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Published on Jun 15, 2019

After months of waiting, a Bolivia woman is finally on route to getting legal aid

BRUNSWICK COUNTY,NC (WWAY) — For 9 months now, we’ve told you stories of families struggling and rebuilding since Hurricane Florence. Friday, Legal Aid is trying to ease that process for Brunswick County residents. Residents say this has been a long 9 …

Source: WWAY - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2018

British woman raped and left for dead by machete gang in Bolivia stays on for a year to fight for justice

A British woman raped by three men wielding machetes has won a 12-month battle to see the brutes jailed in South America. Vasilisa Komarova was dragged from her tent, beaten and had blades thrust against her chest and stomach. She was assaulted, robbed and …

Source: Sunday People - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 16, 2018

British woman raped and left for dead by gang with machetes in Bolivia finally wins fight for justice

A British woman raped by three men wielding machetes has won a 12-month battle to see the brutes jailed in South America. Vasilisa Komarova was dragged from her tent, beaten and had blades thrust against her chest and stomach. She was assaulted, robbed and …

Source: Daily Mirror - Left-wing
Published on Jul 13, 2020

Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, ...

Human Rights Council 13 July 2020 Hears the Presentation of Reports Submitted under Agenda Items 3 and 6 The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. It heard …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 9, 2020

Governor Cooper Appoints Members to North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, co-chaired by Justice Anita Earls and Attorney General Josh Stein. The Task Force will meet at 10:00 am on Friday, July 10, 2020. The …

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Published on Jul 9, 2020

Governor Cooper Appoints Members to North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice

This press release was sent from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper on July 9, 2020. RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, co-chaired by Justice Anita Earls and …

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Published on Jan 27, 2018

Bolivia wrestles with protecting child workers as young as 10

In Cochabamba, Bolivia, Benjamin Obando is surrounded by death. The 11-year-old boy works at a cemetery, praying, singing and fetching water for relatives of the dead. "I bring money home for my family, to give them food," said Obando, who earns …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Jan 27, 2018

Bolivia wrestles with protecting child laborers

COCHABAMBA, Bolivia — Benjamin Obando is surrounded by death. The 11-year-old boy works at a cemetery, praying, singing and fetching water for relatives of the dead. "I bring money home for my family, to give them food," said Obando, who earns …

Source: NBC News - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2020

Colombia: R4V Flash Update: COVID-19 Update, 15 May 2020

Situation On 12 May, the COVID-19 Review of the Regional Refugee and Migration Response Plan (RMRP) 2020 was launched. The details of this COVID-19 focused RMRP Review were presented at the 11th meeting of the Regional Platform on 14 May. During the online …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Dec 24, 2019

2019’s Perpetual Protests Produced Results

In 12 months of near-constant protests, New Haveners took to the streets—and to City Hall, the Board of Education, public parks, rezoning meetings, out-of-state immigrant detention centers, the Yale Bowl, and many, many more places besides. These …

Source: New Haven Independent - Connecticut - Neutral
Published on Oct 3, 2019

Slovakia: Committee on enforced disappearances examines Slovakia's report, urges greater respect for fundamental ...

Committee on Enforced Disappearances The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Slovakia on measures taken to implement the provisions of the International Convention for the Protection of all …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2019

World: Latin America & the Caribbean: Weekly Situation Update (15-22 July 2019) - As of 22 July 2019

KEY FIGURES 29K PEOPLE IN AREAS AFFECTED BY ERUPTION OF THE UBINA VOLCANO IN PERU 600 FAMILIES IN BOLIVIA AFFECTED BY THE ERUPTION OF THE UBINA VOLCANO 22 DAILY EXPLOSIONS AT THE SABANCAYA VOLCANO IN PERU REGIONAL: VOLCANIC ACTIVITY PERU & BOLIVIA On …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Dec 13, 2018

Haiti: Close Collaboration with Government Key to Successful Transition, Top Official Says, as Security Council ...

Permanent Representative Expresses Regret Over Falling Official Development Assistance, while Citing ‘Clear Success Stories’ Close collaboration with the Government of Haiti and its partners will be essential to the successful transition to a non- …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 25, 2018

Palestinian activist calls for arms embargo against Israel at UNSC debate

Share on facebook Share on twitter Randa Siniora Atallah speaks at the U.N. Security Council, October 25, 2018. (photo credit: screenshot) Member states of the United Nations Security Council must impose an arms embargo against Israel in cases where the …

Source: Jerusalem Post - Neutral
Published on Oct 6, 2018

Gender-Based Violence (Violence Against Women and Girls), Last Updated: Oct 04, 2018

CONTEXT Gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women and girls (VAWG), is a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. The numbers are staggering: 35% of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jun 21, 2018

Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteurs on violence against women and on migrants

Human Rights Council MIDDAY 20 June 2018 The Human Rights Council in its midday meeting held a clustered interactive dialogue with Dubravka Šimonoviæ, Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, and Felipe González Morales, …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2018

Human Rights Council: Opening statement and global update

38th session of the Human Rights Council Opening statement and global update of human rights concerns by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein 18 June 2018 Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Colleagues and …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 18, 2018

Global update of human rights concerns by Zeid

Monday, 18 June 2018, 10:48 pm Press Release: UNHCHR 38th session of the Human Rights Council Opening statement and global update of human rights concerns by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein 18 June 2018 Mr. President, …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 18, 2018

Opening statement and global update of human rights concerns by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al ...

Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Colleagues and Friends, As this is my last global update to the Human Rights Council in a regular session – and before I turn, once again, to the important matter of access and cooperation – I wish to …

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Published on December 2, 2020 - 20:09 GMT

Legal Aid Groups Get Social for a Day

Legal aid groups are in greater need of donations this year due to a decrease in funding and surge in civil cases, such as evictions, unemployment, and healthcare, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legal aid groups are in greater need of donations this year …

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Published on October 23, 2020 - 18:12 GMT

Attorney General Donovan, State’s Attorney Shriver & Vermont Legal Aid to Host Expungement Tele-Clinic

Contact: Charity R. Clark, Chief of Staff, 802-828-3171 Attorney General T.J. Donovan will partner with Windham County State’s Attorney Tracy Shriver, Vermont Legal Aid, and Code for BTV to host an expungement “tele-clinic” on Friday, November 13 from 10: …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 07:13 GMT

Grandparents' Visitation Guide

This guide was created by Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. to explain what rights, if any, grandparents and great-grandparents have in Idaho to visitation with their grandchildren. Please click on the Guide below for more information.

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 20:54 GMT

Senators Kane and Cappelletti and Reps. Herrin and Sappey Host Virtual Town Hall on Evictions And Foreclosures

Chester, PA – January 12, 2020 – On Monday, January 11, Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester), alongside Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D, Delaware/Montgomery), and Representatives Diane Herrin (D, Chester) and Christina Sappey (D, Chester), …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 17:48 GMT

Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fight Mass Evictions and Advance Race Equity During the Pandemic and Beyond

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on and worsens, people across the country face the devastation left in its wake. The public health and economic consequences of the pandemic have cost millions of people their jobs and the ability to pay rent — leaving …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 17:46 GMT

Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fight Mass Evictions and Advance Race Equity During the Pandemic and Beyond

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on and worsens, people across the country face the devastation left in its wake. The public health and economic consequences of the pandemic have cost millions of people their jobs and the ability to pay rent — leaving …

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Published on August 31, 2020 - 19:55 GMT

Governor Northam Announces $4 Million to Expand Legal Aid Services for Virginians Facing Eviction

Governor will match $2 million IKEA donation with $2 million from Virginia’s COVID-19 Relief Fund RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced $4 million in funding for the Legal Services Corporation of Virginia, which will support 20 Legal Aid …

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Published on January 7, 2021 - 18:35 GMT

New Years Day Holiday-Offices closed

Printed: January 7, 2021 http://www.idaholegalaid.org/node/2715/new-years-day-holiday-offices-closed © 2021 Idaho Legal Aid Services

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 18:36 GMT

Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities (LATLC) Announces New Officers and Board of Directors

The Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities (LATLC) announces the 2021 leadership and annual strategy. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daniel K. Kramer is the 2021 President of the Los Angeles …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 18:18 GMT

COVID-19 baby boom puts Pregnancy Discrimination in the spotlight. Kramer Trial Lawyers shares what to do.

