Tag #Human Rights Violations

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Spanish Women's Growing Role in Social Activism

Increased female participation in Spanish social movements, particularly since the 2018-2019 feminist mobilizations, has led to a more inclusive approach to addressing social issues, with diverse organizations like the Sindicato de Inquilinas and Afroféminas highlighting the importance of collective...

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Gender Equality
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Inquest into Death of Vulnerable Inmate at Polmont Highlights Systemic Failures

Katie Allan, 21, died by suicide at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in June 2018, three months into a sentence for drink driving; a fatal accident inquiry is examining systemic failures that contributed to her death and calling for legal reform.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Alabama Faces Lawsuit Over Institutionalization of Disabled Children

The U.S. Justice Department found Alabama violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by unnecessarily institutionalizing children with physical disabilities in nursing homes, threatening a lawsuit unless the state expands community-based services and support for families.

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Quality Education
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Alabama Faces Lawsuit Over Institutionalization of Disabled Children

The U.S. Justice Department found Alabama violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by unnecessarily institutionalizing children with physical disabilities in nursing homes, threatening a lawsuit if changes aren't made to provide more community services and support for families.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Cuban Political Prisoner Ferrer Released, Rejects Conditional Freedom

Cuban political prisoner José Daniel Ferrer was released from prison on Thursday after more than three years following negotiations between the Biden administration and the Cuban government, facilitated by the Vatican, resulting in the freedom of 553 prisoners; however, Ferrer refused conditional re...

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Vox's Assault on Press Freedom in Spain

Vox, Spain's third-largest political party, is actively undermining democratic institutions and attacking journalists, particularly those from left-leaning media outlets, through harassment, intimidation, and encouragement of violence, aiming to suppress dissenting voices and control public discours...

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Devastating Wildfires in Los Angeles County Cause $250 Billion in Damages

Fueled by climate change and hurricane-force winds, recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have destroyed nearly 12,000 buildings, killed at least 25 people, and caused an estimated $250 billion in damages, disproportionately impacting working-class communities like Altadena, California.

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No Poverty
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Indian Journalist Murdered After Reporting on Corruption

Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who had over 165,000 YouTube subscribers, was murdered and his urn desecrated after reporting on a corrupt construction project run by a relative; three suspects, including the relative, were arrested.

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Pope Francis Orders Trial for Pedophile Priest After 15-Year Delay

Following a 15-year delay, Pope Francis intervened to initiate a canonical trial against a Spanish priest, Pedro RodrĂ­guez Ramos, accused of pedophilia, after the victim, Carlos, repeatedly contacted the Pope. The case highlights systemic failures within the Catholic Church's response to abuse alleg...

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Gender Equality
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16,000 Protest Weidel's Hamburg City Hall Visit

Up to 16,000 people protested in Hamburg against AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel's visit to the city hall on January 25th, 2024, prompting a massive police response and highlighting deep social divisions.

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Bolivian Court Reinstates Park Ranger Fired for Environmental Activism

Bolivian park ranger Marcos Uzquiano, internationally recognized for his conservation work, was unjustly fired after 25 years of service; a court ordered his reinstatement, highlighting the risks faced by environmental defenders in Bolivia who expose illegal activities like mining and deforestation.

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Life on Land
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Navalny's Lawyers Jailed in Russia

Three lawyers representing Alexei Navalny were sentenced to prison terms ranging from three-and-a-half to five-and-a-half years in January 2024 on charges of participating in an extremist organization, after a closed-door trial that was widely condemned as politically motivated.

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