Human Rights and Personal Identity News

Chengdu MCN agency secures human identity data IP rights - China Daily Global Edition

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:01:29 GMT

Chengdu MCN agency secures human identity data IP rights China Daily Global Edition

India: Presidential approval of regressive Transgender Bill a major step backward for human rights - Amnesty International

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

India: Presidential approval of regressive Transgender Bill a major step backward for human rights Amnesty International

Gender & Sexuality Justice - Amnesty International USA

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Gender & Sexuality Justice Amnesty International USA

Ecuador: Court Affirms Adolescents’ Right to Gender Recognition - Human Rights Watch

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Ecuador: Court Affirms Adolescents’ Right to Gender Recognition Human Rights Watch

Digital Identity as a Right (II): between data protection and the digital representation of the individual - Agencia Española de Protección de Datos | AEPD

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:45:09 GMT

Digital Identity as a Right (II): between data protection and the digital representation of the individual Agencia Española de Protección de Datos | AEPD

Transgender Rights in India 2026: Self-Identity at Risk - Frontline Magazine

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Transgender Rights in India 2026: Self-Identity at Risk Frontline Magazine

New report finds discrimination against trans and gender diverse Australians across schools, healthcare and workplaces - Australian Human Rights Commission

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

New report finds discrimination against trans and gender diverse Australians across schools, healthcare and workplaces Australian Human Rights Commission

US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification - Human Rights Watch

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification Human Rights Watch

Reclaiming Western Identity: A Human Rights Day Response to America's New National Security Strategy - Harvard Kennedy School

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Reclaiming Western Identity: A Human Rights Day Response to America's New National Security Strategy Harvard Kennedy School

Having a legal identity is fundamental to human rights. - United Nations Development Programme

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Having a legal identity is fundamental to human rights. United Nations Development Programme

Trump administration moves focus of key human rights report away from persecuted identity groups - NBC News

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Trump administration moves focus of key human rights report away from persecuted identity groups NBC News

Vietnam: Identity verification mandate will violate international human rights - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Vietnam: Identity verification mandate will violate international human rights The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ

Fighting for the Right to Identity in Argentina and Beyond - The Impact of Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo‘s work on the Human Rights movement worldwide - American University

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Fighting for the Right to Identity in Argentina and Beyond - The Impact of Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo‘s work on the Human Rights movement worldwide American University

The Equality Act - HRC | Human Rights Campaign

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The Equality Act HRC | Human Rights Campaign

Biometrics and digital identity in Africa - Atlantic Council

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Biometrics and digital identity in Africa Atlantic Council

Why we work on sexual orientation and gender identity issues - Amnesty International UK

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:26:34 GMT

Why we work on sexual orientation and gender identity issues Amnesty International UK

$750,000: B.C. Human Rights Tribunal orders payout in ruling against former school trustee - Canadian HR Reporter

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

$750,000: B.C. Human Rights Tribunal orders payout in ruling against former school trustee Canadian HR Reporter

Trump Administration Moves to Reject Transgender Identity, Rights - Human Rights Watch

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Trump Administration Moves to Reject Transgender Identity, Rights Human Rights Watch

World Report 2026: Rights Trends in Japan - Human Rights Watch

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:14:54 GMT

World Report 2026: Rights Trends in Japan Human Rights Watch

Graeme Reid appointed as UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity - International Service for Human Rights

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Graeme Reid appointed as UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity International Service for Human Rights

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ Advisory Opinion on Gender Identity and Same-Sex Marriage - asil.org

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ Advisory Opinion on Gender Identity and Same-Sex Marriage asil.org

UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity - International Service for Human Rights

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity International Service for Human Rights

The Human Rights Campaign Applauds the American Psychological Association for Affirming Gender Identity - HRC | Human Rights Campaign

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT

The Human Rights Campaign Applauds the American Psychological Association for Affirming Gender Identity HRC | Human Rights Campaign

Bill sponsor says language would add clarity to Minnesota Human Rights Act on gender identity discrimination - MN House of Representatives (.gov)

