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What is Israel’s new death penalty law that ‘targets’ Palestinians?

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The Independent UK

Iran recruiting children as young as 12 to ‘defend the homeland’ in new campaign

Rights groups have warned that recruiting children for military roles could amount to a war crime

The Independent UK

New Israeli death penalty law is ‘cruel’ and discriminates against Palestinians, say human rights groups

Activists say the law will have a disproportionate impact on West Bank Palestinians

The Independent UK

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Israel's Knesset Passes Controversial Death Penalty Law for Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, approved a contentious law on Monday night making death by hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly terrorist attacks, a move championed by far-right ministers that critics condemned as discriminatory and a violation of international norms.

International Business Times

Israel Death Penalty Law Triggers Global Outrage as Palestinians Face Execution Under New Knesset Vote

Israel approves death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, drawing criticism from human rights groups and global powers

International Business Times UK

‘The Politicisation Of Trans Lives Must End’: The 19 Steps Needed To Protect Trans Aussies

This Trans Day of Visibility, a new Human Rights Commission report outlines 19 reforms to tackle discrimination against Australian trans.

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New Israeli law could mean death penalty by default for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, this week passed legislation that would vastly expand capital punishment in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories.

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Amnesty International Warns Fans Traveling to 2026 FIFA World Cup Could Face Human Rights Threats

This year's FIFA Men's World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19. The United States will host 78 of the 104 total matches, including the final in New Jersey. Mexico and Canada will each host 13 matches.

Latin Times

BBC accused of making ‘propaganda’ films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

Critics say films lauding country’s attitude to women and green credentials could damage corporation’s reputation

The Guardian - UK

Amnesty warns of 'serious risks' to certain fans during 2026 World Cup

Human rights campaign group Amnesty International warned on Monday that certain fans travelling to the United States, Mexico and Canada for the World Cup face serious risks from immigration and customs officers (ICE) as well as border guards (CBP).

Radio France Internationale

More evidence doesn’t mean more justice: The limits of visual technologies in human rights cases

Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of articles from Canada’s top social sciences and humanities academics in a partnership between the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and The Conversation Canada. Click here to watch a recording of In Conversation with Myriam Denov — a virtual event…

The Conversation

Amnesty International warns US faces ‘human rights emergency’ in World Cup report

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The Independent UK

Rob Reiner and wife Michele honoured for their fight to legalise same-sex marriage

Tragic Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been honoured for their fight to legalise same-sex marriage at the Human Rights Campaign gala dinner in Los Angeles.

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United States ‘facing human rights emergency’ ahead of World Cup says Amnesty International

A new report from the human rights organisation revealed severe restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful protest in each of the three host countries just months before the World Cup begins

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Europe seeks to increase deportations as some warn of Trump-like tactics

European lawmakers have voted to make it easier to send rejected asylum-seekers to detention sites in third countries, echoing tough U.S. deportation tactics that some far-right parties praise

Latin Times

Rights and Environmental Groups Say Venezuela Mining Bill Could Pull U.S. Firms Into 'Blood Gold' Economy

A coalition of Venezuelan civil society, Human Rights and environmental groups is warning that a proposed mining law could draw U.S. companies into a system linked to illegal extraction, environmental damage and armed control of mineral-rich regions.

The Independent UK

Human rights activists criticise Australia’s new hate speech law

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The Independent UK

Human rights experts raise concerns over IOC gender eligibility ruling

The Sport & Rights Alliance, along with over 100 other allied organisations, has called on the IOC to abandon its plans to mandate genetic sex testing

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Reason

Brickbat: To the Extreme

The European Court of Human Rights has denied an appeal by Daniel and Bianca Samson, a Christian couple in Sweden,… The post Brickbat: To the Extreme appeared first on Reason.com.

The Conversation

The Olympics’ transgender athlete ban is a legal and moral minefield

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed it is introducing a controversial new policy that will ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s events.

The Guardian - AU

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

Over 100 human rights, sports and scientific groups have criticised the new gender eligibility guidelines as ‘a blunt and discriminatory response’

The Guardian - US

Human rights groups cheer ‘watershed’ verdict in social media addiction trial

As many organizations celebrate outcome, some are skeptical as to what it means for privacy protections

The Guardian - US

Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison

Petition seeks accountability from Salvadorian authorities over human rights violations at notorious Cecot facility

The Guardian - UK

MEPs back plans for ‘return hubs’, raising fears of ‘human rights black holes’

European parliament votes in favour of sending refused asylum seekers to offshore hubs, in ‘historic setback for refugee rights’

International Business Times UK

Venezuelan Trafficking Survivor Detained by ICE, Separated from Children Amid Legal Battle

A trafficking survivor's detention by ICE sparks legal battles and raises questions about immigration enforcement and human rights.

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