Human Rights Law 
Rights Group: Iraqi Draft Law Violates Free Speech – Voice of America
A leading human rights group says an Iraqi draft law would restrict free speech in violation of international law and pose a threat to journalists, whistleblowers and peaceful activists. In a new report, Human Rights Watch said the cybercrimes …
UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Kazakh Police Crackdown On Oil Workers Strike – International Business Times
The U.N. human rights chief has called for an independent investigation … Trafficked To India As Sex Workers Every Year Iraq Proposes Stringent Internet Laws, Rights Groups Protest “It is extremely damaging to Kazakhstan’s reputation to …
State Human Rights Commission to act tough on pubs, hookah bars – Times of India
HYDERABAD: With recent reports in the media regarding rule violations by some pubs and hookah centres in the city, the State Human Rights Commission ( SHRC) has decided to take suo motu cognizance of the issue. The commission expressed its … Continue reading
Human Rights Watch slams Iraqi Internet bill for hefty penalties – Raw Story
It called on Iraqi MPs to delay voting on the law until it was reformed to conform to international human rights standards, a call which some members of the three parliamentary committees working on the law have agreed with. “Many … Continue reading
Russians press Congress to ditch human rights bill – CNN
“We are ready, and we would welcome any international legal assistance, including the assistance of U.S. law enforcement authorities … Senate have broadened the wording to include human rights violators from around the world.
Chile Hate-Crime Legislation Signed Into Law – Huffington Post
The Roman Catholic Church, which retains a strong influence over Chilean society, also expressed some concerns about the law, but gay and human rights activists hailed the measure as a step toward equality. “This law is a giant leap toward … Continue reading
Looking for Human Rights at the Family Planning Summit – DAILY KOS
In Indonesia, for instance a human rights activist told Amnesty International, “[It] is very taboo for an unmarried person to look for contraceptives… S/he will be seen as looking for free sex.” Laws in Indonesia provide that access to …
Chile Passes Hate Crime Law After Anti-Gay Killing – FOX News
The Roman Catholic Church, which retains a strong influence over Chilean society, also expressed some concerns about the law, but gay and human rights activists hailed the measure as a step toward equality. “This law is a giant leap toward … Continue reading
UN human rights experts warn of potential damage of Russia’s draft law to civil society – UN News Centre
A group of United Nations independent experts today warned that a draft law being considered by Russia could adversely impact civil society, and urged on the Government not to adopt this legislation. “These amendments constitute a direct affront to those … Continue reading
Mexican Congress demands president enact victims’ rights law – FOX News
Mexico’s Congress is demanding that President Felipe Calderon sign into law a bill requiring the federal government … and other civic organizations in Mexico, international human rights groups also have slammed the military deployment.
