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2022

Opinion: Iran’s nod to International Human Rights Day was more repression of its people

Brendan McNamara highlights the cases of women activists of Bahá’i faith incarcerated in Iran.

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Dec 16th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Opinion: 'These human rights abuses have a very real and clear link to Ireland'

Ireland has the potential to make a difference in two situations that have been raising concerns for human rights groups.

Sep 2nd 2014, 8:30 AM

Saudi Arabia may not send women to the Olympics

The country has never before included women on its Olympic team but the International Olympic Committee had been hopeful it would happen this year.

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Apr 5th 2012, 9:15 PM