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Bill sponsor says language would add clarity to Minnesota Human Rights Act on gender identity discrimination MN House of Representatives (.gov)

UN Members Should Renew Expert on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity - Human Rights Watch

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

UN Members Should Renew Expert on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Human Rights Watch

Egypt: Dissidents Abroad Denied Identity Documents - Human Rights Watch

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Egypt: Dissidents Abroad Denied Identity Documents Human Rights Watch

Rethinking digital identity for post-COVID-19 societies: Data privacy and human rights considerations - Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Rethinking digital identity for post-COVID-19 societies: Data privacy and human rights considerations Cambridge University Press & Assessment

“Are you Alawi?”: Identity-Based Killings During Syria’s Transition | HRW - Human Rights Watch

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

“Are you Alawi?”: Identity-Based Killings During Syria’s Transition | HRW Human Rights Watch

A new roadmap for advancing the human rights of trans and non-binary people - ILGA-Europe

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT

A new roadmap for advancing the human rights of trans and non-binary people ILGA-Europe

Denmark Leads EU Push to Copyright Faces in Fight Against Deepfakes - Tech Policy Press

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Denmark Leads EU Push to Copyright Faces in Fight Against Deepfakes Tech Policy Press

Particular universals: human rights depend on identity politics - Open Global Rights

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Particular universals: human rights depend on identity politics Open Global Rights

UN Makes History on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity - Human Rights Watch

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT

UN Makes History on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Human Rights Watch

Argentina Recognizes Non-Binary Identities - Human Rights Watch

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Argentina Recognizes Non-Binary Identities Human Rights Watch

“They’re Ruining People’s Lives”: Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth in the US | HRW - Human Rights Watch

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

“They’re Ruining People’s Lives”: Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth in the US | HRW Human Rights Watch

Shifts in how sex and gender identity are defined may alter human rights protections: Canadians deserve to know how and why - The Conversation

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Shifts in how sex and gender identity are defined may alter human rights protections: Canadians deserve to know how and why The Conversation

Human Rights Watch Country Profiles: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Human Rights Watch

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Human Rights Watch Country Profiles: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Human Rights Watch

The excesses of identity-based activism undermine human rights - Open Global Rights

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

The excesses of identity-based activism undermine human rights Open Global Rights

Timeline: Gender identity in Maine’s Human Rights Act - The Portland Press Herald

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Timeline: Gender identity in Maine’s Human Rights Act The Portland Press Herald

Afghanistan: Taliban Deprive Women of Livelihoods, Identity - Human Rights Watch

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Afghanistan: Taliban Deprive Women of Livelihoods, Identity Human Rights Watch

Human rights of trans people: increased visibility and legal recognition contrast with lived experience of discrimination, violence - coe.int

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Human rights of trans people: increased visibility and legal recognition contrast with lived experience of discrimination, violence coe.int

UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity - International Service for Human Rights

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity International Service for Human Rights

African Commission Tackles Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity - Human Rights Watch

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT

African Commission Tackles Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Human Rights Watch

Egypt’s Denial of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Human Rights Watch

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Egypt’s Denial of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Human Rights Watch

Republican lawmakers seek changes to Maine Human Rights Act in Title IX compliance effort - WMTW

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Republican lawmakers seek changes to Maine Human Rights Act in Title IX compliance effort WMTW

Understanding the Transgender Community - HRC | Human Rights Campaign

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 04:41:52 GMT

Understanding the Transgender Community HRC | Human Rights Campaign

Chinese Government Expands Criminalization of Taiwanese Identity - Human Rights Watch

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Chinese Government Expands Criminalization of Taiwanese Identity Human Rights Watch

“People Can’t Be Fit into Boxes”: Thailand’s Need for Legal Gender Recognition | HRW - Human Rights Watch

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT

“People Can’t Be Fit into Boxes”: Thailand’s Need for Legal Gender Recognition | HRW Human Rights Watch

