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Muslims will not be able rise if sub-standard education in madrasas continues, says NHRC Chairperson

Retired Justice Arun Mishra, Chairperson of, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), at a meeting of the human rights body on Tuesday, said that if sub-standard education for children in madrasas continues, Muslims would “never come up”. He maintained that there is a need to standardise education for children.

The Hindu

PM to meet Modi at Kirribilli after huge welcome

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley will meet Indian leader Narendra Modi at Kirribilli ahead of bilateral talks.

AAP

Romania fails to uphold same-sex couples' rights, European court rules

Romania has failed to enforce the rights of same-sex couples by refusing to recognise their relationships, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said on Tuesday in a ruling which will force policymakers to expand protections for the LGBT community.

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China's Xi calls for 'new socialist Tibet' - Xinhua

China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on Tibet to build a prosperous, harmonious and "new socialist Tibet" underpinned by unity and civility, days after Group of Seven (G7) nations expressed concern over human rights in the region.

Reuters

Human rights groups condemn attacks on Tunisia’s judiciary

Thirty-seven groups, both Tunisian and international, voiced concern over the crackdown on the judiciary’s independence.

Al Jazeera

Australian MPs to mark Modi visit by screening critical BBC documentary in Parliament House

Australia’s parliament will hold a special screening of a BBC documentary critical of Narendra Modi a day after the prime minister addressed a mass gathering of the country’s Indian diaspora in Sydney.

The Independent UK

PM announces Australia-India centre at Narendra Modi rally in Sydney

Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi have announced a new centre for Australia-India relations for Sydney's west.

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Amal Clooney’s dynamite summer staple? A perfectly tailored jumpsuit

Amal Clooney recently attended a human rights panel in style

Woman & Home

Growing human rights push as Indian PM visits Sydney

The Australian government is touting its strong relationship with India but there is a growing push to raise human rights abuses with the prime minister.

The New Daily

Govt told to answer for torture law

A human rights lawyer on Monday called on the government to show responsibility after the Constitutional Court invalidated an executive decree suspending four provisions of the new law against torture and enforced disappearance.

Bangkok Post

Behind Ted Cruz's Bud Light vendetta

Bud Light is simultaneously being investigated by the Senate and chastised by the Human Rights Campaign

Salon

Thousands from Indian diaspora expected to flock to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Australia visit

India's leader will address a rally which is expected to draw a crowd of up to 20,000 people who are hoping to catch a glimpse of the prime minister and listen as Mr Modi — a powerful orator — extols the virtues of the Australia-India relationship.

ABC News

Koepka clings to PGA lead in bid for fifth major, landmark LIV win

Koepka was among the stars who jumped from the PGA Tour to breakaway LIV Golf, which offered record $25 million purses for 54-hole events, despite concern over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.

The Hindu

Who was Barbara May Cameron? The poet and human rights activist celebrated in today’s Google Doodle

The late activist was born on 22 May 1954 in North Dakota

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NHRC issues notice to U.P. over suicide by rape survivor’s father

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on May 22 issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, on suicide by a 45-year-old farmer whose daughter was raped

AAP

Human rights abuses in spotlight during Indian PM visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to raise human rights abuses in India when he hosts his counterpart Narendra Modi.

The Guardian - UK

Nobel winners demand release of Belarusian peace laureate Ales Bialiatski

Open letter condemning the detention of the human rights activist, who won the 2022 prize, signed by more than 100 laureates including Kazuo Ishiguro and JM Coetzee

ABC News

Protest penalties defended by SA opposition leader on basis 'your head would be cut off' in some countries

The SA Greens and Human Rights Watch condemn a remark defending SA's controversial protest penalties by opposition leader David Speirs, who said that in some countries "your head would be cut off" for taking to the streets.

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The Guardian - UK

Russian mercenaries behind slaughter of 500 in Mali village, UN report finds

Report implicates Wagner group fighters in Moura atrocity, including the torture and rape of civilians

Tribune News Service

Iran executes 3 men accused of deadly violence during anti-government protests despite international outrage

Iran has executed three men accused of deadly violence during massive anti-government protests that engulfed the country last year.

Al Jazeera

No escape, no aid as fighting intensifies in Sudan’s West Darfur

While attention has focused on the conflict in Khartoum, an uptick in violence in el-Geneina is terrifying residents.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker to receive ‘Sport and Human Rights’ award at ceremony in Rome

The presenter was briefly taken off air by the BBC in March after criticising the Government’s asylum policy.

Al Jazeera

Iran executes three men linked to anti-government protests

The men were accused of killing a police officer and two members of a paramilitary group during last year’s protests.

The Guardian - UK

Iran executes three men accused over anti-government protests

Human rights groups condemn executions following demonstrations that swept country last year

The Independent UK

Iran executes 3 men over violence during last year's anti-government protests

Iran has executed three men accused of deadly violence during last year’s anti-government protests despite objections from human rights groups

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