Why the right to protest matters
We live in an age of retreat from the duty to facilitate our right to protest. Even in liberal democracies, where civil liberties have been won through protest movements, there is a backlash.
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Lebanon: Stop prosecution of journalist Radwan Mortada
ARTICLE 19 condemns the judgment in absentia issued on 27 November 2021 by the Lebanese Military Court imposing a prison sentence against journalist Radwan Mortada. It also calls on the Lebanese authorities to drop the charges against Mortada and to stop bringing civilians before the military courts.
Radwan Mortada Saloua Ghazouani Lebanese Military Court Lebanese Army International Covenant On Civil Human Rights Committee
Source: article19.org
Morocco: Sahrawi activist raped by Moroccan forces
Morocco, Sultana Khaya, Urgent Action, Amnesty International UK
Western Sahara Western Sahara General Sultana Khaya United Nations Mission For The Referendum Amnesty International Un Human Rights Committee
Source: amnesty.org.uk
The Right to Science (Chapter 14) - The Right to Science
The Right to Science - December 2021
Source: cambridge.org
Mauritania: New law on protection of national symbols threatens free speech
We, the undersigned Mauritanian, regional and international civil society organisations, express our deep concern about the Mauritanian parliament’s adoption of a new law to protect national sovereignty and unity that will undermine the right to freedom of expression.
Rabat Saléemmour Zaëmo National Assembly Defence Committee International Covenant On Civil Human Rights Committee Economic Community Of West African States
Source: article19.org
Law on the protection of national symbols: a threat to freedom of expression on social networks in Mauritania
The new law on the protection of national symbols is a threat to freedom of expression on social networks in Mauritania. We, the undersigned Mauritanian, regional and international civil society organisations, express our deep concern about the adoption, by the Mauritanian parliament, of the Law on the protection of national symbols and criminalisation of offenses against the authority of the state and the honour of the citizen on November 9, 2021
Rabat Saléemmour Zaëmo Pays De La Loire Association Des Femmes Cheffes De Famille National Assembly International Covenant On Civil Human Rights Committee
Source: accessnow.org
Not supporting TRIPS Covid-19 waiver contravenes global...
More than 100 states back the move, but powerful ones such as Canada, Germany, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, the UK and the EU still don't.
United Kingdom South Africa Papi Morake Un Committee World Trade Organization International Covenant On Civil
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Data Protection Commission Ireland Carefully Considering Public Input, Thoughtfully Responding | Fox Rothschild LLP
Data Protection Commission Ireland has issued a report on the responses it received to its public consultation on its guidance on children’s rights. Of particular note...
Un Committee Fox Rothschild Data Protection Commission Ireland Protection Commission Ireland Legitimate Interests General Comment
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Reproductive rights are human rights – where does Malta stand?
In spite of Malta being a “proud UN member”, it consistently discriminates against women as sexual beings from very early on in their lives
France General Family Planning Advisory Service International Covenant On Civil Human Rights Committee General Assembly Second World War
Source: maltatoday.com.mt
Elections, international law and United Nations
It is unfortunate that the ICCPR (International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights), ICESCR (International Covenants on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) and other regional conventions invite genuine and periodic elections that indicate a right to political participation but fail to crystallise a worldwide right to democracy
Source: tbsnews.net