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Myanmar junta slams UN human rights chief's 'irrelevant' comments
AFP, Published on 08/03/2023
» Myanmar's junta has slammed the United Nations' (UN) human rights chief for making "irrelevant" remarks after he said the military may have committed war crimes as it struggles to crush resistance to its rule.
Thai human rights body calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Online reporters and Bloomberg, Published on 17/11/2023
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT) on Friday issued a statement, urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
National Human Rights Commission urges move of nuclear project
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/08/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended that the government relocate a planned 20-megawatt nuclear reactor from Nakhon Nayok and provide more detailed information about the project to the public.
Thailand vows to promote human rights for UNHRC term
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/10/2024
» Thailand has vowed to promote collaborative work among human rights academics and work with civil society organisations during its three-year term on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
National Human Rights Commission endorses citizenship for minorities, migrants
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 09/11/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) welcomed the government's decision to grant Thai citizenship to migrants and members of ethnic minorities while urging the government to prevent any abuse and corruption in the process.
Mitr Phol Wins Human Rights Award for 5th Year
Published on 10/12/2024
» Mitr Phol Group, a global leader in sustainability within the food products industry, has been honoured with the prestigious "Human Rights Award 2024" for the fifth consecutive year. The award was presented by the Rights and Liberties Protection Department, Ministry of Justice, at a ceremony held at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok, on 2 December 2024. Representing the company, Mr Kitjapat Trakulmaykee, Executive Vice President of the Human Resources Group, received the accolade from Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice.
IRPC Wins Gold Award for Outstanding Human Rights Commitment
Published on 13/12/2024
» IRPC Public Co., Ltd. (IRPC), led by President and CEO Terdkiat Prommool, has been awarded the Gold Award for Outstanding Organisation in Human Rights for the fifth consecutive year. The honour was presented by Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, at a ceremony hosted by the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection, Ministry of Justice, at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel.
Chinese human rights lawyer released but unable to see family
AFP, Published on 05/04/2020
» BEIJING: Released from prison after almost five years of detention, Chinese human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang is still unable to be reunited with his family, his wife Li Wenzu confirmed.
Rio Tinto hit with human rights claims over Bougainville mine
AFP, Published on 29/09/2020
» SYDNEY: Rio Tinto is facing accusations it "side-stepped" responsibility to clean up poisonous waste from a closed mine on Papua New Guinea's Bougainville island in a complaint filed Tuesday in Australia.
Vietnam detains activist hours after human rights meeting with US
Reuters, Published on 07/10/2020
» HANOI: Vietnam has arrested a prominent blogger and dissident for "anti-state activities" hours after its government held annual talks on human rights with the United States, sources and international human rights groups said on Wednesday.