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Published on 14:53 GMT

Healthy environment a human right, UN court says in landmark climate ruling

A “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right, according to judges at the top court of the United Nations. The international court of justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday about countries’ obligations to tackle …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 15:07 GMT

World's top court says healthy environment is a human right

In a watershed advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague has said a "clean, healthy and sustainable environment" is a human right, and that failing to protect the planet from the impacts of climate change may be a …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on 06:50 GMT

Asio’s 9/11-era questioning powers to become permanent despite warnings from human rights advocates

Labor will make domestic spy agency Asio’s powers for compulsory questioning permanent and expand offences covered by the rules, ignoring warnings from human rights advocates about the need for ongoing parliamentary scrutiny. The home affairs minister, …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 16:16 GMT

UN's top court says healthy environment is a human right in historic climate ruling

Published on 23/07/2025 - 16:44 GMT+2 The UN's top court has just said in a landmark climate opinion that a "clean, healthy and sustainable environment" is a human right. Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) are …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on 13:06 GMT

Haiti’s human rights crisis deepens as elites, gangs and foreign missteps fuel systemic collapse, report says

Overview: A new Institute for Justice and Democracy (IJDH) report links Haiti’s worsening collapse to elite corruption, gang alliances, and global failures. Haiti’s human rights situation is worsening under a “politico-criminal ecosystem” where elites …

Source: Haitian Times - Neutral
Published on 15:01 GMT

TIB calls for immediate formation of information, human rights commissions

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today (23 July) urged the government to set up the Information Commission and the Human Rights Commission to uphold the state's commitment to democracy, good governance, transparency and human rights. " …

Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
Published on 15:39 GMT

ICJ declares clean, sustainable environment a human right in climate ruling

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared on Wednesday (July 23) that the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a fundamental human right, in a landmark advisory opinion on climate change. The decision is being seen as a …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on 12:48 GMT

Rundu hosts human rights training focused on justice access

A three-day training session on human rights is taking place at Rundu to strengthen the practical implementation of legal protections and improve access to justice, particularly for vulnerable and marginalised groups. The training is hosted under the theme …

Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on 10:17 GMT

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Georgia 51st Session

Introduction Human Rights Watch (HRW) submits the following information ahead of Georgia’s fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Georgia’s human rights record has dramatically deteriorated since its last UPR review in 2021. Since spring 2024, the …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Center-left
Published on 08:46 GMT

Houthi attacks branded war crimes by Human Rights Watch

The Houthi armed group in Yemen attacked two bulk carriers in the Red Sea earlier this year, which NGO Human Rights Watch said today are violations of the laws of war amounting to war crimes. The Houthis sunk both ships, killing and injuring several …

Source: Splash 247 - Neutral
Published on 08:52 GMT

Over 1,000 aid-seekers killed in Gaza since May, UN human rights office says

Published on 22/07/2025 - 20:16 GMT+2 •Updated 20:23 More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since May while trying to access food in Gaza, mostly near aid sites run by a controversial American contractor, the UN human …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on 09:20 GMT

Human Rights body commends Police for swift action in addressing sexual assault of woman at Sports Bar

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has commended the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for the decisiveness with which it responded to the rape and sexual violence against a 20-year-old Amerindian young woman at the Raghoo Bar in Soesdyke. The Guyana …

Source: News Source Guyana - Indeterminate
Published on 15:31 GMT

Muttaqi: Human rights of British detainees fully respected

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) says efforts are underway to release two British nationals detained in Afghanistan as their release process has not yet been completed. The ministry emphasised that their human rights are being fully …

Source: Pajhwok Afghan News - Neutral
Published on 10:58 GMT

Human Rights Watch Says Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Vessels Amount to War Crimes

The Iranian-backed Houthi militias in Yemen attacked two ships, the Magic Seas and the Eternity C, on July 6 and 9, killing some of their crew and detaining others, Human Rights Watch said in a statement on Wednesday. The militants have been launching …

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat - Pro-Government
Published on 06:52 GMT

Khalid Chachar posted as Secretary Human Rights Sindh

KARACHI - Khalid Chachar, an officer of PSS(BS-20) awaiting posting, was posted as Secretary Human Rights Department Sindh with immediate effect vice Akram Ali Khowaja transferred. According to notification, on transfer from the post of Secretary Human …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on 13:45 GMT

