Support from the Commission for the 'My Voice, My Choice' Initiative Raises Serious Legal Issues
The European Commission's support for the 'My Voice, My Choice' initiative highlights both the limits of EU jurisdiction on abortion and suggests a politically charged agenda.
Workers from MA will be heard by a commission after reports of analogous slavery in SC
The State Commission in Brazil will listen to 16 workers who reported degrading conditions during apple harvesting in Santa Catarina, with implications for investigations into labor exploitation.
UN fears ethnic cleansing being perpetrated by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank
The UN Human Rights Commission has expressed concerns over potential ethnic cleansing by Israeli authorities in Gaza and the West Bank amid increasing attacks and forced displacements of Palestinians.
Human Rights Commission has not granted permission for the establishment of the 'Byun Hee-soo Foundation' for two years... The union expresses 'regret'
On the fifth anniversary of the death of Byun Hee-soo, the public servants' union expressed regret that the Human Rights Commission has delayed the approval of the foundation bearing her name for almost two years.
Exclusive: Former Human Rights Commissioner Lee Chung-sang Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Media Report, Ultimately Reversed by Supreme Court
Former National Human Rights Commission Commissioner Lee Chung-sang's defamation lawsuit against a newspaper was reversed by South Korea's Supreme Court, which ruled that the articles in question were in the public interest.
The National Human Rights Commission to express opposition to President Yoon's discussion on lowering the age of delinquent minors
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has decided to maintain its opposition to lowering the age for delinquent minors following President Yoon's suggestion to discuss the matter.
Launch of the Third Truth and Reconciliation Commission... 311 Overseas Adoption Victims File Truth Investigation Applications
The Third Truth and Reconciliation Commission has been established to investigate historical injustices, with an initial focus on 311 overseas adoption victims.
Jobseeker Benefits for Special Employment Types Significantly Lower than Employees... Human Rights Commission Calls it 'Unfair Discrimination'
The Korean National Human Rights Commission has called for improvements in the calculation of jobseeker benefits for special employment types, which are significantly lower than those for regular employees, highlighting the unfair discrimination they face.
Commission visits the modules of the Litoral Penitentiary: relatives of inmates hold a vigil outside
A commission visited the Litoral Penitentiary to assess health and food protocols, while relatives of inmates protested outside for their rights.
Banning trans women from lesbian group would 'undermine dignity', court hears
A lesbian group in Victoria is appealing to exclude transgender women from their events, which a Human Rights Commission argues would harm the dignity of those women.
Banning trans women from lesbian group could 'undermine dignity', court hears
The Federal Court is hearing a case about whether a lesbian group in Victoria can legally exclude transgender women from its events, with the Human Rights Commission arguing this could harm the dignity of transgender individuals.
Only Public Employees Granted Paid Childcare Leave, Human Rights Commission Identifies Discrimination
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that applying unpaid childcare leave solely to public workers, while offering paid leave to civil servants, constitutes discrimination.
South Africa: Human Rights Commission to Investigate Seshego Water Crisis
The Human Rights Commission in Limpopo is set to investigate a complaint from Seshego residents regarding the Polokwane Municipality's failure to provide clean drinking water, which has resulted in health issues.
[Exclusive] The People Power Party says there are no plans to recommend a successor for Han Seok-hoon, leaving his term indefinitely extended?
The People Power Party in South Korea has stated that they have no plans to recommend a successor for Han Seok-hoon, an incumbent member of the National Human Rights Commission, leading to concerns about an indefinite extension of his term.
‘Youth shelters can be accessed without guardian consent’ ... Human Rights Commission recommends securing housing rights for 'homeless youths'
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended policy changes to protect the housing rights of 'homeless youths' by allowing them access to youth shelters without the need for guardian consent.
Is Lee Chung-sang, who used hate speech against sexual minorities, a victim of human rights violations? ... Under deliberation at the Human Rights Commission
Lee Chung-sang, who attempted to include hate speech against sexual minorities in a minority opinion, is being deliberated as a victim of human rights violations by the National Human Rights Commission.
Liberia: Security Sector Must Uphold Human Rights
The Chairperson of Liberia's Independent National Commission on Human Rights emphasizes the need for the security sector to integrate human rights standards to ensure national dignity and stability.
