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Taiwan, Ukraine, human rights and North Korea expected to be discussed by US and Chinese presidents

FIFA has turned down Denmark’s request to include the text ‘human rights for all’ on their World Cup training shirts

The Dutch World Cup squad will meet a group of migrant workers in Qatar after a training session ahead of the team’s first match as part of the Dutch soccer federation’s push to promote human rights at the tournament

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Thursday accusing the Taliban of violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls, failing to establish a representative government, and plunging the country into “dire economic, humanitarian and social conditions.” The resolution also pointed to persistent violence in the country since the…

UN calls for international action as regime announces public trials for protesters and Iranian lawmakers seek harsh punishment

Across the world, scores of countries still require transgender people to submit to sterilizing surgeries before their genders are legally recognized

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution accusing the Taliban of violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls

World Cup hosts Qatar has faced growing criticism over its human rights record

U.S. President Joe Biden hopes to limit deterioration of ties with China when he meets its leader Xi Jinping next week, but will be honest about U.S. concerns, including over Taiwan and human rights, a senior administration official said on Thursday.

World leaders and climate scientists aren’t the only ones who have gathered in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for the latest UN climate summit, COP27. Children and young people are also a big part of the conference.

Gareth Southgate says it is “highly unlikely” England will adhere to FIFA’s request to “let football take the stage” and not speak about human rights concerns during World Cup 2022 in Qatar.