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    Russian women stuck in lockdown hell as abuse surges

    24 May 2020

    "I'm bad if I stay quiet. I'm bad if I talk. I'm bad if I make soup. I'm bad if I cook potatoes," 50 year-old Moscow-based (Latvian) singer Ineta Akhtyamova said. When her partner hit her before, she would run to friends. This time she had nowhere to go.

    Helping others and kindness may boost health, well-being, study reveals

    06 Sep 2020

    People who engage in more prosocial behaviour are happier and have better mental and physical health than those who don't spend as much time helping others.

    Italy’s Lampedusa new target of far-right anger over migrants

    01 Aug 2020

    The episode off the island of Lampedusa symbolises what critics say is the government's lax response to managing migration in a period exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic -- accusations led by the anti-immigrant far-right.

    West links Afghan humanitarian aid to human rights

    26 Jan 2022

    On the final day of the Taliban's first official trip to Europe since returning to power in August, the fundamentalists held talks behind closed doors with several Western diplomats.

    Human Fraternity Day: Lift every human being by building a better world, Biden tells world

    04 Feb 2022

    At a time when the planet is riven with challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic, conflict and climate crisis, the American President underpins the overarching essence of sacred teachings, peace and security for all.

    US monitoring rise in rights abuses in India, Blinken says

    12 Apr 2022

    Blinken's remarks came days after US Representative Ilhan Omar questioned the alleged reluctance of the US government to criticize Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on human rights.

    Human Rights chief to step down after nearly 3 decades

    26 Apr 2022

    "I had the great privilege to spend nearly 30 years building an organization that has become a leading force in defending the rights of people around the world," said Roth, who joined as deputy director in 1987.

    VIDEO: Iranian women take off their headscarves during protest, at least 50 dead

    24 Sep 2022

    The Oslo-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said the rise in the toll came after six people died after being attacked by security forces in the town of Rezvanshahr, in the northern province of Gilan, on Thursday evening.

    UN rights chief to visit China ‘shortly’

    17 May 2022

    "We've consistently said that it will be taking place by the end of May. We are approaching the end of May. So it will be happening shortly," spokeswoman Liz Throssell told reporters.

    Sudan women's activist Amira Osman wins human rights prize

    27 May 2022

    Amira Osman "never deterred from her mission," Dublin-based Front Line Defenders said in its awards announcement, "consistently (advocating) for democracy, human rights, and women's rights."

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