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Kin, groups denounce guilty verdict on detained journalist’s case
23 Jan 2026 03:05 GMT
… , which seemed quite inconsistent with international human rights norms. We were hoping for … for her release.
Ronalyn Olea*, secretary-general of the National Union of … . Two United Nations Special Rapporteur – Irene Khan and Ian Fry – recommended the …
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EXPLAINER: Why the Masungi reforestation is a struggle for the environment and human rights
06 Aug 2025 11:16 GMT
… conservation financing.
Despite international acclaim and national recognition … of Expression, Irene Khan, to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
… one is a former general,” Dumaliang said.
Last … as authored by former Secretary, National Scientist, and …
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Key issues on the agenda of the General Assembly’s 80th session’s Third Committee
03 Oct 2025 02:14 GMT
… Third Committee by the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights on 16 October. ISHR … ;80/341): Special Rapporteur Irene Khan analyses threats to the right … and ensure the UN human rights system—crucial to international peace, security and …
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Rights groups condemn conviction of community journalist Cumpio and lay worker Domequil
22 Jan 2026 18:25 GMT
… the hasty labeling of human rights advocates as terrorists … said Cristina Palabay, KARAPATAN secretary general.
Palabay said the acquittal … the remaining case.”
International reaction
The case has … United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan in 2024. Groups …
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Philippine court convicts journalist of terror financing charge in ruling condemned by media groups
22 Jan 2026 08:50 GMT
… said.
Cristina Palabay, secretary-general of the left-wing human rights coalition Karapatan, said … “financing terrorism case,” she said.
Irene Khan, the U.N. special rapporteur … appeal, “not incitement, not international propaganda, and not delegitimizing the …
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'Web of lies' used to convict journalist Frenchie Cumpio, say rights groups
22 Jan 2026 04:46 GMT
… from United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan.
Press freedom groups had … quot; said Cristina Palabay, secretary general of human rights alliance KARAPATAN. "Frenchie … Philippines," NUJP said.
International condemnation
Reporters Without Borders …
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International News Briefs for Friday, August 11, 2025
11 Aug 2025 14:39 GMT
… U.N. Special Rapporteur Irene Khan blasted Israel for spreading … the plan risks “violating international humanitarian law.”
Meanwhile, Australian … West Bank, the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem has … to provide.
Defense Secretary Hegseth Reposts Video of …
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Internet Governance Outlook 2026: Finding the Right Path Between Fear and Hope
19 Jan 2026 21:41 GMT
… of an AI war with killer … presence of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. … human rights such as freedom of expression and privacy, and international … human rights standards and adhere to high standards of transparency and accountability.”
Irene Khan …
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HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS PERSIST…as the Socialist Party Dismisses Conspiracy Claims
23 Jan 2025 11:09 GMT
… UPND government regarding human rights violations.
SP Deputy General Secretary for Politics, … Ms. Irene Khan.
However, Mwale argued that the concerns over human rights infractions … specific instances of alleged human rights violations, including the detention …
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Zambia Human Rights on the spotlight
19 Jan 2025 16:03 GMT
… Arrives In The Country
Irene Khan is the UN … of serious complaints of human rights abuses, especially against members … Bwalya Mwamba (GBM), Deputy Secretary General of the Patriotic Front, … Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council.
By Emmanuel Mwamba …