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Human Rights Committee: Finland’s Oversight of Indigenous Politics Constitutes Violation

In two recently released decisions, United Nations Human Rights Committee determined that the Finnish government interfered with Sámi individuals’ rights to political participation and culture when a national court expanded
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ECtHR’s Second Inter-State Reparations Judgment Orders Russia Compensate Expelled Georgians

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has issued its second ever monetary judgment in an inter-State case, ordering Russia to pay the Georgian government 10
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Human Rights Experts Condemn Continuing Internet Shutdowns in African Countries

A number of African countries have drawn international criticism amid a wave of internet shutdowns aimed at restricting access to information and discourse on social, economic, and political issues. Between
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February 2019: United Nations and Regional Human Rights Bodies in Session

In February, various universal and regional human rights bodies and experts will review States’ compliance with their human rights obligations through the consideration of State and civil society reports, country
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New UN Publications Advance Rights-Centered Economic and Labor Policies

In a new report, the International Labor Organization (ILO) proposes a “human-centred agenda for the future of work,” advocating bold action to reduce inequalities and uncertainties in employment by increasing
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