Tag #Human Rights

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Thousands Protest Trump's Return to Power in Washington D.C.

Thousands marched in Washington D.C. on January 18th, two days before Donald Trump's inauguration, protesting his policies on abortion, climate change, and immigration; similar protests are planned nationwide.

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Gender Equality
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Fear of Legal Rollback Spurs Mass Same-Sex Weddings Before Trump's Inauguration

Driven by fear of a potential rollback of same-sex marriage rights under President-elect Trump's administration, numerous LGBTQ couples are rushing to marry before his inauguration, prompting officiants across the country to conduct mass weddings and offer pro bono services.

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Gender Equality
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Podcast Series Explores Roma and Sinti History, Activism, and Queer Identities

A six-part podcast, "Queerly Beloved," by Melania Swiontek Brzezinski and Ann Toma-Toader explores Roma and Sinti history and activism from the 15th century to the 1990s, highlighting resistance to discrimination and the role of queer identities, airing between January 18th and March 15th with suppo...

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Reduced Inequality
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Assassination of Two Iranian Judges in Tehran

On Sunday, two senior Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, were assassinated at Tehran's High Court by a gunman who then killed himself, according to Iranian state media; investigations are underway.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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16,000+ Protest AfD Leader's Hamburg Appearance

On Thursday, over 16,000 people demonstrated in Hamburg against AfD leader Alice Weidel's appearance at City Hall, highlighting widespread opposition to the party's policies and rhetoric; the protest, organized by a coalition of groups, marched from the central station to the Rathausmarkt, prompting...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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KNIL Graves in Vlissingen Granted Protected Status

Graves of Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) soldiers in Vlissingen, Netherlands, will receive special markers and protected status, preventing their removal, starting today with the first marker placed in the presence of descendants and the mayor; a monument will be added later this year.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Assassination of Iranian Judges Highlights Political Tensions

Two Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, known for their roles in the 1988 executions of political dissidents, were assassinated Saturday morning at the Supreme Court in Tehran by a lone gunman who later killed himself; one other person was injured.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Arena Charged in Qatargate, but Not with Corruption

Former European Parliament member Maria Arena was charged with participating in a criminal organization in the Qatargate corruption scandal, unlike other defendants who face corruption and money laundering charges; the investigation continues to face legal challenges.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Israeli Hostage Omer Wenkert Expected to be Released

Omer Wenkert, a 23-year-old Israeli abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nova Music Festival, is expected to be freed in a prisoner exchange deal; his family publicized his plight to ensure his release, sharing details of his health struggles during captivity and his positive a...

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Good Health and Well-being
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German-Israeli Hostage Expected to be Released in Hostage-Ceasefire Deal

Arbel Yehoud, a 28-year-old German-Israeli woman, and her boyfriend were abducted over a year ago from Nir Oz; she is expected to be released in a hostage-ceasefire deal, while her brother, who was also abducted, was later found dead.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Scottish Activist Jailed for Pro-Palestine Protest

Stuart Bretherton, a 26-year-old Scottish activist, received a 12-month prison sentence (reduced to 16 weeks on appeal) for participating in a pro-Palestine protest at a Glasgow arms factory in June 2022, highlighting concerns about the UK's justice system and high incarceration rates.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK TV Post-Production Workers Face Widespread Exploitation

A report by the TV Industry Human Rights Forum reveals widespread exploitation of post-production workers in the UK TV industry, with many paid below minimum wage and subjected to unacceptable working conditions and a lack of mental health support, exacerbated by the current commissioning slowdown.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth