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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€œThe Conservative Administration's Past Is the Cause, and Conservatives Need to Act More Activelyโ€ [Goodbye Truth and Reconciliation Commissionโ‘ณ]

The article discusses the transition from the second to the third Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Korea, highlighting the importance of recognizing past injustices and the need for political responsibility and support for victims of historical abuses.

Mar 1 โ€ข 23:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Legislative commission decides to unify bills related to the rights and empowerment of rural women

Ecuador's National Assembly's Commission on Constitutional Guarantees has decided to unify two legislative bills aimed at promoting the rights and empowerment of rural women.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Decision from Brussels: European money to enable abortions for Polish women

The EU Commission has permitted the use of European funds to facilitate abortions for women in Poland, stirring warnings from the European People's Party about potential repercussions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Walk for Life: The EC uses false figures to bypass the powers of states regarding abortion

The Europska komisija (European Commission) has rejected a proposal for funding cross-border abortions, which would have undermined national laws protecting the right to life.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

European funds can be used to ensure access to safe abortions

The European Commission allows EU member states to use social funds to support access to safe abortions for vulnerable women and girls.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Analysis of the EC's abortion decision: A futile victory for pro-abortion advocates that even the right is not happy with

The European Commission's recent stance on abortion financing reflects ongoing contentious debates and differing reactions across the political spectrum in Europe.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Abortion in the EU. 'My voice, my choice' passed through the European Commission. 'We changed history'

The European Commission has accepted the 'My voice, my choice' initiative, aiming to enhance access to safe and legal abortion across the EU, although no additional funds are allocated specifically for this purpose.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chubu Electric Wire Fraud Law Violation: Incomplete Transaction Terms and Delayed Payments for 39 Individuals

Chubu Electric has been found in violation of freelance law by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for failing to provide clear transaction terms and delaying payments for 39 freelance workers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Abortion Tourism / The European Commission Will Not Establish a New Financial Mechanism. Access to Abortions May Go Through the European Social Fund

The European Commission has rejected the initiative for a new financial mechanism to expand access to abortions, stating that member states can utilize existing tools like the European Social Fund for support.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Approval of EU funding for abortion for vulnerable women

The European Commission has approved the use of EU funds to provide abortions for women in vulnerable situations, particularly in countries where access to abortion is severely restricted.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU Commission: EU funding can be used to support abortion rights

The EU Commission has announced that member states can voluntarily use EU funds to support abortion rights for vulnerable women.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Cold Response from the EU on Abortions

The European Commission has decided against proposing a new mechanism to support abortions despite requests from millions, as it believes existing resources within member states are sufficient.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Will the European Commission reject the pro-abortion initiative advertised by Severina?

The European Commission is expected to make a decision on the 'My Voice, My Choice' initiative advocating for legal abortion access across the EU, with indications suggesting a negative response.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hyundai Heavy Industries Deletes Subcontracting Data Ahead of Fair Trade Commission Investigation... Supreme Court Rules 'No Evidence Destruction'

The Supreme Court of South Korea ruled that the deletion of subcontracting-related data by Hyundai Heavy Industries employees does not constitute evidence destruction, framing it as an exercise of their rights to defend themselves.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:09 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Youth shelters can be accessed without guardian consentโ€™ ... 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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

From video games to the European Commission: the battle for digital rights in the 21st century begins

The Stop Killing Games platform has presented over 1.3 million signatures in Brussels, urging the EU to legislate against the shutdown of online video games, igniting a broader debate on digital content rights.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Is shoe repair covered by warranty? The Consumer Disputes Commission clarified the issue

The article discusses consumer expectations regarding the durability of expensive winter boots and the common disputes that arise between consumers and retailers when shoes start to deteriorate within the first year.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NSC eyes international hosting rights with facility rebuild

The National Sports Commission of Nigeria is working to secure international hosting rights for sporting events while also upgrading aging sports facilities as part of its economic growth strategy.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Brussels wants to push 'the right to abortion' through the budget / Women in crisis need help, not a ticket abroad

The European Citizens' Initiative My Voice, My Choice is urging the European Commission to create a financial mechanism to reimburse abortion costs for women traveling to other EU member states, sparking significant ethical and sovereignty concerns in Slovakia.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Won Yun-jong IOC Athletesโ€™ Commission Member "I will raise my voice for the rights of athletes... That is my role"

South Korean athlete Won Yun-jong has pledged to advocate for athletes' rights as a newly elected member of the IOC Athletesโ€™ Commission.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Yoon Seok-yeol Sentenced to Life Imprisonmentโ€™ 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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over event that excluded men

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for hosting a female-only employee networking event, alleging sex discrimination.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The demand for cargo distribution by the Cargo Workers' Union is a legitimate exercise of the right to organize... The court cancels the Fair Trade Commission's disposition

A South Korean court ruled that the Cargo Workers' Union's request for specific cargo distribution percentages from companies is a legitimate exercise of their constitutional right to organize, and thus not subject to penalties under fair trade law.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mourns the Passing of Hon. Rev Jesse Jackson

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission mourns Rev. Jesse Jackson's death, highlighting his contributions to civil rights and alignment with Africa's struggles for justice.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

OLA Case: Arrest Warrant Against CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

The Goa Consumer Commission has issued an arrest warrant against Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal in connection to an electric bike repair case.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Consumer Disputes Commission explains what to consider when buying a used car

The article discusses the considerations consumers should keep in mind when purchasing used cars and highlights a specific case addressed by the Consumer Disputes Commission in Estonia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: NLC Secures Court Injunction Against Striking University Unions...but NEC Urges Members to Be Resolute

The National Labour Commission in Ghana has secured a court injunction against four striking university unions, declaring their strike illegal and requiring them to cease the action immediately.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

European Parliament adopts controversial resolution defining 'trans women' as women: How did representatives from Croatia vote?

The European Parliament has adopted a controversial resolution recognizing transgender women as women, which has sparked significant debate and criticism among representatives from Croatia.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:55 UTC

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