human rights

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Goldman didn’t, arguing the U.S. already had legislation to condition arms sales on respect for human rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It added that the amendment would have "brought Northern Ireland into line with international human rights standards and ensured that children have the exact same legal protection from physical assault as adults".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The foundation of Narges Mohammadi, the jailed Iranian Nobel peace prize winner, praised Satrapi as "a fearless voice for feminism, human rights, and freedom".

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

A British human rights lawyer says the former wife of a nephew of the ruler of Dubai has gone missing.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Hopefully not just to those of African descent in America but to those who want to speak and be heard on the question of human rights throughout the world.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey