GANHRI (Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions)’s Post

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Human rights are everyone’s business. The UN Guiding Principles (#UNGPs) protect #HumanRights in business operations. On #SocialJustice day, watch how we can advance #BizHumanRights to #LeaveNoOneBehind and address human rights risks at workplaces 🏢 . UNDP B+HR

The Ongoing Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia: A Closer Look at ethnic Amhara’s and the  Amhara Region. Read. https://lnkd.in/e-rPiqRf @zborkena #Ethiopia #Amhara #humanrights

At the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC57) in Geneva, the UK delivered a pivotal statement during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) adoption for Afghanistan, highlighting the dire human rights situation and urging immediate international action. #Afghanwomen’srights #Afghanistanhumanrights #Genevasession #HRC57 #humanrightscouncil #Humanrightsviolations #Humanitariancrisis #UKgovernmentstatement #UKNews #UKstatement #UNHumanRights #UniversalPeriodicReview #thxnews

Join us next Monday, as we join hands with Oxfam and Al Medan center for Human Rights to maintain attention on the critical and ongoing issue of Forced Displacement. Our speakers will provide an overview of the legal framework governing IDPs, highlighting the uniqueness of the Gaza case and discussing potential long-term implications, both on the ground and legally. As well as sharing on the ground personal testimony’s and experiences of human rights defender, to build a more nuanced understanding of the effects of displacement in the Gaza context, including how coercive measures have impacted operations and much needed assistance. #gaza #actionaidinternational #ceasefirenow #forceddisplacement #humanitarianresponse #justice #accountability

Forced displacement is not merely a result of, but key to, Israeli operations to establish a system of apartheid impacting all Palestinians on a daily basis for decades. #SaveTheDate and register to join us next Monday, April 8th, to learn more from our latest Oxfam report on how a systematic cycle of forced displacements is used as a deliberate strategy of coercion: https://lnkd.in/eWQrFqQy

Do you know what your basic human rights are? LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: You have the right to use the language of your choice & practice your own culture.   CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS & LINGUISTIC COMMUNITIES: You have the right to form, join & maintain cultural, linguistic and /or religious groupings of your own choice.    EDUCATION: You have the right to receive basic education in the official language of your choice where that education is reasonably practicable.    EQUALITY: Everyone is equal before the law & may not be unfairly discriminated against. HUMAN DIGNITY: Everyone has inherent human dignity which must be respected. LIFE: Everyone has the right to life. FREEDOM & SECURITY OF THE PERSON: You have a right to be free from all forms of violence and not be detained without trial. ACCESS TO COURTS: You have the right to resolve your legal disputes in a court or another impartial tribunal.    ARRESTED, DETAINED & ACCUSED PERSONS: When arrested for allegedly committing an offence, you have the right to remain silent, to be brought before a court within 48 hours and the right to legal representation.    SLAVERY, SERVITUDE & FORCED LABOUR: You may not be subjected to slavery or forced labour.  PRIVACY: Your right to privacy includes your body, home & possessions. FREEDOM OF RELIGION, BELIEF & OPINION: You have the right to think, believe in & belong to a religion of your choice.    FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: You have the right to speak or express yourself on whatever you choose but hate speech is not allowed.    ASSEMBLY, DEMONSTRATION, PICKET & PETITION: You have the right to peacefully assemble, demonstrate and protest. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION: You have the right to associate with anyone.    POLITICAL RIGHTS: You may form a political party, run for office and vote for any party in free and fair elections. CITIZENSHIP: No citizen may be deprived of citizenship.    FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT & RESIDENCE: You have the right to enter and leave the republic at will.    FREEDOM OF TRADE, OCCUPATION A& PROFESSION: You have the right to choose any legal trade or occupation freely. LABOUR RELATIONS: Every worker and employer has the right to organise and negotiate to further their aims.    LIMITATION OF RIGHTS: Everyone's rights may be limited. The limitation should be reasonable and justifiable in an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom.    ENVIRONMENT: You have the right to live in a safe, healthy environment.   PROPERTY: No one may be deprived of property, except in terms of law of general application.    HOUSING: You have the right to have access to adequate housing.    HEALTH CARE, FOOD, WATER & SOCIAL SECURITY: You have the right to have access to health care, adequate food, water and social security.    CHILDREN: Every child has the right to a name, nationality and protection from abuse and exploitation.    JUST ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: You have the right to administrative action that is lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair. 

The regional and global recognition of our Africentric approach and methodology as a valuable resource for addressing health, human rights, and SRHR concerns through indigenous knowledge and context has further solidified our commitment to research grounded in Africentrism. Read more on pages 9 and 10 of our 2023 Annual report > https://lnkd.in/gPNtGeQq #AhakiAnnualReport

We continue to act for a Europe where everyone, in all their diversity, is equal and free to pursue their life. @EUCommissionhttps://lnkd.in/d9W2pZf6, we have adopted three reports aimed at ending discrimination and building a true #UnionOfEquality, calling on EU countries to implement equality strategies. Source: XJustice News247

In this blog post I wrote some thoughts about my thesis topic. Check it out 👇