Pregnancy discrimination and the COVID-19 baby boom. Kramer Trial Lawyers A.P.C. shares what to do if a pregnant woman loses her job due to the pregnancy. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the New York …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:52 GMT

AUGS President Dr. Holly Richter: In Position to Stop Transobturator Slings

Dr. Greg Vigna discusses the hope that Dr. Holly Ritcher will protect women by moving to ban transobturator slings from the marketplace. SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES , January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Dr. Holly Richter is in …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 14:15 GMT

York Public Relations Forms Strategic Alliance with Atlanta-based Stanton Law’s David Adams

Financial services organizations now have access to crisis PR and legal counsel to successfully navigate emergencies while adhering to state and federal laws ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- York Public …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 14:00 GMT

The Guardian Agency, ™ Announces New Internal Affairs Investigations Agency

Investigating Law Enforcement, Fire Personnel and Public Office Employees The Guardian Agency Helps to build Transparency to Build Public Trust LODI, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The relationship between law …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Urges a Family of a Navy Veteran with Lung Cancer in Oregon Who Had Navy ...

PORTLAND, OREGON, USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "We are appealing to the wife or adult son-daughter of a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed lung cancer to please ask him …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 12:54 GMT

Calls Mount for Texas Judge to Disqualify Harris County DA in Tainted Murder Case

Burks alleges DEA ignoring strong evidence of his innocence HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the latest court filing in the wrongful conviction case of Lamar Burks, a motion has been presented to Texas …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Illinois Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran with ...

CHICAGO , ILLINOIS , USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Illinois Mesothelioma Victims Center has endorsed, and they highly recommend attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste to be the go-to lawyer for a Navy Veteran …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 10:45 GMT

Maryland US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Appeals to the Family of a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Maryland to ...

BALTIMORE , MARYLAND , USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Maryland US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is appealing to the wife or immediate family of a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed mesothelioma in Maryland to not roll the …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 09:33 GMT

Riot Games reverses course on class action settlement and tries to force gender discrimination plaintiffs to arbitrate

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After two years of negotiations and an initial class settlement offer with prior plaintiffs’ counsel that was so low it triggered two California state agencies’ involvement, Riot Games …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 16:56 GMT

Doctors Ask Arizona Gov. Ducey to Facilitate COVID-19 Treatment with Ivermectin for Vulnerable Patients

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a letter to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) and its Arizona State Chapter ask him to take a proactive stance on early or prophylactic treatment for …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 16:45 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for CVIAQ, QIWI, KNDI, and GDRX: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on ...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for SPLK, BSX, QIWI and PEN: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf ...

BENSALEM, Pa., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:12 GMT

PEN SHAREHOLDER DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion In a ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:06 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Announces Investigation of Spartan Acquisition Corp. II Merger

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A. announces that it is investigating Spartan Acquisition Corp. II (“Spartan”) (NYSE: SPRQ) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Spartan’ …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

WMT Shareholder Alert: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Walmart Inc. Investors of Class Action and Encourages ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Walmart Inc. ("Walmart" or "the Company") (NYSE: WMT) and …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

LIZI Investor Alert: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Lizhi Inc. Investors of Class Action and Encourages ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lizhi Inc. ("Lizhi" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: LIZI) and …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

JFU Investor Alert: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies 9F Inc. Investors of Class Action and Encourages ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against 9F Inc. ("9F" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: JFU) and certain …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 14:59 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Announces Investigation of Landcadia Holdings III, Inc. Merger

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A. announces that it is investigating Landcadia Holdings III, Inc. (“Landcadia”) (NASDAQ GS: LCYAU) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 14:48 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Announces Investigation of ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd. Merger

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A. announces that it is investigating ION Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd. (“ION Acquisition”) (NYSE: IACA) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to …

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