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- 1Canada imposes new sanctions on Iran over human rights abuses▼Canada imposes new sanctions on Iran over human rights abuses | CTV National News for Sept. 23, 2026
Canada has announced a new round of sanctions against Iran, citing human rights abuses. The measures were reported as a lead story on CTV National News for September 23, 2026. The move adds to Canada's existing pressure campaign on Tehran over its treatment of citizens, and is drawing significant public attention as details of who and what entities are targeted emerge.
- 2Human Rights Commission condemns Saudi airstrikes▼Human Rights Commission Condemns Saudi Aggression Airstrikes
Yemen's Human Rights Commission has condemned Saudi-led airstrikes, denouncing them as aggression and calling attention to civilian harm in the conflict. The statement adds to ongoing international debate over the Saudi-led coalition's air campaign in Yemen, with rights groups repeatedly urging accountability and protection of civilians as the war continues.
- 3Lyon Photo Exhibition Highlights Executions and Rights Abuses in Iran▼Lyon Photo Exhibition Raises Awareness of Executions and Human Rights Violations in Iran
A photo exhibition has opened in Lyon, France, aiming to raise public awareness of executions and human rights violations in Iran. The display documents what organisers describe as ongoing repression, and is drawing attention to the situation of prisoners and dissidents. Human rights campaigners hope it will spur French and European audiences to press for accountability from the Iranian authorities.
- 4Amnesty praises Irish central bank's Israel bonds decision●Amnesty International commends the Central Bank of Ireland for discontinuing the sale of Israel bonds
Amnesty International has commended the Central Bank of Ireland after it stopped selling Israeli government bonds. The human rights organisation welcomed the move, which followed campaigns urging financial institutions to cut ties with Israel amid the war in Gaza. The decision marks a significant step for a eurozone central bank and is being closely watched by campaigners and financial institutions across Europe.
- 5Human Rights Campaign Honors André De Shields, Junior LaBeija, Marcia Gay Harden▼The Human Rights Campaign Honors André De Shields, Junior LaBeija, Marcia Gay Harden
The Human Rights Campaign is honoring actor André De Shields, voguer and performer Junior LaBeija, and Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden at a gala event. The civil rights organization is recognizing the three figures for their contributions to LGBTQ culture and advocacy, drawing attention from Broadway and entertainment communities.
- 6Rights groups urge Trump to raise Tibet with Xi▼ICT joins Tibetans, rights groups, Congressional partners in urging Trump to put Tibet and human rights on the agenda during Xi visit
The International Campaign for Tibet, together with Tibetan communities, human rights organisations and partners in the US Congress, is calling on President Trump to put Tibet and broader human rights concerns on the agenda during his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The coalition wants Washington to press Beijing directly on its policies in Tibetan areas rather than focusing solely on trade and strategic issues.
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James Becket, a human rights lawyer known for defending democratic principles, has died. He was best known for his legal work in Greece following the 1967-1974 junta, defending political prisoners and later campaigning on human rights causes worldwide. Obituaries in the Greek press are remembering him as a steadfast advocate for democracy and the rule of law.
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Amnesty International USA is calling for the abolition of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, joined by rights group Genocide Watch amplifying the demand. The call frames the agency's detention and deportation practices as human rights abuses, adding a prominent international rights voice to a long-running campaign by activists and progressive lawmakers to dismantle ICE.
- 9Rights group demands release of ill prisoners Mehmet Elçe and Abdülhalik Oral●Ill prisoners Mehmet Elçe and Abdülhalik Oral must be released, says the IHD
The Human Rights Association (IHD) has called for the release of Mehmet Elçe and Abdülhalik Oral, two prisoners it says are ill. The organisation argues their detention should end on medical grounds, a recurring demand in its campaigns for the release of sick inmates in Turkey.
- 10Kurdish Political Prisoner Zanyar Moradi Released on Bail▼Zanyar Moradi Temporarily Released on Bail from Bijar Prison
Zanyar Moradi, a Kurdish political prisoner in Iran, has been temporarily released on bail from Bijar Prison, according to the Hana Human Rights Organization. Moradi is the son of prominent Kurdish leader Abdullah Moradi and has spent years in detention. Human rights groups have long campaigned for the release of political prisoners in Iran, and the news is being closely followed by Kurdish communities and activists.