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U.S. Calls Bukele a "Valued Partner," Plans Trade Summit as Rights Groups Tally 91,000 Arrests

U.S. calls Bukele a "valued partner" and plans a trade summit, even as rights groups document over 91,000 arrests under his state of exception.

Latin Times · Sep 1

How the Trump Administration’s ICC sanctions reveal the power of international law

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The Conversation · Aug 31

Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist, Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awards

Three Asian individuals received the Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant contributions. A Singaporean lawyer led the adoption of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. A Myanmar activist documents human rights atrocities and advocates for democracy. A Bangladeshi teacher provides aid and opportunities to the country's poorest…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for

Earlier this summer, the four of us spent three days in a room with a dozen others whose jobs sound nothing like ours, or like each other’s: a cosmologist, an emergency management scholar, a genetic counselor, a hydrologist, a neuropsychologist, a health risk communication scholar, a cognitive neuroscientist, a theater…

The Conversation · Aug 28

Over 50 organisations urge John Swinney to deliver 'long-promised' Human Rights Bill

OVER 50 organisations from across Scottish civil society have urged John Swinney to deliver the “long-promised” Human Rights Bill ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Anglican Archbishop Who Pushed for Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Ghana Is Now Suddenly Calling the Bill Cruel

Anglican Archbishop Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith has abruptly withdrawn his support for anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Ghana. The religious leader told the BBC his church opposes the criminalisation of gay persons.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

ICE is arresting a record number of immigrants in a summer surge — and a majority have no criminal history

Trump’s mass deportation campaign increasingly targets legal immigration pathways to boost arrests and removals

The Independent UK · Aug 27

UK asylum applications drop by more than a fifth, new government data shows

Separately, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said the government had scored its lowest ranking with its policies for migrants and asylum seekers.

Euronews · Aug 27

ICE Deports Former Venezuelan Guard Commander Rafael Quero Silva After Judge Finds Torture Allegations and other Human Rights Violations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported former Venezuelan National Guard commander Rafael José Quero Silva to Venezuela on Aug. 19, removing a man accused by Venezuelan plaintiffs of overseeing the torture of anti-government demonstrators during the early years of Nicolás Maduro's rule.

Latin Times · Aug 27

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: 'Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to...'- Inspiring life lessons on education, preparation, self-discipline and success by one of the most influential voices of the civil rights era

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: Malcolm X believed education is a passport to the future, requiring preparation today. His life demonstrated how self-education and discipline can transform individuals. He learned extensively in prison, developing crucial speaking and writing skills. His views evolved significantly, embracing broader Islamic and human…

The Economic Times · Aug 27