The words of the Elders during the recent conflict between Hamas and Israel are still valid now that a cease fire is in place. Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders and former President of Ireland, said: “The peoples of Israel … Continue reading →
Although suicide is not illegal in the UK under the Suicide Act 1961 [1], assisting someone to commit suicide is illegal: Criminal liability for complicity in another’s suicide. 2.-(1) A person who aids, abets, counsels or procures the suicide of … Continue reading →
This article by Andrew Gilmour, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, was first published on the UNA-UK website. In November 2012, an independent review, commissioned by then-Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, issued a highly critical report. The subject was the UN’s … Continue reading →
How much do you know about Human Rights? Our Human Rights Quiz will probe your knowledge! If you want a certificate based on your level of knowledge, please click on the button below to make a donation to the United … Continue reading →
This report was originally published by the UN Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights. GENEVA (19 November 2019) – The announcement by the US Secretary of State that Israeli settlements do not violate international law is a decisive … Continue reading →
1 We are all born free. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. We should all be treated in the same way. 2 These rights belong to everybody. 3 We all have the right to life. 4 Nobody has … Continue reading →
We published an article about Human Rights up Front in 2016. Here is an update which was first published by United Nations Association UK on 23 October 2019. Today we grant the Sir Brian Urquhart Award for Distinguished Service to the UN … Continue reading →
This page lists some resources on mental health and human rights. WHO QualityRights Initiative WHO published a paper in 2017 on “Promoting human rights in mental health” as part of the WHO QualityRights initiative on training to act, unite and … Continue reading →
In the era of divisive media and in a polarised political landscape, there is a need for a reliable and well researched information source about the contemporary issues of discrimination and human rights. The innate human rights guaranteed to all … Continue reading →
On 5 August a Presidential decree created by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi revoked the special status accorded to Indian-administered Kashmir in its constitution that had guaranteed special rights to the Muslim-majority state, including the right to its own constitution … Continue reading →