Rights News

Palestinian-only bus lines invoke charges of racism

Various Israeli rights groups have accused the Transport Ministry of racism for opening bus lines exclusively for Palestinians in the West Bank.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 1 comment

Photo Essay: Rally in Sydney for domestic workers’ rights Special

Sydney - The United Voice union and the ACTU held a rally outside the Philippine Center in Sydney, where the Philippine Consulate is located, to highlight ILO Convention 189, which sets labour standards for domestic workers.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes

Sole rights to Superman go to Warner Bros./DC Comics

Los Angeles - A US court has ruled that Warner Bros. can retain the rights to Superman in full, despite the heirs' claim to part of the copyright.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 3 comments

Gay rights activist killed in South Africa

Kuruman - According to a South African gay rights group, a 23-year-old gay man was killed and mutilated on Saturday in a hate crime. Police are investigating.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

International day against homophobia: Marriage equality rally Special

Sydney - Several hundred protestors attended a rally outside Sydney Town Hall to put pressure on the Australian government to recognise same sex marriages.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Canada losing ground in the fight for women’s equality

The 100th anniversary of International women’s Day occurred today March 8, 2011, making it a good time to reflect on the current state of women’s rights in Canada.

In the Media by Kyle Ashmead - 4 comments

Don Wright of Amnesty International on Write for Rights Day Special

Vancouver - December 10 is Human Rights Day, and one of the ways that Amnesty International, the global human rights organization, celebrates it is by what they call Write for Rights, asking members to write letters on human rights issues.

Digital Journal Report by Gibril Koroma

Woman injured when rodeo bull jumps into crowd

Edmonton - A woman was injured at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton when a bull jumped over the railing and into the crowd Friday night.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 2 comments

Activists to protest sex trafficking outside Craigslist office

San Francisco - Human Rights activists have scheduled a protest at the headquarters of Craigslist for Thursday afternoon. Activists want Craigslist to put a stop to human sex trafficking through the adult services section of its website.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 7 comments

Op-Ed: West Virginia‎ Senator Robert C. Byrd dead at 92

Washington - It's with much sorrow that we report today the passing of Senator Robert C. Byrd. A son of West Virginia, Byrd devoted his life to the Mountain State. His enduring dedication to improving the lives of each person he represented will live on forever.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 3 comments