One UN human rights expert’s fight to eliminate ‘conversion therapies’ - UN News

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT

One UN human rights expert’s fight to eliminate ‘conversion therapies’ UN News

Digital Identity As a Basic Human Right - Impakter

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Digital Identity As a Basic Human Right Impakter

Pakistan: Revocation of rights of transgender and gender-diverse people must be stopped - Amnesty International

Fri, 19 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Pakistan: Revocation of rights of transgender and gender-diverse people must be stopped Amnesty International

ZMINA: Human Rights Information Centre changes name and identity - Новини про права людини

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT

ZMINA: Human Rights Information Centre changes name and identity Новини про права людини

The Lies and Dangers of Efforts to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity - HRC | Human Rights Campaign

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:50:25 GMT

The Lies and Dangers of Efforts to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity HRC | Human Rights Campaign

Victory for Gender Identity in Botswana - Human Rights Watch

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Victory for Gender Identity in Botswana Human Rights Watch

‘Conversion therapy’ can amount to torture and should be banned says UN expert - ohchr

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

‘Conversion therapy’ can amount to torture and should be banned says UN expert ohchr

ID Accurately Reflecting One’s Gender Identity Is a Human Right - Center for American Progress

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

ID Accurately Reflecting One’s Gender Identity Is a Human Right Center for American Progress

Digital personality rights - VML

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Digital personality rights VML

Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ Identities: Today and Centuries Ago - HRC | Human Rights Campaign

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ Identities: Today and Centuries Ago HRC | Human Rights Campaign

From LGBTQIA+ to SOGIESC: Reframing sexuality, gender, and human rights - Open Global Rights

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT

From LGBTQIA+ to SOGIESC: Reframing sexuality, gender, and human rights Open Global Rights

“The Root of Humiliation”: Abusive Identity Checks in France | HRW - Human Rights Watch

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

“The Root of Humiliation”: Abusive Identity Checks in France | HRW Human Rights Watch

“I Don’t Want to Change Myself”: Anti-LGBT Conversion Practices, Discrimination, and Violence in Malaysia | HRW - Human Rights Watch

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

“I Don’t Want to Change Myself”: Anti-LGBT Conversion Practices, Discrimination, and Violence in Malaysia | HRW Human Rights Watch

Denmark moves to protect personal identity from deepfakes with new copyright law - Security Affairs

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Denmark moves to protect personal identity from deepfakes with new copyright law Security Affairs

The Yogyakarta Principles on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: Establishing the Universality of Human Rights - International Service for Human Rights

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT

The Yogyakarta Principles on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: Establishing the Universality of Human Rights International Service for Human Rights

Honduras 2024: outstanding debt in gender identity and human rights - Agencia Presentes

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Honduras 2024: outstanding debt in gender identity and human rights Agencia Presentes

Scholar to parse debate on Israel’s proposed National Identity Law, human rights - Arizona Jewish Post

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:00:00 GMT

Scholar to parse debate on Israel’s proposed National Identity Law, human rights Arizona Jewish Post

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - GOV.UK

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity GOV.UK

Far-right EU lawmakers nominate Elon Musk for human rights award - politico.eu

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Far-right EU lawmakers nominate Elon Musk for human rights award politico.eu

Basu v. Germany and Muhammad v. Spain: Why the first European Court of Human Rights’ judgments on racial profiling in identity checks are disappointing - EJIL: Talk!

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Basu v. Germany and Muhammad v. Spain: Why the first European Court of Human Rights’ judgments on racial profiling in identity checks are disappointing EJIL: Talk!

