International law prohibits human rights abuses. However, human rights have been so politicized human rights abuses are virtually ignored.

Sep 4, 2010 - Edmund Kwaw

International law prohibits human rights abuses. However, human rights has become so politicized that human rights abuses are virtually ignored.

Sep 2, 2010 - Edmund Kwaw

Respecting human rights at work can positively affect the employer's bottom line, as well as impacting the employee's personal life.

Jun 10, 2011 - Crystal Vande Poppe

Worldwide, laws which address the rights of individuals with human immunodeficiency virus infection vary, but disease prevention is still a priority.

Dec 15, 2010 - Michael Koger

Recent publicity and attacks on Canada's human rights tribunals have led to some critics wondering about the need for them or whether they can be reformed.

Sep 9, 2009 - Angela Browne

In awarding the 2008 Summer Olympics Games to China, the International Olympic Committee hoped to leverage an easing of the government's human rights repression.

May 7, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

A Canadian citizen is trapped in a Kafkaesque drama blocked from leaving the Canadian embassy in Sudan by his own government.

Mar 31, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

One of the worst human rights abuses is the abuse of a child. However, the practice of child witch-branding is one of the most malicious human rights abuses.

Mar 2, 2009 - Odilile Ayodele

As of June 30, 2008, the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, or previously called Bill 107, took effect. Time will tell if the new direct access model will work.

Feb 17, 2009 - Angela Browne

In Ontario, renters are protected by two key pieces of legislation. This is a brief analysis on how human rights legislation affects one's right to rental housing.

Feb 17, 2009 - Angela Browne

Policy makers sometimes act as if human rights documents were merely aspirational. This misunderstands their essentially moral nature and prime role in justifying law.

Mar 3, 2008 - Stephen McGroggan

Protecting the environment shouldn't be treated like a noble pipe-dream, but a fundamental human rights concern.

Aug 14, 2007 - Randy Walden

The Human Rights Act 1998 gave extended legal rights in the UK to the fundamental rights and protections set out in the European Convention of Human Rights.

Jun 10, 2010 - Rolly Pelovangu

Most companies are committed to a work environment characterized by respect and equal opportunities for each individual, whatever their personal situation and details.

Oct 9, 2009 - Iulia Mihai

In order for disabled persons to have equal access to activities and services that the able-bodied take for granted, their special needs must be addressed.

Aug 11, 2009 - Lesley Strutt

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution affirming that everyone has the right to clean drinking water and proper sanitation.

Aug 2, 2010 - Gia Grier McGinnis