
UN Human Rights Committee ruling on Ireland’s abortion laws
The United Nations Human Rights Committee has ruled that Ireland’s abortion laws have subjected a woman to cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment (June 2017). Â
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The United Nations Human Rights Committee has ruled that Ireland’s abortion laws have subjected a woman to cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment (June 2017). Â
11 women’s charities and networks have created a website with a full rundown of the most important issues facing women in the June 2017 general election.

The European Commission has launched a May 2017 consultation on social inclusion and shared values for young people. And in particular, how education and non-formal learning can help create more socially cohesive societies.

With the June 2017 general election fast approaching, and the contest looking closer than anticipated, Natalie Sedecca looks at the issue of human rights and civil liberties.
Singer’s films highlight the importance of the Human Rights Act for ordinary people. Her latest film, directed by Nick Pilton, is The Boy Who Changed The Law.

FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2017 reviews major developments in the field, identifying both achievements and areas of concern.
The Runnymede Trust and partners have launched a May 2017 Manifesto for Race Equality in Britain to ensure BME voices are heard.
In late May 2017, the British Humanist Association (BHA), the national charity representing non-religious people in the United Kingdom and the Crown dependencies, will become Humanists UK.

The Equality and Human Rights Framework project is a free online tool and accompanying learning programme being developed by EDF. It will help all types of voluntary community sector (VCS) organisations understand how equality and human rights can help achieve their core purpose, and how to build them into their work.

Liz Shannon – our Parliamentary and Policy Advisor – shares the latest update on our Brexit work, including a background briefing.