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USA with new criticism of Bulgaria

Bulgaria still does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, but is making significant efforts in this direction. This is stated in the latest Report on Human Trafficking of the US State Department, quoted by BNR.

“The Four Winds” give taste of life during the Dust Bowl | Book review

In 1921 Texas and across most of the United States, things were good! Crops were plentiful, rains were plentiful and the country was booming after World War I. Farmers were able to expand their...

Project “Playground” – Empowering young people in Ghana to build their dreams

On 2 July 2021, in Jamestown, Accra, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Delegation of the European Union to Ghana, the Sports for Education and Economic Development (SEED)...

India’s Christians, Muslims face violent persecution from Hindu nationalists

Hindu nationalism is driving a wave of violent persecution against India's religious minorities where Muslims and Christians face "systematic persecution," condoned by the authorities, the police, and the media, new research suggests.

(Video) Iran: Installing Butcher Mohseni Ejei as Judiciary Chief Is Another Step Toward Consolidating the Regime

Ejei is one of the most vicious figures of the mullahs’ regime and is sanctioned by the European Union and the United States for his role in oppressing the Iranian people. Ejehi due to his...

African women propose a 10-year plan for gender equality in Africa

African women propose a 10-year plan for gender equality in Africa at the Generation Equality Forum in Paris The proposed Kinshasa Declaration, launched today at the Generation Equality Forum, outlines concrete actions for African Union...

RobinHoodSwap Launches and Expands Globally, Onboarding Charity Organizations

/EIN News/ -- BANGKOK, Thailand, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, RobinHoodSwap announces that it will take stronger steps to expand its impact in the charity field. RobinhoodSwap is Thailand's First Charitable DeFi...

(Video) Free Iran 2021: Iran’s Election Shows Absence of Accountability, Demands Int’l Action

The November 2019 uprising confirmed the PMOI’s staying power and the role of the Resistance Units, supporters of the MEK/PMOI to overthrow the regime. The clerical regime’s strategy will be discussed in greater detail for...

Lagana Resolution to Recognize the Armenian Genocide Advances

Trenton – The Senate advanced a resolution today that would recognize the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire during and following the end of World War I. The resolution is sponsored by Senator...

Involuntary Psychiatric Treatments: Documentary Raises Human Rights Group’s Concerns About Electroshock

Actor Jack Nicholson in the popular classic film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" which depicted involuntary electroshock treatment. Many thought that electroshock was banned after this film. It was not. The idea for electroshock...

Religious Leaders Discuss Freedom of Religion or Belief to Promote Peace, Justice & Stronger Societies

MATERA, ITALY, July 1, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Five international experts on law and religion came together in Matera, Italy on June 30, 2021 to discuss Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and its essential...

ICYMI: Hoyer Leads the Fight to Remove Hate from Congress

Wanted to make sure you saw news coverage of last night’s House passage of H.R. 3005, legislation to remove hate from the Capitol. The legislation, sponsored by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD),...

Watchdog Group Helps End Abuse of Parental Rights

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Parental Rights - In the last four years the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Florida’s Baker Act Hotline has received more than 700 calls...

Gov. Ricketts Designates July as “Victims of Communism Remembrance Month” in Nebraska

… freedoms and lack respect for human rights.  The Chinese Communist Party, in …

June 30, 2021 – Herring Celebrates Bill Making Veterans and Active Servicemembers a Protected Class Being Signed into Law

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Mark Herring Attorney General 202 North Ninth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219   For media inquiries only, contact:   Charlotte Gomer, Director of Communication Phone: (804)786-1022  Mobile: (804) 512-2552 Email: This email address...

EU Humanitarian Air Bridge to deliver aid to Mozambique

Download logo In the margins of the G20 Ministerial event on 30 June in Brindisi, an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flight, co-organised also with Italy and Portugal, will depart to Mozambique, carrying 15 tonnes of...

NIGERIAN PASTOR FREED FROM ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE TERROR GROUP; WIFE DELIVERS BABY SAME DAY

Nigerian Reverend Polycarp Zongo freed after eight months of captivity by ISWAP terror group; reunited with family; wife gives birth same day NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, June 30, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On June...

UN Human Rights Expert Reinforces Call to Action from Iran’s Democratic Resistance

PARIS, FRANCE, June 30, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an interview on Monday with Reuters, Javaid Rehman, the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, urged the Human Rights Council...

Mental Health Watchdog Hosting Legal Continuing Education Course for Attorneys

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is hosting a virtual continuing legal education course for private practice attorneys on July 23rd from...

Eswatini: Right to protest must be respected

Download logo With pro-democracy protests intensifying, seven people have critically been injured and one person reportedly killed after police fired teargas and live ammunition at protesters last night. Amnesty International is urging the Eswatini authorities...

Mali: Rampant impunity for human rights violations poses grave risk for protection of civilians- Bachelet

Download logo The rise in human rights violations and abuses in Mali since last August is deeply concerning, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said on Tuesday. There have been repeated attacks over the...

Egypt: Haphazard and flawed Covid-19 vaccine rollout fails to prioritize most at-risk

Download logo The Egyptian authorities’ haphazard handling of the country’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout and failure to outline a clear national strategy has meant that at risk and marginalized people have not been prioritized for vaccination...

Ethiopia: As Mekelle changes hands, civilians remain in urgent need of protection

Download logo Commenting after regional forces took control of Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, from Ethiopian government forces yesterday, Sarah Jackson, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East Africa, the Horn and the Great...

Cruelty and Coercion: How ICE Abuses Hunger Strikers

On President Biden’s 100th day in office, Nilson Barahona-Marriaga joined demonstrators who greeted the president at a rally in Atlanta. “End detention now!” they chanted. “Communities are afraid!” A 39-year-old immigrant from Honduras, Nilson had...

(Video) UN Expert Calls for Investigation Into Iran’s 1988 Massacre and Raisi’s Role

Mr. Javaid Rehman, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran. Before Mr. Rehman, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard urged the international community to investigate Raisi’s role in the 1988 massacre. The impunity...
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