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Iranian protests over Mahsa Amini's death see at least 3 killed
Protests in Iran erupted 4 days ago after a young woman, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, died in police custody after allegedly wearing her hijab improperly.
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Growing calls to renegotiate Ottawa's landmark $20B First Nations child welfare deal
Indigenous child welfare advocate Cindy Blackstock is among the growing number of activists calling on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to renegotiate Ottawa's landmark $20 billion First Nations child welfare deal. Critics argue too...
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China's treatment of Uyghurs may be crime against humanity: UN
China's detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, the UN human rights office says. Beijing says the internment camps are a tool to fight terrorism.
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UN Uyghur report 'damning' for China: former ambassador
Former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques says the UN human rights chief's report on China's treatment of Muslim minority Uyghurs is "important and damning."
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UN says China’s treatment of Uyghurs could be crimes against humanity
In a new report, the United Nations accused China of a ruthless, repressive campaign against the country's Uyghur minority that could amount to crimes against humanity. The report puts the weight of the UN behind years of accusations...
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She escape the Taliban in Afghanistan and fears for those left behind
After a year of Taliban rule, Freshta Karimi — who spent years fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan — shares how women’s rights have been eliminated and the fear she feels for those still in the country.
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She escaped the Taliban in Afghanistan and fears for those left behind
After a year of Taliban rule, Freshta Karimi — who spent years fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan — shares how women’s rights have been eliminated and the fear she feels for those still in the country.
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Bangladesh tells UN that Rohingya refugees must return to Myanmar
UN rights chief says return of Rohingya refugees is not possible currently due to concerns about their safety in Myanmar
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Michelle O'Bonsawin becomes 1st Indigenous person nominated to Supreme Court of Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his nomination of Michelle O'Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada. O'Bonsawin is Abenaki from Odanak and will become the first Indigenous person to serve on Canada's highest court.
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Women's rights activist who escaped Afghanistan reflects on those left behind
Freshta Karimi, who spent years fighting for women's rights in Afghanistan, was able to flee the country last fall after Taliban fighters seized power. Now in Canada, she spoke with Adrienne Arsenault about the sorrow she feels for her...
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Biden administration easing some US restrictions on Cuba
US says measures, including loosening curbs on family remittances and travel, aim to 'support Cuban people'
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Yoon Suk-yeol takes office as South Korea’s new president
Conservative, Yoon Suk-yeol, offers ‘audacious’ plan to North Korea if it returns to denuclearisation efforts.
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Guterres warns of looming ‘winter of global discontent’
UN secretary general Antonio Guterres says the world is in big trouble and a winter of discontent is around the corner.
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Russia Warns West, Ukraine Over Crackdown On Russian Orthodox Church: 'Will Be Defend At All Costs’
Russia has issued a fresh warning tied to its deepening standoff with Ukraine. Foreign Minister Lavrov made a pointed declaration regarding Russia's role in protecting Orthodox believers across Ukrainian territories. The statement came...
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Draft opinion suggests U.S. Supreme Court set to overturn abortion rights: report
Anti-abortion activists and supporters of abortion rights took to the streets of Washington, D.C., upon hearing that the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion.
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Dr. Abraham Morgentaler: ‘You cannot take any right for granted’
Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, son of Dr. Henry Morgentaler, on his father's legacy and abortion rights in light of the conversation sparked by a leaked draft opinion by the U.S. Supreme Court suggesting it could overturn Roe V Wade.
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Taliban issue harsh new rules for Afghan women
The Taliban in Afghanistan have issued a decree that orders women to wear head-to-toe burkas in public and to leave home only when necessary.
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Draft opinion suggests U.S. Supreme Count set to overturn abortion rights: report
Anti-abortion activists and supporters of abortion rights took to the streets of Washington, D.C., upon hearing that the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion.
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UN votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council. The U.S. initiated the resolution and 93 countries voted in favour, 24 against and 58 abstained.
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Bucha killings: Ukraine President Zelenskyy to address UNSC
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the UN Security Council at a meeting Tuesday that is certain to focus on what appear to be deliberate killings in the town of Bucha.
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Zelenskyy urges UN to ‘act immediately’ to stop Russian attacks
Ukraine’s president says UN system ‘must be reformed’ after evidence emerged of civilian massacres in parts of Ukraine.
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More than 400,000 Ukrainians 'forcibly displaced to Russia', claims Ukraine's ombudswoman
"Our citizens were deported from our territory to their territory," said Lyudmila Denisova. "They went against their will."
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Peru protesters angry over ex-president's prison release
Hundreds of people in Peru are protesting against a court's decision to release a former president from prison.
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Women's rights, ecology and torture scoop top FIFDH 2022 awards
Women's rights, ecology, and torture scoop top FIFDH awards as the Geneva film festival closes. Cinema reports.