rulings after thousands of expatriates, purge victims, and human...
Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão Receives the Professor Jorge Miranda Award: Constitution and Human Rights
Government of Timor-Leste
IAM Human Rights Director Nicole Fears Elected Co-Chair of IndustriALL Global Women’s Committee
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - Maryland
IAM Human Rights Director Nicole Fears has been elected co-chair of the newly formed IndustriALL Global Women’s Committee, which held its inaugural meeting on June 10 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Namibia on Building a China-Namibia Community with a Shared Future for the New Era
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
At the invitation of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, paid a state visit to the People’s Republic of China from July 5 to 11, 2026. The two Heads...
To the Participants of the International Baku Ombudsmen Summit on “Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks and Responsibilities”
President of Azerbaijan
AZERBAIJAN, June 18 - Dear summit participants, I extend my greetings to you on the occasion of the opening of the International Baku Ombudsmen Summit on the theme of “Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks and...
South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope
International Committee of the Red Cross
Access to life-saving health care remains one of the country's greatest humanitarian challenges.
Beijing Hosts Over 400 Participants at Global Human Rights Forum
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance opened in Beijing on Thursday, drawing more than 400 participants from over 100 countries and international organizations, state-run media reported.
Mondelēz International Scales Up Human Rights Due Diligence Across Own Operations and Supply Chain
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Achieves ~100% Child Labor Monitoring and Remediation Systems (CLMRS) coverage of Cocoa Life communities in West Africa1 Achieves ~100% SMETA audit coverage across our owned manufacturing plants over the past 3 years Expands Human Rights Due...
OneQuest Health to Host Kentucky Commission on Human Rights for Statewide June Meeting
EIN Presswire
State commissioners convene in Northern Kentucky as OneQuest Health spotlights its commitment to culturally competent care COVINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OneQuest Health will welcome the Kentucky Commission on...
Governor Hochul Celebrates National Disability Pride Month and the 36th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act on the Empire State Plaza
New York State Office of Mental Health
Governor Hochul today celebrated National Disability Pride Month and the 36th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Empire State Plaza with an event presented by the New York State Office for People With...
European Court Rules Norway Violated Human Rights in Child Adoption Case
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Norway committed human rights violations in a child adoption case and ordered the state to pay €25,000 (about $28,900) in compensation to the parents, along with coverage of legal...
Westchester County Human Rights Commission Observes Juneteenth with Screening of "The Hidden History of Slavery in New York"
Westchester County - New York
Published: 09 June 2026 In observance of Juneteenth, the Westchester County Human Right Commission, in partnership with the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee, hosted a standing room only screening and panel discussion of “The Hidden...
UN Experts Warn Council of Europe Migration Declaration Could Weaken Human Rights Protections
MENAFN
(MENAFN) UN human rights experts have expressed concern over the Council of Europe’s recently adopted Chisinau Declaration on migration, warning that it may undermine established protections within the European human rights system, according to...
Barnstable County Human Rights Academy Inspires Student Leaders Across Cape Cod
Barnstable County - Massachusetts
Published on: June 8, 2026 As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, Barnstable County is celebrating a new generation of student leaders who are making a meaningful impact in their schools and communities.
The Canadian Teachers’ Federation Elects Rita Mueller as President-Designate
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rita Mueller, President of the Northwest Territories (NWT) Teachers’ Association, has been elected President-Designate of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE). Elected by delegates to the...
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on July 9, 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
At the invitation of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the government of the People’s Republic of China, Pak Thae Song, Member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of...
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