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Northern Ireland: Abortion decriminalised and same-sex marriage legalised!

New laws came into place in Northern Ireland which will give women the right to abortion, as well as permit same-sex marriage.
Weekly Human Rights News Round Up 3

Human rights news and views for the week ending 18 October 2019
Key Points from the CQC's State of Care in England Report 2019

A summary of some of the key issues highlighted in the CQC's 2019 State of Care Report
We have been shortlisted for a National Advocacy Award!

We have been shortlisted in the Outstanding Supporter category for the 2019 National Advocacy Awards

Making Human Rights Happen

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The Human Rights Act

Find out about our law here at home, the Human Rights Act, and how it protects us all.
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The European Convention on Human Rights

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The history of human rights

Human Rights through the Ages premiered at our Human Rights Tour 2012. It highlights a handful of historical events that have contributed to our modern understanding of human rights, with a bit of tongue in cheek media commentary thrown in. It has proved extremely popular, have a watch and see what you think!
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A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy

Care and Support: A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy
Midwifery and Human Rights: A Practitioner's Guide

This Guide has been developed to support midwives to deliver maternity services that respect human rights.
Mental Health Advocacy and Human Rights: Your Guide

Co-produced with advocacy groups this guide shows how the rights and duties in the Human Rights Act can help strengthen support for people with mental health problems. It uses handy tables, flowcharts, case studies, and worked through examples.
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