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Overview of AJWS Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, American Jewish World Service (AJWS) works to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world. AJWS advances the health and rights of women, girls and LGBT people; promotes...

The U.N. Human Rights Council, an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47 States charged with responsibility for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe, has had a history that in many respects...

Anne Ramberg, the Secretary General of the Swedish Bar Association, called for businesses to do more to protect human rights Thursday night during the 12th annual Anna Lindh Lecture in Lund, Sweden. “That protection is needed, not only from the national...

Introduction Sweden has earned an international reputation as a country where human rights law is respected. However, serious flaws exist affecting ethnic and sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, women and the elderly who are often exposed...

The Right to Development at 30: Looking Back and Forwards The Right to Development has had great resonance with people worldwide since it was adopted by the UN General Assembly 30 years ago.  It establishes the right of people to take part in the development...