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Afghanistan Refugee Women's cricket team players express disappointment foreign players have signed up for the country's franchise league.

Organizers like Judy Heumann pressured officials to implement the first federal legislation protecting disabled Americans from civil rights violations. "Being Heumann," a new film by director Siân Heder, dramatizes the 26-day demonstration

<p>Over 20 international human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, on Friday called on the government to “immediately and unconditionally” release human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, after the two were <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2040694">sentenced</a> in the security breach case.</p> <p>

Case focused on claims of over-detention in Louisiana with prisoners detained for longer than required

Rahul Gandhi termed as a "conspiracy" the Modi Government Minister's announcement that benefits of schemes will now be determined not by Aadhaar, but by Voter ID

Unionism seems determined to cannibalise itself – a consequence of an Orange Order parade that was supposed to be a victory

For over two years, 45 toddy-tapper and 10 Dalit families in Nizamabad’s Tallarampur have allegedly faced a complete social boycott for defying their Village Development Committee’s (VDC) orders. Denied access to groceries, medical aid and social gatherings, they have been pushed to the margins of everyday life. The growing clout of VDCs and nearly 90 compla

A Nigerian civil rights group has faulted the high billboard fees in some states, warning they could undermine fair competition for the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/civil-rights-group-faults-high-billboard-fees/

In our news wrap Thursday, Harmeet Dhillon is stepping down as head of the Justice Department's civil rights division, Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials to mark a localized ceasefire and European authorities are investigating a series of bomb threats that targeted more than a dozen flights.

New Democratic Congress expected to probe Trump Justice Department office's handling of Epstein files and ICE killings.

The move came after conflicts with Justice Department leaders, including disagreements over legal strategy in the midterm elections, people familiar with the matter said.

As the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand head to the polls, what will it mean for the nation's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, and the future of Māori rights?

Harmeet Dhillon oversaw a massive overhaul of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, targeting universities and focusing on culture war issues.

The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge.

Robert Watt says warden proposal will be available for scrutiny when finalised

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, resigned from the Justice Department on Thursday.

<p>New report finds that record label Ador stripped child protections from group’s contracts when they were minors</p><p>The superstar K-pop group NewJeans signed restrictive record label contracts that waived their right to “sleep, rest and free choice”.</p><p>A new report from the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/11/05/world/asia/kpop-newj

North Korea's UN mission has lashed out at the European Union over a draft UN resolution. Pyongyang has said the West does not have a monopoly on human rights.

Video is part of observance of 40th anniversary of UN Declaration on the Right to Development, adopted on December 4, 1986

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has decided to co-sponsor this year's U.N....

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has decided to co-sponsor this year's U.N....

If parents are infringing their children’s rights by having them baptised, this aspect cannot be treated in isolation

Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.

Nearly 150 ballot measures were at stake in more than three dozen states Tuesday.

New mandate would permit Frontex to support deportations to and from return hubs, commissioner says.

Author J.K. Rowling has long been criticized for her transphobia, with the controversy only getting louder as the release of HBO's TV show adaptation nears.

Transgender rights protesters gathered outside the opening of London’s new “Harry Potter” flagship store on Wednesday, as controversy surrounding author J.K. Rowling’s views on gender identity continues to follow the franchise. A group of around 16 demonstrators assembled outside the shop on Oxford Street, carrying signs reading “protect trans lives” and “st

Harry Potter fans lining up to enter the franchise’s new Oxford Street store in London were greeted by trans rights protesters chanting that J.K. Rowling has “blood on her hands.” A group of around a dozen protesters stood to the side of the flagship store, wielding megaphones and placards with messages that included: “Trans kids […]

After a historic election night for Georgia and many southern states, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks to <em>Morning Edition</em> about what these wins mean for Democrats.

The National Human Rights Commission in Bauchi State says 6,664 cases are pending out of 9,969 complaints handled between January and October 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/6664-human-rights-complaints-pending-in-bauchi-nhrc/

Barristers defending the teen social media ban from a High Court challenge suggested other ways for under-16s to participate in political debate.

