France votes for the right to die — after four years, three chambers and one more hurdle
PARIS — France’s parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to a law allowing terminally ill adults to end their lives with prescribed…
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Shaping human rights for all
Few documents have had as profound and enduring an impact on global governance as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UN Photo/Albert González…
World News in Brief: Historic Palestine monastery on World Heritage in Danger List, rights office condemnation as Ghana upholds anti-gay law, free jailed Russian activist
“This decision recognizes both the site’s value and the need to protect it from danger,” the agency said , noting the threats…
Welcoming All Refugees and Protecting Their Rights on International Refugee Day
On this day of International Refugee Day, we express our solidarity with the individuals who have been compelled to leave their homes…
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: 5 fast facts
The landmark legally binding treaty entered into force on 3 May 2008, marking a major milestone in the effort to promote, protect and…