Human Rights

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Historic Thai law recognises same-sex marriages - but not all families are equal

By Panu Wongcha-um and Juarawee Kittisilpa BANGKOK (Reuters) - American businessman Jacob Holder met...

20th January, 2025

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UN rights chief urges reconciliation process in first Syria visit

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called on Wednesday for a S...

15th January, 2025

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German-Iranian women's rights activist released from Iranian prison

BERLIN (Reuters) - Nahid Taghavi, an Iranian-German women's rights activist, has been released from...

13th January, 2025

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Senior UK lawmaker flags concerns about Shein to LSE and regulator

LONDON (Reuters) -The chair of a British parliamentary committee wrote on Thursday to the London Sto...

11th January, 2025

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Austria's far-right led coalition talks set to begin, thousands protest

By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) - Talks to form a coalition government led by Austria's far-righ...

10th January, 2025

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China takes steps against Canada institutions, individuals over Uyghurs, Tibet

BEIJING (Reuters) -China said it was taking countermeasures against two Canadian institutions and 20...

24th December, 2024

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France extends Olympics surveillance measures to Christmas market

By Layli Foroudi and Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS (Reuters) – The first time French police informed the C...

23rd December, 2024

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After Yoon’s martial law order, South Korean protester recalls strongman military rule

By Sebin Choi and Eduardo Baptista SEOUL (Reuters) – When President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial l...

13th December, 2024

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UK lawmakers could question Shein over workers’ rights early next year

LONDON (Reuters) -British lawmakers could question executives of online fast-fashion group Shein on...

4th November, 2024

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Retailer Carrefour reviewing work practices at Saudi partner after Amnesty raises concerns

PARIS (Reuters) -French supermarket retailer Carrefour said on Monday it is reviewing how staff are...

22nd October, 2024

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Germany’s struggle to clean up its supply chains has lessons for Europe

Germany’s struggle to clean up its supply chains has lessons for Europe By Maria Martinez and Riham...

30th April, 2024

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Dirty gold can still slip into London market, rights groups say

Dirty gold can still slip into London market, rights groups say By Reade Levinson and David Lewis LO...

18th March, 2024