Human rights

Iran: Women are at risk as execution numbers riseIran: Women are at risk as execution numbers rise

Iran: Women are at risk as execution numbers rise

Iran - Women in Iran are at risk because of the rise in execution numbers. Many women executed in Iran…

December 21, 2021
UN stresses on Nigeria to focus on rights of the detaineesUN stresses on Nigeria to focus on rights of the detainees

UN stresses on Nigeria to focus on rights of the detainees

Nigeria - The urgent need for Nigeria to focus on the rights of the detainees has been highlighted by the…

December 21, 2021
Egyptian 2011 uprising activist jailed for 5 years, two others get 4 years eachEgyptian 2011 uprising activist jailed for 5 years, two others get 4 years each

Egyptian 2011 uprising activist jailed for 5 years, two others get 4 years each

Egypt - Alaa Abdel-Fattah, the prominent Egyptian activist has been given a term of five years in prison on Monday.…

December 21, 2021
Why Does Japan Still Want To Keep Cordial Relations With Myanmar?Why Does Japan Still Want To Keep Cordial Relations With Myanmar?

Why Does Japan Still Want To Keep Cordial Relations With Myanmar?

Myanmar - Human Rights groups are asking Japan to not encourage participation by Myanmar in a military study abroad programme.…

December 20, 2021
Let Us Not Use Politics Or Financial Crisis As An Excuse For Child Labour: UN RepLet Us Not Use Politics Or Financial Crisis As An Excuse For Child Labour: UN Rep

Let Us Not Use Politics Or Financial Crisis As An Excuse For Child Labour: UN Rep

Lebanon - Najat Maala M’jid, the special representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children has said, “I think…

December 19, 2021
Human rights monitor established by UN over rights violations in EthiopiaHuman rights monitor established by UN over rights violations in Ethiopia

Human rights monitor established by UN over rights violations in Ethiopia

Ethiopia - On Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution under which an International Commission of Human…

December 18, 2021
HR Groups Cry Out For UN Intervention In DurfurHR Groups Cry Out For UN Intervention In Durfur

HR Groups Cry Out For UN Intervention In Durfur

Sudan - A Human Rights organization in Sudan’s western region of Durfur has urged UN’s intervention. Recently, there has been…

December 18, 2021
European parliaments asked Serbia to investigate exploitation reportsEuropean parliaments asked Serbia to investigate exploitation reports

European parliaments asked Serbia to investigate exploitation reports

Europe - Forced labor reports in Serbia sparked major criticism last month after some of the reports claimed that there…

December 17, 2021
United Nations adopts resolution on North Korea’s human rights abusesUnited Nations adopts resolution on North Korea’s human rights abuses

United Nations adopts resolution on North Korea’s human rights abuses

North Korea - The United Nations on Thursday adopted a resolution on North Korean human rights abuses. The resolution was…

December 17, 2021
India: No more struggle for basic benefits, Apex court announces call in favor of Sex workersIndia: No more struggle for basic benefits, Apex court announces call in favor of Sex workers

India: No more struggle for basic benefits, Apex court announces call in favor of Sex workers

India - The Centre has been directed by the apex court of India to give equal benefits to sex workers.…

December 17, 2021