Human Rights Press Releases

Published on April 21, 2021 - 05:03 GMT

CCHR Demanding Investigation into Suicide Prevention Failures, Access to Care and Mental Health Funding in Florida

Spending in the mental health market has increased by 52.1% since 2009 yet U.S. suicide rates hit a 50-year historical high. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2018, there were an estimated 1.4 million suicide …

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Published on April 21, 2021 - 15:49 GMT

Somalia braces for record levels of displacement as drought takes hold

Somalia is bracing for record levels of displacement this year as drought ravages parts of the country, leaving tens of thousands of people without water and livelihoods. “Once again Somalia is facing the prospect of serious drought. Water and pasture …

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Published on April 21, 2021 - 15:10 GMT

Privacy Rights Do Not Come With a Price Tag

Apps you use every day on your phone collect and sell sensitive data, including your location over time. That data could wind up in government hands without you even knowing it — and it’s already happening to millions of people across the country. When the …

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Published on April 21, 2021 - 15:10 GMT

Privacy Rights Do Not Come With a Price Tag

Apps you use every day on your phone collect and sell sensitive data, including your location over time. That data could wind up in government hands without you even knowing it — and it’s already happening to millions of people across the country. When the …

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Published on April 21, 2021 - 14:34 GMT

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 update (20 April 2021)

Download logo 629 people tested positive to Covid-19 on Tuesday, from a sample size of 5,832 tested bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 152,523. From the cases, 612 are Kenyans while 17 are foreigners. 358 are males and 271 are females …

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Published on April 21, 2021 - 14:34 GMT

UNICEF hands vehicles and Cold Chain Equipment to Ministry of Health and Sanitation's Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) ...

Download logo In a move to strengthen the cold chain system of the country’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Sierra Leone, with support from GAVI, today handed over two vehicles and Cold Chain …

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Published on April 21, 2021 - 14:34 GMT

Somalia implements ground-breaking project aimed at improving psychosocial support and mental health care for young people ...

Years of conflict, violence and recurrent climatic shocks have led to long-term displacement and economic adversity in Somalia. Currently, about 2.6 million people are internally displaced, 40% of whom live in extreme hardship. This situation has led to …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 21:53 GMT

Ninth Ward Minneapolis City Council Candidate Mickey Moore Issues Statement on Verdict in Derek Chauvin Murder Trial

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., USA, April 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The jury has spoken in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Although we all feel uplifted that the jury convicted the former Minneapolis police officer on all charges in the tragic death of George …

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Published on April 21, 2021 - 09:10 GMT

Uganda Women's Rugby Action Resumes

Women’s Rugby action in Uganda resumed with a lot of vigor and excitement after a year of no play. The teams were subjected to COVID19 testing before the tournament officially kicked off. A total of 11 teams participated (7 in central and 4 in Eastern …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 15:40 GMT

Barefoot Is Legal Enourages Barefoot Driving To Avoid Flip Flop Fatalities

Non-profit hosts the 5th Annual #IDriveBarefootChallenge to raise awareness of avoiding accidents caused by shoes. LAS VEGAS, USA, April 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Barefoot Is Legal founder David Kelman has announced the non-profit is raising …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 14:37 GMT

The 1954 Project Presents: The 2021 Luminary Awards

Atlanta based nonprofit, The Black Teacher Collaborative, recognized for its leadership in education ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Black Teacher Collaborative (BTC) announced today that it is an awardee of The …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

CCHR Renews Calls for Investigation into Drug-Induced Mass Killings

Recent mass-shootings has reignited concern that psychotropic drugs, with dozens of warnings about violent and suicidal behavior, need to be investigated. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a re-emergence …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 11:20 GMT

CBD Marketing: 5 Powerful Ways to Market Your CBD Brand | Award Winning Cannabis Firm & No Retainers

The cannabis industry has experienced unprecedented growth in the last decade. Specifically, CBD has become a multi-billion-dollar business on its own. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It is expected that the …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 23:18 GMT

DR Congo: Worrying influx of wounded people at Beni and Goma hospitals

Download logo Following recent demonstrations and other violence around North Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, more than 120 wounded people are being treated at Beni General Referral Hospital and Bethesda Hospital in Goma (also known as …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 07:29 GMT

Spiritual Master Louix Dor Dempriey Talks About Forgiveness

LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA, April 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this important video, Louix talks about forgiveness and explains how and why everything is forgivable and redeemable. To learn more about Louix Dor Dempriey and his non-profit …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 06:49 GMT

Equitable Food Initiative Named A Qualified Certifying Organization For Walmart U.S.’s New Pollinator Health Commitments

EFI’s IPM and Social Responsibility Standards Help Grower-Shippers Meet Multiple Retailer Requirements WASHINGTON, DC, US, April 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 18:38 GMT

More refugees arrive in Chad following recent clashes in Central African Republic

Recent clashes between government forces and rebel groups in northern Central African Republic (CAR) have forced more than 2,000 refugees to cross into Chad in the past week. The new arrivals from CAR’s Kaga-Bandoro region told our teams in Chad that they …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 18:38 GMT

Japan donates US$6.5 million to WFP to stem food insecurity in South Sudan

Download logo The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$6.5 million from the Government of Japan. This contribution is timely at the start of the lean season when more than 7.2 million people in South Sudan are expected to …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 18:38 GMT

EU launches EUR100 million humanitarian initiative to support COVID-19 vaccination campaigns in Africa

Download logo Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, will visit the Africa Centres for Disease control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in Addis Ababa. This visit marks the start of the implementation of the EU's new €100 million humanitarian …

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Published on April 20, 2021 - 18:23 GMT

The Public Should Have Access to the Surveillance Court’s Opinions

For decades, a special court—the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, or “FISC”—has issued secret legal opinions authorizing the U.S. government to conduct sweeping programs of electronic surveillance. These opinions have had a profound impact on …

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