“Immunisation is fundamental human right,” Ledzokuku NCCE emphasises

By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah Teshie, July 22, GNA - Madam Regina Adeti, Assistant Director, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly, has emphasised that immunisation is a fundamental human right and a civic duty essential …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
Published on 14:35 GMT

The UN’s top court in a landmark climate decision says a ‘clean, healthy and sustainable environment’ is a human right

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The UN’s top court in a landmark climate decision says a ‘clean, healthy and sustainable… THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The UN’s top court in a landmark climate decision says a ‘clean, healthy and sustainable environment’ is a …

Source: WTOP - District Columbia - Neutral
Published on 06:07 GMT

Officers violating human rights will face disciplinary actions – Imo CP

The Imo State Police Commissioner, CP Aboki Danjuma, has warned men and officers of the State Command against violation of human rights while carrying out their respective duties, even as he maintained that under his watch, no officer caught violating the …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on 14:56 GMT

Communities at Risk: New Barrick Tailings Dam Sparks Environmental and Human Rights Concerns in the Dominican Republic

People living near the world's sixth-largest gold mine are taking legal action to protect their communities, ecosystems, and their rights. Local communities and civil society organizations have filed two constitutional protection actions (amparos) …

Source: MiningWatch Canada - Pending

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Medical Packaging Films Market Size to Expand 1.9X from 2025 Driving USD 17.65 Bn by 2034

Ottawa, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global medical packaging films market size was recorded at USD 9.36 billion in 2025 and is forecast to increase to USD 17.65 billion in 2034, as per findings from a study published by Towards Packaging, a …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 10:53 GMT

EU Balance of Payments and International Investment Position statistical sources and methods - B.o.p. and i.i.p. e-book

Introduction The European Central Bank (ECB), with the support of the European System of Central Bank’s (ESCB’s) Statistics Committee, compiles and publishes the balance of payments (b.o.p.) and the international investment position (i.i.p.) of the euro …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 16:17 GMT

SGS Supports Non-Animal Clinical Testing With Release of 3D Skin Model White Paper

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced the release of a new white paper, ‘3D reconstructed skin models: transforming clinical and safety …

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Published on July 20, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

Australia Braces for Population Decline Amid Low Birth Rates

(MENAFN) Australia is confronting the possibility of a shrinking population as death rates could surpass births, driven by persistently low fertility levels—a trend that threatens the nation's workforce and economic stability over the long term, a …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

Treasury on Third Meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

The Third Meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) took place on 17 and 18 July 2025 in urban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to advance the theme of “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The National Treasury and the South …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 14:49 GMT

Celebrities Saddle Up for Cause-Driven Polo Match in Virginia, Sept. 6

MIDDLEBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This September, globally-lauded the International Polo Tour (IPT) will be bringing their victory streak and dedication to philanthropy to Virginia’s polo world during the annual star- …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

NIEMOpen Marks 20 years as an Information Exchange Solution

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For two decades, NIEMOpen, formerly known as the National Information Exchange Model (NIEM), has served as a cornerstone of data sharing and interoperability, transforming the way …

Distribution channels: Companies, Emergency Services ...
Published on July 23, 2025 - 12:02 GMT

Joseph Lamar Simmons Marks Milestone in Defense Intelligence Career

The DoD recognizes Joseph Lamar Simmons for his key role in a classified intelligence operation aiding national security. MILILANI TOWN, HI, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Department of Defense has formally recognized …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Tether and INHOPE Expand Partnership to Combat Online Child Exploitation

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INHOPE is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry, strengthening efforts to combat the illicit use of financial …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

FranDevCo Celebrates First Conquer Padel Franchise Deal with Seasoned Multi-Unit Operator

Seasoned Franchise Leader with Fitness Industry Roots Embraces New Chapter in Fastest-Growing Sport: Padel CORNELIUS, NC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FranDevCo, a national leader in franchise development services, is proud …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on July 23, 2025 - 11:29 GMT

