Rights of protestors, migrant workers and disabled people being ‘failed’ by government, ECHR chief says

The new chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has urged ministers to “ensure rights are protected across the ...
The Journal

Nominations open for New Ulm Human Rights award

Each year, the New Ulm Human Rights Commission honors an individual, organization, or business that has made a significant contribution to advancing human rights and social justice in our community.
Jurist

UK human rights commission concerned about ‘heavy handed’ police approach at pro-Palestine protests

The UK’s official human rights commission, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), sent a letter on Friday expressing concern about the “reports of police engagement” that involved ...
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UK’s human rights watchdog accused of ‘bullying’ government over trans single-sex spaces guidance

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been accused by a House of Lords peer of “bullying” the government into publishing its updated single-sex spaces guidance. Following the UK Supreme ...
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Major human rights groups call for EHRC to be downgraded over ‘deeply disturbing’ actions

A coalition of trans and human rights groups has called for the UK’s top human rights regulator to be downgraded over what they say are “deeply disturbing” actions surrounding its trans guidance. The ...
Human Rights Watch

EU: Strengthen, Expand Efforts to Promote Equality and Non-Discrimination

(Brussels, July 11, 2024) – The European Union should ensure that equality and non-discrimination are central priorities in its work program for the next five years, over 140 organizations including ...
Human Rights Watch

EU Launches New LGBTIQ+ Strategy

This month, the European Commission released its LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030, a renewed and ambitious step in the European Union’s commitment to equality, inclusion, and human rights. Building ...