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Former Polish dissident, editor wins top Spanish award

A former Polish dissident and human rights activist who is editor-in-chief of one of Eastern Europe’s most popular newspapers, has won one of Spain’s most prestigious awards

The Independent UK

Abu Akleh’s killing highlights Israeli attacks on journalists

Shireen Abu Akleh’s death is only the latest attack on Palestinian, international journalists by Israel, say advocates.

Al Jazeera

Minister raises ‘grave concerns’ over proposals to change Human Rights Act

Christina McKelvie argued the UK Government proposals could interfere with the devolution settlement.

The Independent UK

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Marcos Jr. faces calls to ensure democracy, human rights

Presumptive Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is facing early calls to ensure respect for human rights, the rule of law and democracy that contrast starkly with his background as the son and namesake of an ousted dictator

The Independent UK

Threat of being sent to Rwanda ‘harming health of UK asylum seekers’

Rights organisations say refugees going into hiding as Home Office admits LGBTQ+ people could face persecution in African country

The Guardian - UK

Queen’s speech: Boris Johnson ‘bereft of ideas’ to tackle cost of living crisis

Despite 38 new bills, opposition accuses government of failing to act to protect people amid soaring inflation

The Guardian - UK

Critics hit out at Government’s Rwanda plans over human rights concerns

The Home Office said it will carry out a case-by-case risk assessment when determining someone’s eligibility for relocation.

The Independent UK

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8 Queen's Speech nasty details and bits missing - with NO new Cost of Living help now

Boris Johnson unveiled a flurry of 38 planned laws at the State Opening of Parliament - but there was no new cash for the cost-of-living crisis, a conversion therapy ban isn't a ban, and a waiters' tips crackdown has been delayed again

Daily Mirror

The son of late dictator Marcos has won the Philippines' presidential election

The namesake son of the late Philippine dictator won by a landslide, according to unofficial results, in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that ousted his father.

WEKU

UN rights boss to arrive in China for historic visit by month-end

(Corrects to add dropped letter in spokesperson's name)

Reuters

Philippines election: torture survivors from Marcos era in shock after son’s win

Factcheckers say Ferdinand Marcos Jr was overwhelming beneficiary of a flood of online disinformation before poll

The Guardian - UK

Czech Republic elected to replace Russia on U.N. rights council

The United Nations General Assembly elected the Czech Republic to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council on Tuesday to replace Russia, which was suspended last month over its invasion of Ukraine and then immediately quit the 47-member body.

Reuters

Protesters remain in Sudan’s prisons as dialogue is postponed

Lawyers say that there are many more anti-coup protesters in prison than the authorities acknowledge.

Al Jazeera

How the 38 Bills presented in the Queen's Speech will affect you

Prince Charles appeared at the House of Lords today in place of the Queen who did not attend due to "mobility issues"

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - UK

Home Office admits LGBTQI+ refugees could be persecuted if sent to Rwanda

Report on policy to send gay and lesbian asylum seekers to country raises concerns over possible treatment

Liverpool Echo

The key laws and policies announced in the Queen's Speech 2022

From Channel 4 to schools, here's a look at what has be outlined in the Queen's Speech today

Daily Mirror

Queen's Speech in full - how 38 Bills at State Opening of Parliament affect you

Prince Charles today unveiled the Queen’s Speech in place of his mother - but the text is all Boris Johnson’s, with a crackdown on protests and Brexit ‘opportunities’ - while employment rights, trophy hunting laws and the cost-of-living crisis are all snubbed

The Independent UK

Queen’s Speech: Bill of Rights to fulfil Tory dream of replacing hated Human Rights Act

Warning that shake-up will tear up legal safeguards and put UK on collision course with Brussels

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Reuters

Ukraine death toll 'thousands higher' than reported - U.N. rights official

The head of the U.N. human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine said on Tuesday that thousands more civilians had been killed in the country since the war began than its official toll of 3,381.

The Independent UK

Taiwan activist released from China says global help worked

A Taiwanese human rights activist who served five years in jail in China spoke out Tuesday, said that international pressure and the tireless advocacy by his wife worked to ensure his safe return to Taiwan

The Independent UK

Marcos Jr. won Philippine presidency, unofficial count shows

The namesake son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos appears to have been elected Philippine president in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” revolt that booted his father into infamy

Al Jazeera

Syrian rights groups urge UN to probe Tadamon massacre

The SNHR calls US diplomat to the UN for ‘immediate action’ after video appears to show execution of civilians.

Newsroom.co.nz

Govt beefs up human rights compliance system

A new inter-agency mechanism will ensure greater transparency and accountability of whether Aotearoa is meeting its human rights obligations, Cabinet says.

Al Jazeera

Philippines election: Marcos Jr set for landslide victory

Ferdinand Marcos, son of ex-dictator, takes unassailable lead over his rival Leni Robredo, unofficial count shows.

The Guardian - UK

Taiwanese activist Lee Ming-che: ‘I can breathe in the fresh air of freedom’

The rights activist and his wife talk about his five years in a Chinese jail and her efforts to secure his release

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