Tag #Human Rights

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Turkish Lieutenants Face Dismissal for Atatürk Allegiance

Five Turkish lieutenants face potential dismissal from the Turkish Armed Forces following a disciplinary investigation stemming from their display of allegiance to Atatürk and the Republic after a graduation ceremony on August 30, 2024, prompting protests from retired soldiers and the Atatürkist Tho...

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Marjane Satrapi Rejects Legion of Honour, Condemns France's Iran Policy

Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi refused France's Legion of Honour on January 13th, 2024, citing hypocrisy in France's policy towards Iran, specifically regarding visa issuance for Iranian dissidents versus the free movement of children of Iranian oligarchs. She was promoted to Chevalier de la ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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DALE Program Protects Undocumented Workers, Faces Uncertain Future

The Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement (DALE) program has provided deportation protection and work authorization to nearly 8,000 undocumented workers in exchange for reporting workplace abuse, resulting in over \$3.6 million in back wages and damages recovered in one case; however, the program's ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Nigerian Airstrike Kills Civilians in Zamfara

A Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Zamfara state killed at least 16 civilians, according to local authorities and residents, after mistaking them for fleeing criminals; the Air Force says it targeted armed gangs, but Amnesty International reports higher casualties and calls for an independent investi...

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Queensland to toughen youth justice laws after stabbing

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a 63-year-old Coles worker in Ipswich, Queensland; the victim is in critical condition, prompting Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to announce further changes to the state's already strict youth justice laws.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cameroon's Gold Mining Crisis: Environmental Damage and Economic Disruption in Batouri

Large-scale gold mining in Batouri, Cameroon, by foreign companies has caused a 50% decrease in agricultural yields, environmental damage from mercury and cyanide use, and displacement of local miners; despite government attempts to mitigate these issues through a 'closed system', implementation has...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Surge in Australian Antisemitism: 316% Increase in Anti-Jewish Incidents

Australia experienced a 316% increase in antisemitic incidents from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, totaling 2,062, amid protests, online harassment, and attacks on synagogues, prompting government investigations and concerns about community safety.

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Ukraine: Russian Agent Targets POW's Wife in Sabotage Attempt

A Russian agent attempted to coerce Svitlana, a Ukrainian woman whose husband is a captured army medic, into committing acts of sabotage in exchange for her husband's better treatment in prison; she reported the contact to the SBU, ultimately refusing to cooperate despite threats.

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Germany Lacks Data on Children Affected by Utility Shutoffs and Evictions

In 2023, German utility companies cut off electricity to 204,441 households and gas to 28,059; 32,669 evictions occurred. The government lacks data on how many children were affected, despite concerns raised by a Left Party politician.

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No Poverty
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Evictions of Disabled Students in Abidjan Amidst University Housing Crisis

Following the dissolution of a student union in October 2024, a campaign to remove students from over-occupied university housing in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, has disproportionately affected disabled students, leading to evictions despite a temporary ministerial intervention.

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Quality Education
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Forensic Evidence Links Suspects to Narin Güran Murder

The murder trial of Narin Güran, whose body was found after 19 days, revealed forensic analysis of rugs from her home. A male DNA profile found on two rugs matched a profile from the crime scene but not any known profiles in the database, leading to the conviction of four individuals, including her ...

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Georgia's Probation Reform: Early Release Impacts Thousands

Georgia's 2021 law, aiming to reduce its high probation population, has led to at least 26,523 early releases by January, impacting individuals like Jamariel Hobbs who was released from a nine-year probation sentence after three years, due to the 2021 legislation.

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