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- 1Houthis accused of forcing children to fight in Yemen▼Houthis forcing children to fight on Yemen’s battlefields, civil society groups warn
Civil society groups warn that the Houthi movement is forcing children to fight on Yemen's battlefields, a long-standing concern documented by human rights monitors during the country's decade-long war. Yemeni civil society organisations are renewing calls for accountability and international attention to child recruitment as fighting continues across the country.
- 2Poll Finds Most US Voters Fear Rights and Elections Under Threat●New Civil Rights Monitor Poll from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Finds 82% of Voters Fear Rights and Freedoms Are Being Taken Away and 77% Fear Political Leaders Will Pressure Election Officials to Change Outcomes
A new Civil Rights Monitor poll from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights finds 82% of American voters fear their rights and freedoms are being taken away, while 77% worry political leaders will pressure election officials to change outcomes. The survey suggests widespread public anxiety about democratic institutions and civil liberties heading into the current political moment.
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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights has released a new Civil Rights Monitor poll. The survey, produced through the organization's Civil Rights Monitor project, tracks public attitudes on civil rights issues in the United States. Details of the findings, including specific questions and toplines, were not included in the announcement that is drawing attention.
- 4Organisations critical of Prevent duty say they are on watchlist●🛡️ # Cybersecurity news & tips across the # fediverse “We’ve been put on a watchlist 🚨'It is deeply concerning to see th
Groups and individuals critical of the UK's Prevent duty say they have been placed on a watchlist, sparking concerns about surveillance of legitimate dissent. Critics, including rights advocates, describe the monitoring as deeply concerning and argue the counter-terrorism programme is being used against people merely for criticising it, raising questions about oversight and freedom of expression.
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The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association, one of Georgia’s leading human rights and rule-of-law organisations, is drawing attention in regional news coverage. The group, founded in 1994, provides free legal aid, monitors courts and elections, and advocates for justice reform and civil liberties in Georgia, making it a prominent voice in the country’s ongoing debates over democracy and human rights.
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Amnesty International has condemned Morocco for surveillance targeting rights activists. The rights group says Moroccan authorities have monitored human rights defenders, calling the practice an attack on freedom of expression and civil society. The condemnation adds to ongoing criticism of Morocco's treatment of dissenters and its use of spyware against journalists and activists.