AI and Global Collaboration Take Center Stage at Newsmatics’ Prague Workshop

Global teams met to discuss advancing products such as EIN Presswire, Perspectify and the Newsmatics News Index during strategy workshops. WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a leader in AI-powered …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Accelevents announces multi-year agreement with IEEE

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) selected Accelevents as one of the platforms to support event management across its global network. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 09:19 GMT

CyberAI Summit & Awards Returns to Dubai on 9 September 2025

Where global AI and cybersecurity leaders meet the GCC’s fastest-growing market DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With cybersecurity investment across the GCC forecast to exceed USD 30 billion by 2026, and the UAE’ …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...
Published on July 23, 2025 - 07:59 GMT

BEST Expands UK Operations to Support Growing Demand for SAP Finance Automation

BEST establishes an official UK office and local team to better serve clients. Backing from new parent Abingdon Software Group fuels investment and growth. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BEST, a global provider of …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 23, 2025 - 06:51 GMT

Princia Awarded $15,000 for Light Pollution Research

Student-Led Nonprofit Princia Receives Prestigious Christine Stevens Wildlife Award to Combat the Growing Crisis of Light Pollution VA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Animal Welfare Institute has recognized Princia for …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 23:51 GMT

Global Leaders Convene at UN Day of Hope Summit; Dr. Hugues Sanon Recognized for Peace and Human Dignity Efforts

UN hosts Day of Hope Summit spotlighting conscience-led leadership; Dr. Hugues Sanon honored for global peace and sustainability advocacy NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural International Day of Hope Summit, held …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 21:39 GMT

From Grief to Global Action: 4 Million Tamils to Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if Sovereignty Restored

Vanni Mothers Mark 3,074 Days of Protest, Urge President Trump to Champion Tamil Sovereignty and Earn Nobel Peace Prize VAVUNIYA, NORTHERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tamil Diaspora Honors 42nd Black July by …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 20:12 GMT

911 Service Today Expands to Summerville After 5,000+ Charleston Repairs and Over 800 Five-Star Reviews

Now offering fast, same-day appliance repair in Summerville with certified local technicians you can count on. SUMMERVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After completing over 5,000 appliance repairs in Charleston and …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 22, 2025 - 18:54 GMT

Black Veteran's Memoir 'The Black Trump Supporter' Ignites National Dialogue on Politics and Identity

Michael Ameer’s memoir challenges political norms, urging unity and honest dialogue through his bold journey as a Black Trump supporter. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time of unprecedented political division …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 17:46 GMT

Karnataka Tourism Wins Accolades for Best Themed Display at IITM Chennai 2025

BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karnataka Tourism made a remarkable impact at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Chennai 2025, held from 16 to 18 July at the Chennai Trade Centre, with its vibrant and …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 15:41 GMT

Canine Companions calls for support of assistance dog handlers facing daily exclusion, discrimination and anxiety

New report reveals widespread difficulties using public spaces including transport, restaurants and medical facilities SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assistance dog handlers deserve greater understanding and …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 15:19 GMT

RELAY RESOURCES ADDS VETERAN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LEADER TO EXECUTIVE TEAM

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Relay Resources, the Pacific Northwest’s leading social enterprise nonprofit devoted to advancing disability inclusion in the workplace, has named Tannon Scoggins the organization’s …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 15:11 GMT

12 x 12 Cardstock Shop Unveils Back-to-School Scrapbook Collection for Post-Summer Projects

12x12 Cardstock Shop launches a Back-to-School Scrapbook Collection with seasonal paper designs for student projects and post-summer memory keeping. PROVO, UT, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 12 x 12 Cardstock Shop has …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 13:44 GMT

U.S. Commercial Drones Market to Surge USD 3.75 Billion by 2030, Size, Share, Emerging Trends and Key Growth

Advancements in technological and surge in demand for location-based services fuel the U.S. commercial drones market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. commercial drones market size generated $899.6 million …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, International Organizations ...
Published on July 22, 2025 - 13:05 GMT

Former Kuehne + Nagel VP Jürgen Rahtz Joins Log-hub as Managing Director for U.S.

Log-hub expands in the U.S. and appoints ex Kuehne + Nagel VP Jürgen Rahtz as Managing Director to support companies with advanced supply chain optimization. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following its recent U. …

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