Human rights

Russian Oldest HR Centre Asked To Be Closed On Trumped Up ChargesRussian Oldest HR Centre Asked To Be Closed On Trumped Up Charges

Russian Oldest HR Centre Asked To Be Closed On Trumped Up Charges

Russia - In a shocking move, the Russian Supreme court has asked a prominent human rights group to liquidate itself…

December 30, 2021
Coronavirus pandemic leads to increase in domestic violence cases; violence is a new normalCoronavirus pandemic leads to increase in domestic violence cases; violence is a new normal

Coronavirus pandemic leads to increase in domestic violence cases; violence is a new normal

Jordan - The global rise of the coronavirus and the Omicron variant led to the revival of movement restrictions, school…

December 30, 2021
Crackdown on free thought: Russia’s court shuts down oldest human rights group in countryCrackdown on free thought: Russia’s court shuts down oldest human rights group in country

Crackdown on free thought: Russia’s court shuts down oldest human rights group in country

Russia - Russia continues to blow the right to independent thought, freedom to expression and free speech in the country.…

December 29, 2021
Russia: Growing Internet Censorship; Zone Of RepressionRussia: Growing Internet Censorship; Zone Of Repression

Russia: Growing Internet Censorship; Zone Of Repression

Russia - The Russian authorities redoubled their efforts in 2021 to repress internet freedoms in the country. Over the past…

December 28, 2021
Mugu, Nepal: How poverty is keeping children deprived of educationMugu, Nepal: How poverty is keeping children deprived of education

Mugu, Nepal: How poverty is keeping children deprived of education

Nepal - Chhayanathrara Municipality-9’s Mugu in Nepal has some heart wrenching stories of children who should be in school, gaining…

December 27, 2021
UN Experts Ask India To Release Kashmir’s Human Rights Activist Khurram ParvezUN Experts Ask India To Release Kashmir’s Human Rights Activist Khurram Parvez

UN Experts Ask India To Release Kashmir’s Human Rights Activist Khurram Parvez

India - The United Nations (UN) experts and international human rights organizations asked India to immediately release Kashmir's human rights…

December 24, 2021
Children face the dearth of food scarcity in Afghanistan as famine daunts the countryChildren face the dearth of food scarcity in Afghanistan as famine daunts the country

Children face the dearth of food scarcity in Afghanistan as famine daunts the country

Afghanistan - A klutzy hospital in southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar presents a melancholic sight of emancipated children. As the children of…

December 23, 2021
The significance of human rights for Rohingya refugeesThe significance of human rights for Rohingya refugees

The significance of human rights for Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh - On Sunday, an independent UN expert lauded Bangladesh for its efforts in providing Rohingya refugees a haven after…

December 22, 2021
UN Seeks Probe Into Sexual Violence In Peaceful Sudanese ProtestsUN Seeks Probe Into Sexual Violence In Peaceful Sudanese Protests

UN Seeks Probe Into Sexual Violence In Peaceful Sudanese Protests

Sudan - The United Nations is condemning serious acts of sexual violence and use of live ammunition in Sudan. These…

December 22, 2021
Human Rights Group Demand Release Of Unlawful Imprisonment Of EducationistsHuman Rights Group Demand Release Of Unlawful Imprisonment Of Educationists

Human Rights Group Demand Release Of Unlawful Imprisonment Of Educationists

Iran - human rights activists are seeking justice for teachers. These include groups like Education International and its member organisations.…

December 22, 2021