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Human Rights – The World
Human Rights Watch & The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Sudan-One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach (Video-UNHCR: 1 Year Since War Has Broken Out)
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should[Read More…]
Civil Liberties
RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus Announces 2024 Policy Agenda / LEOBOR Reform Bill Priorities
On March 26, members of RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus met in the Rhode Island Senate “Lounge”, to announce priorities surrounding the “reformation” of the Law Enforcements Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) and set forth an Agenda for the[Read More…]
Politics
Boardroom Videos & Termination Letter: The Sad Final Day of RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian’s Tenure
Board Members of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority met today to formally accept the resignation of RIPTA CEO, former Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian. Citing contractural issues, the Board agreed to honor a 90 day severance clause. Me. Avedisian had not participated in the RIPTA health plan, and was[Read More…]
Business
Spring Into Play at Providence Children’s Museum during April Break! Extended Hours April 13 – April 21
Providence Children’s Museum Extends Hours for April School Vacation! From: The Providence Children’s Museum Prepare to spring into a week filled to the brim with giggles, play, and memories that will last a lifetime at Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) during the April school vacation! PCM is rolling out the[Read More…]
United States Congress
Magaziner Receives a Perfect Score on League of Conservation Voters 2023 Scorecard
Magaziner Receives a Perfect Score on League of Conservation Voters 2023 Scorecard From The Office of Congressman Seth Magaziner: Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) received a perfect score on the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) 2023 Scorecard. The LCV’s annual National Environmental Scorecard tracks the voting records of all Members of[Read More…]
Other News
He’s In! Woonsocket City Councilor Brian Thompson Announces Candidacy for RI Senate District 20, Retiring Senator Roger P
Woonsocket City Councilor Brian J. Thompson, a prominent figure in the City of Woonsocket’s recovery from the scandal ridden Baldelli-Hunt Administration, has formally announced his candidacy for Rhode Island State District 20, currently held by retiring Senator Roger Picard. While he is recognized statewide for his involvement in[Read More…]
FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights): Israel’s Genocide & Occupation Irreversibly Threaten Palestinian Self-Determination
The past six months mark the most devastating and violent period experienced by the Palestinian people since the Nakba of 1948. On both sides of the Green Line, Israel persists in violating the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, committing grave international crimes and human rights abuses, including but[Read More…]
Gaza: Al-Shifa Hospital in Ruins After Six Months of War Reports World Health Organization (WHO) Mission (Video Included)
Mission was conducted in close partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS), & in collaboration with the acting Hospital Director. From The World Health Organization: A WHO-led multi-agency[Read More…]
Spring Into Play at Providence Children’s Museum during April Break! Extended Hours April 13 – April 21
Providence Children’s Museum Extends Hours for April School Vacation! From: The Providence Children’s Museum Prepare to spring into a week filled to the brim with giggles, play, and memories that will last a lifetime at Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) during the April school vacation! PCM is rolling out the[Read More…]
The Carter Center-Modernizing Sino-US Confidence-Building Measures: Cold War Case Studies & Chinese Perspectives
From: The Carter Center The Carter Center today published “Modernizing Sino-U.S. Confidence-Building Measures: Cold War Case Studies and Chinese Perspectives,” the latest installment in the Finding Firmer Ground report series examining how rising Sino-American tensions have prompted widespread discussion of a “New Cold War.” Some analysts increasingly worry that flashpoints in[Read More…]
People in Northern Gaza Forced to Survive on 245 Calories a Day, Less Than a Can of Beans – Oxfam
From: Oxfam International Minuscule amount is less than 12% of the average daily calorie needs People in northern Gaza have been forced to survive on an average of 245 calories a day – less than a can of fava beans – since January, as Israeli forces continue their military[Read More…]
RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus Announces 2024 Policy Agenda / LEOBOR Reform Bill Priorities
On March 26, members of RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus met in the Rhode Island Senate “Lounge”, to announce priorities surrounding the “reformation” of the Law Enforcements Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) and set forth an Agenda for the[Read More…]
Human Rights Watch: Make Public UN Report on Israeli Killing of Journalist in Lebanon
UN Report on Israeli Killing of Journalist in Lebanon Peacekeeping Agency Should Make Findings Public From: Human Rights Watch The United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) should release the findings of its investigation into two Israeli strikes on a group of journalists in south Lebanon on October 13,[Read More…]
Human Rights Watch: Russia-Shameful Pride in Torture of Terrorism Suspects
Russia: Shameful Pride in Torture of Terrorism SuspectsAuthorities Should Condemn, Punish Not Condone Ill-Treatment From: Human Rights Watch Russian authorities tortured, recorded, and shared recordings of the torture, of at least two men held as suspects for the monstrous March 22, 2024 attack on a concert hall, Human Rights[Read More…]
Human Rights Watch Update: Iran Canada Seychelles
Updates from Human Rights Watch: UN Rights Council: Renew Iran MandatesMaintain Special Rapporteur and Fact-Finding Mission The United Nations Human Rights Council should renew the mission of the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Iran and the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission, 43 Iranian and International organizations including Human Rights Watch[Read More…]
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