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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87 Miners Die in South African Mine After Police Cut Off Supplies

In South Africa, a police operation to combat illegal mining at the Buffelsfontein gold mine left at least 87 miners dead from starvation and dehydration after supplies were cut off for months; over 240 survivors were rescued and arrested.

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Japan to Compensate Victims of Forced Sterilization Under Eugenics Law

The Japanese government will pay reparations to victims of forced sterilization under a now-defunct eugenics law, offering 15 million yen to victims, 5 million yen to spouses, and 2 million yen for forced abortions, addressing a landmark human rights violation following a Supreme Court ruling.

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Chinese Activist Launches Memecoin to Fund Activism, Dividing Followers

Chinese activist Li Ying launched a memecoin called "Li" to fund his work, causing division among followers who question its ethics amid financial struggles for overseas activists; the coin's value has since plummeted.

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US Sanctions Sudan's Army Chief for War Crimes

The US imposed sanctions on Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and entities supplying weapons, for war crimes and abuses during the conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions since April 2023, while also sanctioning his rival, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

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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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Anti-Semitic Attack Targets Prominent Jewish Leader's Home in Sydney

The former home of Alex Ryvchin, co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, was targeted in an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney, Australia, involving arson and graffiti, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for stronger action against rising anti-Semitism.

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Louisiana State Police Accused of Pattern of Excessive Force

A US Justice Department report found Louisiana State Police engaged in a pattern of excessive force, including using stun guns on those posing no threat, leading to injuries and death; systemic failures in supervision and underreporting of force were also identified.

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Xizang Earthquake: 6,135 Emergency Houses Delivered, Comprehensive Inspections Underway

In response to a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Xizang, authorities have delivered 6,135 of 13,000 prefabricated houses, distributed extensive relief supplies including electric stoves and blankets, and launched comprehensive inspections of infrastructure to ensure safety and well-being of residents.

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Inquest investigates death of woman with Down syndrome who starved under home care

Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, starved to death in October 2018 at age 38, weighing 50 pounds, under the care of Astrid Dahl in Port Coquitlam, B.C.; a coroner's inquest is investigating failures in oversight by Kinsight Community Society, which contracted with Community Living BC.

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Good Health and Well-being
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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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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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