Human Rights Press Releases

Published on May 15, 2026 - 04:29 GMT

Last Prisoner Project Applauds Governor Spanberger For Signing Marijuana Resentencing Bill Into Law

Legislation allows automatic court hearings for eligible marijuana convictions, gives Virginia courts the power to reduce or modify outdated cannabis sentences RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last Prisoner Project …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 11:02 GMT

REACTION: Somalia Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report

Reacting to the UN’s Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report published today for Somalia, which shows that over 6 million people are experiencing hunger (IPC Phase 3 or above), including nearly 1.9 million in emergency levels (IPC Phase …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

Five Acres Launches 'Wear Your Heart' Initiative as Golden Five Acres Gala Honors 100 Years in Altadena

New initiative highlights children’s mental health, foster care, and family support as Five Acres celebrates 100 years in Altadena at Golden Five Acres Gala. ALTADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Founded in 1888, Five …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 10:33 GMT

Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries

40 officials from the MFA, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Justice and other ministries and institutions were briefed by Cordula Droege, the ICRC’s Chief Legal Officer and Head of the Legal Division about ICRC mandate and role, international …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

CAVWV Calls on America to Remember the Forgotten Warriors of the Secret Air War

The Sandys, Hobos, Ravens, and their brothers fought America's longest covert air war and came home to a country that never knew their names. ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Memorial Day, the Coalition of …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 20:24 GMT

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages to Host NY Reparations Commission Public Hearing in Hempstead

Commission to Convene Public Hearing on May 23 at Hempstead High School ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages will host a public hearing of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 20:04 GMT

During National Police Week, DeliverFund Bridges the Intelligence Gap for Officers Fighting Human Trafficking

As America honors National Police Week, DeliverFund stands behind officers fighting human trafficking nationwide. WHITEFISH, MT, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation observes National Police Week, May 10 through May 16 …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

Skid Row survivor and nonprofit founder advocates for mental health reform and rehabilitation

Mental health advocate calls for trauma-informed reform and rehabilitation support. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning author, mental health advocate, and Breaking Stigmas Treatment Operation founder Teri …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 19:22 GMT

Kansas Enacts Law Clarifying Childhood Independence Is Not Neglect

Kansas becomes the 13th state to protect parents who let kids play, walk, and gain independence without fear of neglect claims. NEW YORK, UT, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kansas recently became the nation's 13th state to …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 19:01 GMT

DeBofsky Law Urges Workers to Understand ERISA Before a Benefits Denial — Not After

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DeBofsky Law, a national law firm exclusively focused on ERISA, disability, and life and AD&D insurance benefits litigation, is calling on American workers, employers, and …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

Cognisee Names Dr. Olaf Witkowski Chief Scientist as Frontier AI Moves Beyond LLMs

Leading artificial life researcher joins Cognisee to build Tacit Reasoners and cognitive infrastructure for consequential decisions and trusted autonomy. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cognisee, a frontier …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 17:57 GMT

Los Angeles County to Celebrate 2nd Annual Black Elders Appreciation Day

Community event uplifts Black elders, honors Altadena families impacted by last year’s fires and advances the Black Eldering Bill of Rights INGLEWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community leaders, advocates, elders and …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Massive Bio and Just Worldwide Announce Strategic Partnership to Connect More Cancer Patients to Clinical Trials

Leading global patient engagement specialist joins forces with AI oncology platform to raise awareness, onboard patients, and expand access to clinical research BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Massive Bio, the …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 16:40 GMT

ICRC RED Aircraft to Operate from Jeddah to Strengthen Humanitarian Access to Sudan

Strategically located just one hour from Port Sudan, Jeddah provides an efficient operational hub, enabling the ICRC to deploy staff into, out of, and within Sudan with greater speed and flexibility. This will help sustain humanitarian operations and …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 16:40 GMT

Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues

The participants discussed the achievements and ongoing challenges related to the search for missing persons and to the identification process. This dialogue, guided by the humanitarian principles of the coordination mechanism, remains crucial for …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

Humanist Groups Condemn Religious Obstruction of Healthcare; Call for Protection of MAID Rights

Humanist groups call on federal government to uphold duty of religious neutrality in response to efforts by the Catholic Church to influence MAID policy. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humanist Canada, the British Columbia …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

6th Annual Retrofit Canada Conference to Welcome 700+ Attendees in Halifax

Canada’s leading platform for energy efficiency, building retrofits, and decarbonization. HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Energy Conference Network is set to host the 6th Annual Retrofit Canada Conference on June …

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Published on May 14, 2026 - 07:53 GMT

Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility

In my earliest memory, my mother is crouching over a small pot of boiling water in Dima Refugee Camp, one of the settlements in Ethiopia’s Gambella region. The fire hissed in the cold night air as she urged my siblings and me to stay close, warning us not …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 19:34 GMT

New Leadership Book 'The Hero's Rope' Examines AI's Role in Recruiting, HR, and Workplace Safety Reform

Wesley Paterson's new book and companion AI tools explore how organizations can apply accountability-based leadership to recruiting, HR, and safety. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new leadership book from …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 19:29 GMT

JIVE64 Returns After a Decade with Bold New Pride Album 'Pride Candy Floss'

JIVE64 returns after 10 years with Pride Candy Floss, a bold, disco-fueled Pride album celebrating joy, identity, and unapologetic queer freedom. AMSTERDAM, NOORD-HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a 10-year hiatus following …

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