2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Voters have approved a ballot measure that creates a "fundamental right to reproductive freedom" in the Virginia Constitution. The amendment passed Tuesday ensures abortions can occur during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. It allows government r

<p>ISLAMABAD: A United Nations committee will review Pakistan’s efforts to implement the Interna­tional Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) during its eighth session in Geneva on Wednesday. </p> <p>The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is a body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the ICESCR

The Nigerian Senate has threatened to review the Bilateral Air Service Agreement with China unless Nigerian airlines are granted reciprocal rights to fly t Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-debates-national-carrier-demands-equal-china-flight-rights/

A lawyer for four people who were arrested and charged while protesting the province’s removal of bike lanes on Bloor Street West in Etobicoke says their Charter rights were violated by the release conditions set by the Toronto Police Service (TPS). Leora Smith, of Community Justice Collective, says the accused were handed an ultimatum when […]

Students say the exclusion of undergraduate women from the November 5 AMUSU election is a question of equal representation, while the university says all of them will vote in the Women’s College union election the same day

Some measures put President Donald Trump's priorities to a public test by gauging support for his attempts to reshape congressional districts, limit transgender athletes in sports and strengthen voter identification requirements.

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Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s faces challenges in court over accusations that it amounts to censorship and creates privacy issues.

The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has kicked off talks with investors about a potential deal which could involve selling a stake in the commercial rights to Team USA ahead of a crucial sporting decade for the country.

Ahead of the midterms, the Republicans flooded the airwaves with anti-transgender messaging. In a new and concerning twist, some Democrats followed suit. The LGBTQ+ community in Ohio is divided about how to react.

<p>The British Social Attitudes survey reveals record levels of dissatisfaction. But still Kemi Badenoch and the business lobby want to take us backwards</p><p>Britain is unhappier at work than since records began. The British Social Attitudes <a href="https://natcen.ac.uk/publications/bsa-work-progress">survey</a>, the nation’s long-running annual pulse-tak

Egypt and Sudan on Monday reiterated their rejection of unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin, warning that Ethiopia’s management of its dam on the Blue Nile without a binding legal framework poses a continuing threat to the water security of the two downstream countries. The position was outlined in a joint statement following the […]

<p>LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that a civilian who commits an offence against the state and is convicted cannot claim the protection of fundamental rights.</p> <p>The response came as the government sought the dismissal of a petition filed by Barrister Hassaan Khan Niazi, nephew of PTI founder Imran Khan, chal

<p>Prospect to hold workplace sessions and recruit members under agreement with tech company</p><p>Trade unions are expected to make further inroads into big tech companies in the UK after new rights for unions to access workplaces <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/30/tuc-leader-union-recognition-private-sectoraccess">came into force</a>

<p>LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that a civilian who commits an offence against the state and is convicted cannot claim the protection of fundamental rights, while seeking the dismissal of a petition filed by Barrister Hassaan Khan Niazi, nephew of PTI founder Imran Khan, challenging his handover to the army and sub

LASACO Assurance Plc has undergone a significant change in its ownership structure after an N18.47bn rights issue, which strengthened the financial position of the insurer. Currently, two shareholders have increased their combined stake to 87.21 per cent. The capital-raising exercise has given Ibile Holdings Limited, an investment company owned by the Lagos

Western Australian rapper Kurrungaya Bieundurry, known professionally as Kayps, takes inspiration from the Indigenous land rights movement for his new album, Bunuba Baby.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_4000,w_6000/741392' alt='A Houthi supporter wearing a military uniform holds a mock missile as he joins Houthi supporters in a rally to show support to the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sana'a, Yemen, October 9, 202

With the clock counting down to Harry Potter‘s Christmas debut, Paapa Essiedu is addressing the ongoing controversy around the show. The actor, who stars as Severus Snape in the upcoming HBO series adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s books, recently responded to criticisms of his joining the cast following the author’s infamous social media campaign of transphobia.

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Paramount+ has acquired non-exclusive rights to several kids franchises from Moonbug Entertainment, including series from the “CoComelon” and “Blippi” universes. Under the new deal, some Moonbug series will begin appearing on Paramount+ starting Nov. 1. Paramount+ will acquire more than 60 hours of programming, including “CoComelon’s JJ’s Animal Time” and “C

Colombia's president plans to slash spending on a transitional justice court. But war crimes victims fear the cost.

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What is the petition about? What did the 2019 Act and 2020 Rules provide? What did the 2026 amendment change? What does the petition say about NALSA Judgment?