[Exclusive] In response to questions about 'violating constitutional order', the chair of the Human Rights Commission mentioned 'Yoon's right to defense issues'
The chair of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, An Chang-ho, discussed the Commission's actions regarding human rights violations during a recent constitutional crisis in response to a question from GANHRI.
Experts Recommend Establishing Record Management Division in Third Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Experts advocate for the reinstatement of the record management division in the upcoming Third Truth and Reconciliation Commission to ensure organized record-keeping and management.
Pregnant Woman Miscarriages While Fleeing Immigration Control... Human Rights Commission Says It's Human Rights Violation Without Employer's Consent
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that immigration control against undocumented foreign workers without prior consent from their employers constitutes a violation of human rights, following a case where a pregnant worker miscarried during a raid.
‘Yoon Seok-yeol Sentenced to Life Imprisonment’ Human Rights Commission Union Demands An Chang-ho Clarify His Position on Supporting Insurrection
The human rights commission's union in South Korea is calling for the resignation of An Chang-ho after Yoon Seok-yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment for insurrection-related charges.
[Exclusive] The National Human Rights Commission Plans to Impose a Fine of 18 Million Won Per Person on Bangude Hospital for Refusal of Investigation
The National Human Rights Commission of South Korea is set to impose heavy fines on officials from Bangude Hospital for obstructing an investigation, with significant implications for hospital accountability.
UN Report: There are Suspicions that Israel is Committing Ethnic Cleansing and Apartheid in the West Bank
A UN Human Rights Commission report suggests that Israel may be engaging in ethnic cleansing and apartheid in the West Bank, with deliberate starvation and potential genocide crimes in Gaza.
Civil War: Commission: Violence in Sudan Indicates Genocide
An international commission suggests that the violence perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan indicates potential genocide based on systematic targeting of non-Arab populations.
Bucheon Medical Center Tied Patients for 10 Months... Human Rights Commission Recommends 'Guaranteeing Physical Freedom'
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has called for the protection of physical freedom in mental healthcare after discovering that patients were tied to beds for extended periods at Bucheon Medical Center.
Good Law Project loses challenge to interim EHRC advice on single-sex spaces
The Good Law Project's legal challenge against interim advice from the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission regarding single-sex spaces for transgender individuals was dismissed by the High Court.
Police Send Former Human Rights Commission Member Kim Yong-won Charged with Attempted Coercion
Former member of the National Human Rights Commission, Kim Yong-won, has been sent to the prosecution on charges of attempted coercion related to his alleged threats to staff following the release of an investigative report.
Rosa María Payá, commissioner of CIDH, visited Mexico for a forum; the SRE was not notified
Rosa María Payá, a commissioner from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH), visited Mexico for an academic forum without notifying the Mexican Foreign Ministry (SRE).
Uproar after Iran named vice-chair of UN body promoting democracy, women’s rights
Iran has been elected as vice-chair of the UN Commission for Social Development, leading to widespread criticism from human rights advocates.
Iranian regime representative to promote social inclusion at the UN
The UN's social development commission has appointed an Iranian regime representative as vice-chair, sparking concerns about human rights violations.
Meeting Room 'No Sharing' Led by Kim Yong-won and Lee Chung-sang... Lee Sook-jin: 'It Should Return to Original'
A proposal was made to revert the meeting room at the National Human Rights Commission to its original setup after concerns were raised about segregation between committee members and staff.
‘Support for the West District Court Riot’ An Chang-ho’s Remarks Cause Human Rights Groups to Demand Immediate Resignation
Human rights groups in South Korea are calling for the resignation of An Chang-ho, head of the National Human Rights Commission, following his comments allegedly supporting the rioters at the Seoul Western District Court.
High School Regulates Student Appearance with Points, Only Partially Accepts Human Rights Commission's Improvement Recommendations
A high school in Seoul has only partially accepted recommendations from the National Human Rights Commission regarding the regulation of student appearance through a points-based system.
Silencing citizens threatens democracy – NHRC
The Director of the Lagos State Office of the National Human Rights Commission emphasizes that freedom of expression is vital for democracy and warns against efforts to suppress this freedom in Nigeria.
