Democratic forces in Belarus have been protesting the brutal regime since August 2020. Photo: European Parliament (Representational Image)

#FreeViasna Campaign Demands Release of Human Rights Defenders in Belarus

September 19, 2021September 21, 2021 RMN News Belarus, Human Rights, Viasna

The attacks on Viasna are a part of a broader crackdown on civil society. Belarusian authorities should immediately free human

Dunja Mijatović, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights. Photo: Council of Europe

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Poland Asked to Protect Human Rights of People Stranded at Its Border with Belarus

August 28, 2021August 29, 2021 RMN News Belarus, Dunja Mijatović, Human Rights, Poland

The situation is the result of attempts by Belarus to encourage people to cross borders. The dire humanitarian situation of

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken with External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on July 28, 2021. Photo: U.S. Department of State (file photo)

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How U.S. Exploits Human Rights Abuses in India for Its Commercial Interests

July 29, 2021July 31, 2021 RMN News Antony Blinken, Human Rights, Narendra Modi

How U.S. Exploits Human Rights Abuses in India for Its Commercial Interests The modus operandi of the U.S. leaders is

Margarete Gräfin von Galen, President of the CCBE; Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Photo: Council of Europe

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New Agreement to Help Lawyers in Europe

June 26, 2021June 29, 2021 RMN News Europe, Human Rights, Lawyers

Lawyers play a key role in the equal administration of justice and the protection of the rights of individuals. The

How Climate Change Affects Human Rights. Photo: OHCHR

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Invitation to Participate in New Climate Change and Human Rights Course

June 7, 2021June 9, 2021 RMN News Climate Change, Germany, Human Rights

Increased awareness and education on human rights and climate change are essential for effective, rights-based climate action that benefits people

European Parliament President David Sassoli at the EU Summit. Photo: European Parliament (file photo)

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Europe Plans to Revamp Environmental Liability Rules

May 25, 2021May 27, 2021 RMN News Environment, Europe, Human Rights

Parliament strongly condemns any forms of violence, harassment or intimidation against environmental human rights defenders. The Members of European Parliament