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Backlash against individual access to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights

Rwanda's case illustrates the risks of withdrawing from regional human rights bodies.

By: Mihreteab Tsighe Taye
February 18, 2023
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In September, for the first time a UN human rights body condemned a state for its inaction in the face of the climate emergency. The case centers on the Torres Strait Islands, where rising tides are encroaching on sites of cultural significance to the Kaurareg people. Our guest is a member of the UN Human Rights Committee, the body that made this historic decision. From Geneva, she explains the reasons for and repercussions of the ruling.

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Global Attacks on Human Rights Values

Secondary Education for Children in Emergencies

Strategies to Confront the Shameless

How New Global Counterterrorism Measures Jeopardize Rights

As Rights Move Online, Human Rights Standards Move with Them

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World Report 2017 - Human Rights Trends Around the Globe

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World Report 2017 summarizes key human rights issues in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide. It reflects investigative work that Human Rights Watch staff undertook in 2016, usually in close partnership with human rights activists in the country in focus.

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Australia and Asylum Seekers: Human Rights and Domestic Politics. 

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Australia and Asylum Seekers: Human Rights and Domestic Politics. 

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Ed leads the Commission's work on detention and implementing the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT); refugees and migration; human rights issues affecting LGBTI people; counter-terrorism and national security; technology and human rights; freedom of expression; and freedom of religion.

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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Intersex Status | Australian Human Rights Commission

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Every person has inherent dignity and value. Human rights help us to recognise and respect this in ourselves and in each other.

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We're Waiting - Australian Marriage Equality

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The time has come for marriage equality, yet we're still waiting.

Despite a majority of Australians being in favour of marriage equality, we're still waiting for all couples to be allowed full and equal legal status.

"We're Waiting" is a powerful and unifying message for one of the most important legal and social reforms of our time.

We believe all Australians should be able to marry, irrespective of gender, race, sexuality or religion. Marriage equality is about ensuring all couples have access to the one legal institution known as "marriage". And it's about an Australia in which everyone is treated fairly.

While we wait, we will do everything we can to keep our message of equality before the broadest possible audience and win the 25 additional MPs' votes required to make marriage equality a reality.

To stop waiting, start here. Your action today could make history.

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The time has come for marriage equality, yet we're still waiting. Despite a majority of Australians being in favour of marriage equality, we're still waiting for all couples to be allowed full and equal legal status. "We're Waiting" is a powerful and unifying message for one of the most important legal and social reforms of ...