Ecuador has six of the ten most violent cities in the world, according to a report
Ecuador has six cities ranked among the ten most violent in the world, with Babahoyo in second place, as reported by the Mexican Commission for Human Rights.
Only contracted teachers undergo drug tests annually... Human Rights Commission says it's discrimination against full-time teachers
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that the policy requiring only contracted teachers to submit drug test results annually is discriminatory.
The Pain of Those ‘Directed’ to Betray... 2,922 Individuals Must Be Investigated by the Counterintelligence Agency
The article discusses the historical context and ongoing investigation into the suspicious death of a South Korean soldier, Lee Yun-seong, whose case highlights alleged government malfeasance and the lingering doubts of his family.
One Year Since Approval of 'Yoon Seok-yeol's Right to Defense' Agenda: Human Rights Commission Staff Call It a 'Monster-like Agenda'
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea reflects on the one-year anniversary of its controversial approval of the 'Yoon Seok-yeol's Right to Defense' agenda, with staff expressing discontent and calling for internal reform.
After 4 years of a complaint from disability organizations, the Human Rights Commission recommends the abolition of the limit on the number of braille information materials
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended the elimination of the limit on braille pamphlets and the expansion of sign language interpretation to ensure the practical voting rights of disabled individuals.
[Exclusive] Joint Investigation by the Ministry of Health and Human Rights Commission on Repeated 'Patient-to-Patient Killings' at Ulsan Bangudae Hospital
A joint investigation has been launched by South Korea's Ministry of Health and the Human Rights Commission into Bangudae Hospital in Ulsan, where incidents of patient-on-patient violence leading to fatalities have occurred repeatedly.
When Will the Investigation into Nepal's Gen-Z Movement Be Completed? Deadline Extended for the Third Time
The Nepalese government has extended the deadline for the investigative commission regarding the Gen-Z movement violence by 25 days for the third time.
‘Yoon Seok-yeol's Defense Rights Bill’ One-Year Anniversary… Human Rights Commissioners in Favor Ask 'What Went Wrong?'
At a recent meeting of South Korea's National Human Rights Commission, commissioners debated the controversial 'Yoon Seok-yeol Defense Rights Bill', with calls for accountability regarding its implications for human rights.
Launch of the 3rd Truth and Reconciliation Commission on February 26: Applications for Truth Discovery Open from Day One
The 3rd Truth and Reconciliation Commission will start accepting applications for truth discovery from victims and their families beginning February 26, as announced under the revised law governing the commission.
Firefighters Crossing the Line During Wildfire Suppression... Human Rights Commission Suggests Expanding Recovery Facilities
The Human Rights Commission of Korea urged for the expansion of recovery facilities and trauma treatment support for firefighters involved in wildfire suppression efforts.
OAB Representative Criticizes Police Officers Who Assaulted Painter in Crisis: 'If the Intention Was to Contain, It Would Have Been Done Differently'
The vice-president of the Human Rights Commission of the OAB criticized police violence against a painter experiencing a mental health crisis in Brazil.
“Victims of facilities and overseas adoptees call for the establishment of a third investigation bureau for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission”
Victims from collective care facilities and overseas adoptees demand the creation of a third investigation bureau within South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) focused on their issues.
Congo-Kinshasa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Condemns the Drone Attack Carried Out By AFC/M23 in Kisangani
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission condemns a drone attack by AFC/M23 on Kisangani Airport, emphasizing its risk to civilians and violation of international humanitarian law.
Reservation made but denied because of wheelchair... Human Rights Commission recommends correction to hotel refusing disabled guests
The National Human Rights Commission recommended a hotel to correct its discrimination against a wheelchair-bound guest after it canceled their reservation on the grounds that it did not have accessible rooms available.
President Lee Jae-myung appoints Kim Hak-ja and Jo Suk-hyun as standing commissioners of the Human Rights Commission
President Lee Jae-myung has appointed Kim Hak-ja as a standing commissioner and Jo Suk-hyun as a non-standing commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission, with their terms starting from the 6th for three years.
Exclusive: Re-trial Application Dismissed Without Reviewing Original Records by Judge Woo In-sung
The court dismissed a re-trial application recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a past human rights violation incident, without securing original trial records, which raises concerns about judicial oversight.