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The ‘Godfather of Human Rights’ Ken Roth on genocide, Trump and standing up for democracy

June 28, 2025

By Richard Larsen, RNZ News producer — 30′ with Guyon Espiner The former head of Human Rights Watch — and son of a Holocaust survivor — says Israel’s military campaign in Gaza will likely meet the legal definition of genocide, citing large-scale killings, the targeting of civilians, and the words of senior Israeli officials. Speaking ... <a title="The ‘Godfather of Human Rights’ Ken Roth on genocide, Trump and standing up for democracy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/28/the-godfather-of-human-rights-ken-roth-on-genocide-trump-and-standing-up-for-democracy/" aria-label="Read more about The ‘Godfather of Human Rights’ Ken Roth on genocide, Trump and standing up for democracy">Read more</a>

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New Zealand’s humanity – does it include all of us, or only for some?

April 15, 2025

COMMENTARY: By Katrina Mitchell-Kouttab “Wherever Palestinians have control is barbaric.” These were the words from New Zealand’s Chief Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow. During a meeting with Philippa Yasbek from Jewish Voices for Peace, Dr Rainbow allegedly told her that information from the NZ Security Intelligence Services (NZSIS) threat assessment asserted that Muslims were the ... <a title="New Zealand’s humanity – does it include all of us, or only for some?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/15/new-zealands-humanity-does-it-include-all-of-us-or-only-for-some/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s humanity – does it include all of us, or only for some?">Read more</a>

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Ahmed Zaoui facing subversion charges in Algeria – Radio New Zealand

October 24, 2023

  Report by Radio New Zealand. Algerian democracy activist Ahmed Zaoui, a New Zealand citizen, has been charged with subversion by police in his homeland. Zaoui was arrested at gunpoint three weeks ago, after holding a political meeting at his home. He had released a statement on behalf of the Islamic Salvation Front calling for ... <a title="Ahmed Zaoui facing subversion charges in Algeria – Radio New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/24/ahmed-zaoui-facing-subversion-charges-in-algeria-radio-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Ahmed Zaoui facing subversion charges in Algeria – Radio New Zealand">Read more</a>

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CIVICUS protests to Marcos over ‘judicial harassment’, ‘terrorist’ label on human rights activists

July 28, 2023

Asia Pacific Report A global alliance of civil society organisations has protested to Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr in an open letter over the “judicial harassment” of human rights defenders and the designation of five indigenous rights activists as “terrorists“. CIVICUS, representing some 15,000 members in 75 countries, says the harassment is putting the ... <a title="CIVICUS protests to Marcos over ‘judicial harassment’, ‘terrorist’ label on human rights activists" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/civicus-protests-to-marcos-over-judicial-harassment-terrorist-label-on-human-rights-activists/" aria-label="Read more about CIVICUS protests to Marcos over ‘judicial harassment’, ‘terrorist’ label on human rights activists">Read more</a>