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In awarding the 2008 Summer Olympics Games to China, the International Olympic Committee hoped to leverage an easing of the government's human rights repression.

The enforcement of human rights has long been an issue for the U.N. After much fanfare about the new UNHRC, the question remains: is it getting its job done?

An introduction to Amnesty International, a human rights organization, with details on the work of the organization, its history and how people can get involved.

As of June 30, 2008, the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, or previously called Bill 107, took effect. Time will tell if the new direct access model will work.

The Native Title Report 2007 finds that native title is undermining the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In the wake of Israel's Gaza Strip offensive, Hamas has received widespread popular support. Hamas' abuse of Palestinian civilians has been forgotten.

Human Rights Watch recently released a report criticizing the United Nations for not doing enough to protect human rights in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Human Rights Watch recently released a report criticizing the United Nations for not doing enough to protect human rights in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Recent publicity and attacks on Canada's human rights tribunals have led to some critics wondering about the need for them or whether they can be reformed.

International law recognizes a universal human right to self-determination. However, this is not a right of minorities to secede, and the right has evolved over time.

Cultural diplomacy describes a form of diplomacy that places an emphasis on cultural recognition and understanding as a basis for dialogue.

Part of the International Bill of Rights, the declaration has the force of international law and is "one of the highest expressions of the human conscience of our time."

On April 14, 2008, the government of China released a National Human Rights Action Plan that critics claim emphasizes economic rights at the expense of civil liberties.

Aboriginal Deaths in Custody In Australia are higher than those of South Africa at the peak of Apartheid.

In Ontario, renters are protected by two key pieces of legislation. This is a brief analysis on how human rights legislation affects one's right to rental housing.

An NYU student group says it will protest the appointment of a law school professor for this coming term. Professor Thio Li-ann has spoken publicly against gay rights.

Find United Nations activities and free lesson plans for UN week. Learn the UN flag meaning. Children can understand the Human Rights Council history and objectives.

Mark Steyn and Ezra Levant are two Canadian writers whose work offended Muslims; they have paid a high financial and emotional price as a result.

An examination of the process by which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted and adopted by the United Nations.

Israeli lies about UN school attack receive little mention, while UN calls for investigation are opposed by Human Rights Council member states including Canada.

A general involved in human rights abuses during Guatemala's civil war ran for president.

Trip-hop royalty Portishead change gears and release an electro-charged new track 'Chase the Tear' for Charity.

Knowledge of the use of child soldiers in Burma continues to result in reports of human rights abuses, but no action on the part of the international community.

Native groups have turned to the United Nations and international law to better protect their self-determination and group rights.

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have both criticised Moldovan authorities for their record on human rights.

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?

Jewish Voices For Peace is part of a new campaign to investigate the use of arms sold to Israel. The group says that Israel committed human rights violations in Gaza.

The UN Global Compact is an initiative to improve the social responsibility of business. It comprises 10 principles relating to human rights, environment and labour.

Policy makers sometimes act as if human rights documents were merely aspirational. This misunderstands their essentially moral nature and prime role in justifying law.

One of the worst human rights abuses is the abuse of a child. However, the practice of child witch-branding is one of the most malicious human rights abuses.

Is Indigenous ill-health a resource cultivated by an exploitative Aboriginal health service industry? Or is it the bigotry of health workers that keeps us sick?

Pro-Life groups say "No way!" to federal money for abortions, adding, "Abortion is not health care!" Pro-lifers say the real issues are human rights and human dignity

On January 7, 2009, a U.S. Federal Judge began the process of examining the legal rights of over 600 detainees being held in Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.

Change in Afghanistan requires more political pressure on Karzai if the 2004 Afghan Constitution and International Covenants on human rights are to serve the people.

A look at Stephen Lewis and Meena Seshu.

On March 16, 2009, U.S. based television network MTV officially announced the release of a new anime video designed to raise awareness about human trafficking in Asia.

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial commemorates the life of Anne Frank. Visit the Northwest United States to experience this emotional tribute.

Last week, in order to overcome a lack of financial backing, an orchestra tried to sell itself on eBay. But eBay said no.

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On Oct. 15/08, Madam Justice Carol Ross of B.C. decided that Victoria's homeless could erect shelters in city parks as part of their right to life, liberty and security.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has asked the Supreme Court to overturn court orders to seek the return of Omar Khadr.

The years and months preceding the Beijing Olympic Games were the most difficult in China's recent history. How did China manage to cope with these challenges?

A Canadian citizen is trapped in a Kafkaesque drama blocked from leaving the Canadian embassy in Sudan by his own government.

It is through distinguished cases that date back to the 1700's and more recent ones that an individuals rights have been preserved at all costs.

Outsiders entering Indigenous communities may harbour ego needs and secret fantasies of a Dances With Wolves nature. A harmless delusion, or destructive psychosis?

The BBC has recently reported that Iran has threatened to stop cultural co-operation with the British Museum if the Babylonian Cyrus Cylinder is not returned on loan.

Clean water is a finite resource around the world that many say should be viewed as a basic human right.

The GRI G3 Guidelines are a framework for reporting sustainability initiatives to stakeholders and include application levels that detail comprehensiveness of the report.

The Turkmenistan government arrested respected biologist Andrey Zatoka on charges of assault in an attempt to silence human rights and environmental activists.

Since their introduction in 2004, EAWs have been used for thousands of extraditions in the 27 EU-member states. Changes need to be made to make the scheme fairer.