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There’s a ‘strange backsliding’ on human rights: Council of Europe chief Berset

A crackdown on demonstrators in Turkey, the detention of the mayor of Istanbul and a clampdown on pro-EU protesters in Georgia – there is currently no shortage of challenges to the Council…

1 month ago

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UN human rights experts demand probe into Beirut deadly explosion

Nearly 40 UN human rights experts have called for a swift and independent probe into the Beirut port blast. The group has raised concerns over “irresponsibility” and “impunity” in Lebanon.…

5 years ago

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German ministers push for supply chain law against exploitation

Few German companies are ensuring basic labor and human rights standards are respected in the supply chain. That's why two German ministers are now planning a law obliging companies to take responsibility.…

5 years ago

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The children left behind in West Africa’s conflict-torn regions

Human rights groups say children in conflict regions aren't receiving enough support. Children who have escaped from Boko Haram are treated with suspicion in Nigeria, while schools are closing in Burkina Faso.…

5 years ago

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Some governments ‘using’ Covid-19 to stifle dissent, UN human rights chief warns

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned that some governments were taking advantage of emergency powers imposed amid the Covid-19 crisis to stifle…

5 years ago

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Afghan peace deal, but at what cost?

The West appears to be making many concessions to the Taliban to forge a peace deal. Do they also involve a compromise on fundamental human rights? DW talks to the head of…

5 years ago

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Nigerian information minister: ‘This government does not violate anybody’s right’

Speaking to DW's Conflict Zone, Lai Mohammed defended Nigeria's human rights record.…

5 years ago

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Trump and Hong Kong: How much do human rights matter?

Trump and Hong Kong: How much do human rights matter?…

5 years ago

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How to eliminate violence against women

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread violations of human rights. The United Nations observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on the 25th of…

5 years ago

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Justice elusive for victims of German businesses abroad

Campaigners think German firms should be accountable for the human rights abuses committed along their supply chains. Some businesses say it's too difficult to police, but others would welcome a "level playing…

6 years ago

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Kurds in Turkey increasingly subject to violent hate crimes

An elderly Kurdish man was attacked in hospital; a man and his son were gunned down on the street — and no charges were filed. Human rights experts see a worsening situation…

6 years ago

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human rights - Page 2

There’s a ‘strange backsliding’ on human rights: Council of Europe chief Berset

UN human rights experts demand probe into Beirut deadly explosion

German ministers push for supply chain law against exploitation

The children left behind in West Africa’s conflict-torn regions

Some governments ‘using’ Covid-19 to stifle dissent, UN human rights chief warns

Afghan peace deal, but at what cost?

Nigerian information minister: ‘This government does not violate anybody’s right’

Trump and Hong Kong: How much do human rights matter?

How to eliminate violence against women

Justice elusive for victims of German businesses abroad

Kurds in Turkey increasingly subject to violent hate crimes

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