human rights

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She has been extremely active in denouncing corruption, illegalities, arbitrary actions by the authorities, and human rights violations.

From Barron's

She’s now a lawyer and human rights activist working in Iraq.

From Los Angeles Times

"I am under so much stress that it's made me ill. My wife is also unwell. This is not human rights."

From BBC

Several MSPs warned that if the bill becomes law it could face legal challenges on human rights grounds, leading to eligibility being extended over time.

From BBC

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said he was "dismayed" by reports of the air strikes and civilian casualties.

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