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Guide to European Ombudsman Complaints
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Asia
Bangladesh genocide of 1971 meets the legal definition, and it is past time for the UN to name it
The 1971 genocide in Bangladesh is one of the most brutal, and yet most under‑recognised, mass atrocities of the twentieth century. More than five decades on, the international community –...
Middle East
The Pakistani Regime’s Contempt for Citizens, the United Nations, and the Truth
Pakistan's claim at the UN Human Rights Council that it protects religious minorities is a documented lie. The UN Special Rapporteur reports systematic persecution of Ahmadis, including denial of burial…
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Europe
[Press Release] Paris Human Rights Mobile Exhibit Brings Civic Education to a Busy Public Space
KINGNEWSWIRE // PRESS RELEASE // On Europe Day, volunteers distributed 1,500 educational items on human rights and their history, drawing steady public attention in the French capital. PARIS, France —...
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Why the care economy in Europe matters now
Why the care economy in Europe now demands scrutiny - from labour shortages and ageing to gender equality, public budgets and rights.
Asia
Falun Dafa Day Highlights Faith Under Pressure
World Falun Dafa Day, marked on May 13, has become both a spiritual celebration and a human-rights reminder. For practitioners of Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, the day...
Animals
Madrid Animal-Testing Case Tests EU Resolve
Summary: A criminal trial in Madrid over alleged animal mistreatment at the Vivotecnia testing laboratory has revived a wider European question: how quickly can the EU move from promises on...
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Dutch Court Tests Dogger Bank Protection
A Dutch court has ruled that bottom trawlers may no longer operate in the Dutch Dogger Bank protected area without a permit and environmental assessment. The decision, welcomed by environmental...
Food
Contracts Become a New Tool Against Food Waste
Summary: The Chancery Lane Project and WRAP have updated a model contract clause designed to help businesses measure, reduce and report food waste across supply chains. The initiative shows how...
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Transnational Repression in Europe Explained
Transnational repression in Europe is rising through surveillance, threats and legal abuse. Here is how it works - and why states must respond.