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    Jurist Legal proceeding initiated against Russia activist amid LGBTQA+ crackdown

    The Investigative Committee of Yaroslavl Oblast initiated a criminal proceeding on Thursday against LGBTQA+ activist Yaroslav Sirotkin on the charges of participation in an “extremist organization,” according to local media. According to the investigation, Sirotkin posted 14 posts and videos...
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    Jurist Nigeria government still failing girls abducted by Boko Haram: Amnesty International

    Amnesty International on Tuesday reported that Nigerian girls and young women who have escaped Boko Haram captivity continue to endure severe hardships amid persistent government inaction, according to new testimonies one year after the rights organization initially reported on their struggles...
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    Jurist UN secretary-general urges Israel and Iran to exercise restraint and avoid deeper conflict

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged both Iran and Israel on Friday to exercise “maximum restraint” to prevent deeper conflict. The statement comes amid rising tension between the two states following Israel’s attacks on various nuclear installations in Iran. The secretary-general...
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    Jurist Peruvian Congress approves amnesty for police and military accused of human rights violations

    The Peruvian Congress approved Wednesday an amnesty law for members of the Armed Forces, the National Police, and self-defense committees over the age of 80 who were prosecuted or convicted for crimes committed during Peru’s internal armed conflict, despite continuing concern from human rights...
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    Jurist Russian officials approve abortion propaganda ban, increase pressure on women

    Saint Petersburg legislators approved a provincial bill Wednesday to introduce fines for “encouragement of abortions” to purportedly help create a “safe… family and motherhood informational environment” in the region. The bill would establish an increasing fine scale for citizens, public...
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    Jurist International Service for Human Rights urges States to protect human rights defenders

    The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) issued a statement Wednesday spurring nations to fulfill their obligation to protect human rights defenders and create an enabling environment for civil society amid declining funding for human rights organizations worldwide. ISHR emphasized...
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    Jurist UK to decriminalize rough sleeping

    The UK government announced on Monday that it plans to scrap a Georgian-era law that made “rough sleeping” a criminal offense. The official statement promised to abolish the 200-year-old statute by spring of next year. “We are drawing a line under nearly two centuries of injustice towards some...
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    Jurist UN decries erosion of Indigenous land rights in Brazil

    A UN expert Wednesday reprimanded Brazil’s adoption of a controversial legal doctrine to limit the Indigenous People’s land rights. UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Albert Kwokwo Barume reported that Brazil’s Senate has approved legislative decree No. 717/2024, which...
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    Jurist UNHCR reports funding gap amidst continuous rise in forced displacement

    The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Thursday that forced displacement has doubled globally in the last decade, with a lack of funding to accommodate the increased number of displaced people dependent on UNHCR for support. The UNHCR said the increase was...
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    Jurist Burundi elections marked by intimidation and absence of opposition: rights group

    Legislative and local elections held in Burundi on June 5 unfolded in an environment of restricted civic freedoms and a dismantled political opposition, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Thursday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) said the ruling party, the National Council for...
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