Human rights and the biometric identity card - Dentons

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Human rights and the biometric identity card Dentons

The Rohingya people of Myanmar: health, human rights, and identity - The Lancet

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 05:49:49 GMT

The Rohingya people of Myanmar: health, human rights, and identity The Lancet

Gender Identity and The Human Rights Act (Former Bill C-16) - Canadian Civil Liberties Association

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Gender Identity and The Human Rights Act (Former Bill C-16) Canadian Civil Liberties Association

Identity, Inequality, Colonization: Human Rights in New Caledonia - BORGEN Magazine

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Identity, Inequality, Colonization: Human Rights in New Caledonia BORGEN Magazine

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights: new report on “Human rights and gender identity and expression” - unipd-centrodirittiumani.it

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights: new report on “Human rights and gender identity and expression” unipd-centrodirittiumani.it

Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of Human Rights Law in relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - International Service for Human Rights

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of Human Rights Law in relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity International Service for Human Rights

Helen Joyce on sex, gender identity and human rights - Sex Matters

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Helen Joyce on sex, gender identity and human rights Sex Matters

UK: Keep calm and respect diversity, says UN expert - UN News

Thu, 11 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT

UK: Keep calm and respect diversity, says UN expert UN News

Denmark Leads Global Push To Protect Human Identity From AI Exploitation - The Friday Times

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Denmark Leads Global Push To Protect Human Identity From AI Exploitation The Friday Times

Either not Neither: further consideration of non-binary identity by the High Court - UK Human Rights Blog

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Either not Neither: further consideration of non-binary identity by the High Court UK Human Rights Blog

Trans human rights at risk - our joint letter to the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Equality Network

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Trans human rights at risk - our joint letter to the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Equality Network

The right to establish identity: donor offspring — David Gollancz - UK Human Rights Blog

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The right to establish identity: donor offspring — David Gollancz UK Human Rights Blog

Criminalizing Identities: Rights Abuses in Cameroon based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | HRW - Human Rights Watch

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Criminalizing Identities: Rights Abuses in Cameroon based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | HRW Human Rights Watch

Ontario Human Rights Commission offers hiring guidance to avoid Indigenous identity fraud - CBC

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Ontario Human Rights Commission offers hiring guidance to avoid Indigenous identity fraud CBC

The right to respect for identity: transgender parents — David Gollancz - UK Human Rights Blog

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The right to respect for identity: transgender parents — David Gollancz UK Human Rights Blog

Tribunal rules 'teachable moment' on gender identity did not breach Grade 1 student's rights - CBC

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Tribunal rules 'teachable moment' on gender identity did not breach Grade 1 student's rights CBC

Seychelles woman files case at UN Human Rights Commission in gender identity case - MambaOnline

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Seychelles woman files case at UN Human Rights Commission in gender identity case MambaOnline

Human Rights, Identity versus Penal Sanctions: – Reality or Perception? - ICJ Kenya

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Human Rights, Identity versus Penal Sanctions: – Reality or Perception? ICJ Kenya

Vancouver trans advocate wins human rights complaint - CBC

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Vancouver trans advocate wins human rights complaint CBC

Sex, Gender & Identity: Trans Rights in Australia - Monash University

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Sex, Gender & Identity: Trans Rights in Australia Monash University

B.C. Human Rights Code to include explicit protection for gender identity, expression - BC Gov News

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT

B.C. Human Rights Code to include explicit protection for gender identity, expression BC Gov News

Linguistic rights are human rights: Preserving dignity and identity - Manila Bulletin

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Linguistic rights are human rights: Preserving dignity and identity Manila Bulletin

Power to decide gender identity 'should be transferred to individuals' - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Power to decide gender identity 'should be transferred to individuals' ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

HOMOSEXUALITY: Human Rights, Identity versus Penal Sanctions: - Reality or Perception? Constitutionality of Sections 162 (a) (c), 163 and 165 of the Penal Code ~ An Opinion by Wallace Nderu - ICJ Kenya

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

HOMOSEXUALITY: Human Rights, Identity versus Penal Sanctions: - Reality or Perception? Constitutionality of Sections 162 (a) (c), 163 and 165 of the Penal Code ~ An Opinion by Wallace Nderu ICJ Kenya

Lawyers for Human Rights in legal battle with Home Affairs over 10-year limbo identity document case - Daily Maverick

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Lawyers for Human Rights in legal battle with Home Affairs over 10-year limbo identity document case Daily Maverick