Human Rights Law

Human rights tribunal recognized discrimination, ruled correctly – The Vancouver Sun

What a slippery slope Mr. Schafer treads upon. Mr. Schafer states in his column, “it is the presence of robust competition, not the existence of so-called human rights laws, that ensures that minorities will have access to ser-vices.” Chicken and … Continue reading

Human rights group cites ‘atrocities’ in Myanmar – Huffington Post

Human Rights Watch also urged opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to do more to protect Rohingya and seek amendment of a 1982 law that limits their rights. Other human rights groups and some Islamic nations have also called for … Continue reading

Human rights group cites ‘atrocities’ in Myanmar – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Human Rights Watch also urged opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to do more to protect Rohingya and seek amendment of a 1982 law that limits their rights. Other human rights groups and some Islamic nations have also called for … Continue reading

Malawians want tough anti-human trafficking laws – afriquejet.com

Panelists from Malawi Human Rights Commission, Malawi Law Commission and the Parliament, at a public discussion in Lilongwe, agreed that human trafficking, both internal and international, is widespread, mostly due to high instances of poverty, especially …

New York: UN expert calls for human rights-based solutions for Ivorian IDPs – afriquejet.com

New York, US – The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons … Beyani said that while the government had made progress towards reestablishing law and order and helping IDPs return to their homes, continued assistance … Continue reading

Africa: Clinton Should Urge Leaders to Address Abuse – Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch said. She has threatened to arrest President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan, who is wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court, if he tries to enter her country. She has suggested that Malawi should repeal laws … Continue reading

Rochester Hills council denies human rights ordinance aimed to protect city’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender residents – The Oakland Press

City Attorney John Staran’s law firm drafted a similar ordinance for the city … “Every progressive city has a human-rights ordinance,” she said. “Under the current ruling, if somebody knows you’re gay you can still be fired.

Human Rights Watch cites ‘atrocities’ in Myanmar – MyFox Phoenix

SITTWE, Myanmar (AP) – Human Rights Watch says Myanmar forces failed to intervene … no longer will defend most of the disputed portions of Indiana’s new immigration law because they’ve been rendered invalid by the Supreme Court. The state attorney … Continue reading

PICKET: Chicago GOP to file human rights complaint against Rahm Emanuel over Chick fil A flap – Washington Times

The Chicago Republican Party announced last week it would file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights and Attorney General … Alderman and the Mayor have broken civil rights laws pertaining to religious freedom and the First …

Africa: Clinton Should Urge Leaders to Address Abuse – Huffington Post

Human Rights Watch said. She has threatened to arrest President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan, who is wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court, if he tries to enter her country. She has suggested that Malawi should repeal laws … Continue reading