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Iran has executed 209 people so far this year, a spokesperson for the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday, describing its record as "abominable" and calling for them to halt.

DOMINIC Raab’s controversial plans to scrap the Human Rights Act are dead in the water after he left government in ignominy, according to reports…

Fatal car crash shows a different approach is needed to keep the community safe, leading children and human rights advocates say

A HUMAN rights campaign group has said that the arrest of anti-monarchy protesters in London is “something you would expect to see in Moscow not…

Historic two-week tour of US ends with call for nationwide commitment to address racial discrimination in dealings with law

The measure, backed by 17 Democrats, would ban US aid to Israel from contributing to detention of Palestinian children.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has done the country and the Thai armed forces a great service in recommending that the military brings to an end the use of conscripts as personal employees of higher-ranking officers within 90 days. Rights commissioners made a loud and clear official statement last…

With its glittering, embroidered roots and its hand-made sparkling leaves, the "Tree of Life" is an homage to two inspiring women: Catherine de Medicis and the nymph of Greek legend, Daphne. Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos tells us about devising her latest installation in a world paralysed by the pandemic, when…

France has been criticised by the United Nations Human Rights Council for increased police violence, including incidents that occurred during recent pension reform protests.