Human rights

UK asked to obtain assurances from UAE over right to protest at COP28.
Israel used white phosphorus, says Human Rights Watch.
Fifa must get Saudi promise over World Cup human rights, Amnesty warns.
UK asked to obtain assurances from UAE over right to protest at COP28.
Israel used white phosphorus, says Human Rights Watch.
Fifa must get Saudi promise over World Cup human rights, Amnesty warns.

The right to life. The right to work. The right to clean water. These are a few of the rights we all should have. No matter our nationality, race or identity.

But across the world people are still fighting for these basic rights. Here you’ll find the latest news, diving into topics like workers’ rights and healthcare access.

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After Spain won the Women’s World Cup, instead of nationwide joy and celebration, the country has united in anger against an abuse of power by the president of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales. Rubiales was filmed grabbing and forcibly kissing Spanish forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the victory, which she later revealed was non-consensual.

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Caster Semenya, a South African Olympic champion, was born with differences in sexual development (DSD). This means that her body naturally produces more testosterone than other women. 🧑‍⚖️ This week the European Court of Human Rights ruled in Semenya’s favour over regulations that required her to take hormone treatment if she wished to compete. However, the ruling doesn’t necessarily mean the policies will change. World Athletics stands by its position and plans to appeal.

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What do Margot Robbie, Mark Ruffalo, Viola Davies, Florence Pugh, Keke Palmer and George Clooney all have in common? Alongside many other famous names, they’ve all expressed solidarity for the thousands of striking writers and actors in Hollywood right now. Here’s your guide to exactly what’s going on.

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If you’re familiar with Shein, you’re probably also aware that it is super controversial. The internet has been kicking off after six fashion influencers and self-proclaimed “confidence activists” went on an all-expenses paid trip to a factory belonging to the ultra-fast fashion brand and applauded their seemingly ethical practices.

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