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Putin gives domestic court power to overturn international human rights rulings

Constitutional Court can nullify ECHR rulings if they are deemed in violation of the constitution.

Child marriage in Africa: 'We have a crisis on our hands'

Kenya Teenage girl forced into child marriage

IBTimes UK speaks to rights group urging African leaders for 'genuine commitment'.

Saudi Arabia women vote: Five other restrictions women face in ultraconservative country

Women will be allowed to stand and vote in Saudi Arabia municipal election for the first time on Saturday 12 December.

Human Rights Day 2015: What is it and what is the theme for this year?

Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December with the theme "Our Rights. Our Freedoms. Always".

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Abortion in Northern Ireland: We need to end the hierarchy of 'good' and 'bad' abortions

A ruling by the Belfast high court found Northern Ireland abortion legislation to be in breach of human rights law.

Kenyan LGBT activist Eric Gitari: 'My parents were told to explain why their son did evil work'

Kenyan activist speaks to IBTimes UK about how Pope Francis' visit to Africa could eliminate homophobia.

Pope Francis visit to Africa: Pontiff urged to address Somali community abuse in Kenya

Human Rights Watch tells IBTimes Pope Francis should also call to end "pervasive impunity".

Nestlé admits forced labour, trafficking, and child labour in its Thai seafood supply

The company has launched an action plan to tackle human rights abuses in its supply chain.

Modi UK visit: Protesters say Indian prime minister is not welcome

Video shows crowds on Whitehall protesting Modi's record on human rights abuses.

George Clooney uses star power to highlight homelessness in Edinburgh visit

The Hollywood actor and human rights activist visited a Social Bite shop in the Scottish capital.

Teenage activist Abraham Keita: 'I am a victim of the bloody civil war in Liberia'

Liberian activist Abraham Keita won the International Children's Peace Prize aged 17.

International Children's Peace Prize 2015: Liberian teenager Abraham Keita announced winner

Child rights activist Abraham Keita has won the International Children's Peace Prize.

International Children's Peace Prize: Meet the three teenagers fighting for human rights

Winner of International Children's Peace Prize, won in 2013 by Malala Yousafzai, announced on 9 November.

We need to decriminalise small amounts of drugs and open safe heroin injecting centres

A public health, human rights-based approach to people who use drugs would benefit us all.

Hundreds protest David Cameron's welcome of Egypt's President Sisi to UK

Jeremy Corbyn said the visit showed "contempt for human and democratic rights".

Jeremy Corbyn says Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi 'threatens' UK national security

Egyptian government "shows contempt for human and democratic rights," claims Labour leader.

Protests planned ahead of Egyptian president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi visiting Downing Street

Activists demand Cameron confronts Egyptian president over alleged human rights abuses.

DRC: Is the UN covering up the deaths of civilians killed in aerial attack?

Reports emerged of up to five civilians deaths but the UN has so far denied it killed refugees.

Libya: Son of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi denounces ill-treatment of detainees

Al-Saadi Gaddafi told Human Rights Watch that he was 'terrorised' and tortured by guards at al-Hadba prison.

iPhone 6s factory investigation reveals Apple still violates human rights of workers

Human rights violations at iPhone 6s factory in China exposed by China Labor Watch.

David Cameron defends business with China saying the UK is its 'best partner in the West'

UK and China relationship goes 'beyond trade and investment', the Prime Minister says.

Xi Jinping UK state visit: Who are the protesters targeting China's leader and what do they want?

From Free Tibet to Falun Gong, disparate groups are united by a common cause.

Chinese President protested against in London

Xi Jinping UK state visit: Activists protest as Chinese premier gets the royal treatment [Video]

Protesters were few compared to thousands lining The Mall to glimpse the royals.

Burundi: Esdras Ndikumana claims he was beaten so badly by secret services he needed five bags of blood

Journalists says he was attacked with iron bars and and clubs, and suffered microfractures to his feet.

Somaliland: Mentally ill chained, abused and force-fed psychotropic drugs says Human Rights Watch

Trauma from civil war and amphetamine abuse gives rise to poorly managed mental health centres.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn undeterred in Chinese human rights challenge

Veteran campaigner plans to raise the issue with President Xi Jinping in a private meeting.

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