Human rights

Cambodian families struggle to overcome impact of strict lockdowns

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the lives of thousands of workers across various sectors including tourism, manufacturing, and construction…

June 8, 2021

Should Rohingya Refugees Be Forced To Move On Bangladesh Island?

Bangladesh government is displacing the Rohingya population, much to their despair. As the monsoon season kicks in, there is reason…

June 7, 2021

NHRC calls on Centre, states to protect tribal groups in India

The National Human Rights Commission of India Friday issued an advisory to the Centre and state governments, calling for protecting…

June 6, 2021

Expansion In Palm Oil Production Hurting Indonesian Common Man

Expansion of the palm oil business into peatlands is devastating the livelihood and lives of related communities in Indonesia. PT…

June 4, 2021

Rights Watchdogs express concerns over rising attacks on Pakistani journalists

The Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and the International Commission of Jurists have expressed serious concerns over recent attacks against…

June 3, 2021

Japan Ready To Sign LGBT Non Discrimination Act

 The LGBT Non Discrimination Act is being solicited many South East Asian countries. On the top of the list is…

June 2, 2021

UNICEF underlines surge in child malnutrition in Haiti during pandemic

 Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic along with rising crime rate and extremely low resources in Haiti may jointly trigger severe acute childhood…

June 1, 2021

Biden to press Putin on human rights abuses at Geneva summit: Report

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that he will press his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the matter of…

May 31, 2021

Malaysia supports HRC inquiry into rights violations in Palestine

Malaysia extended support to the Human Rights Council's (HRC) decision to set up a Commission of Inquiry (COI) with the…

May 30, 2021

UN rights council launches probe into ‘crimes’ during Israel-Palestine conflict

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday passed a resolution to launch an international investigation into all possible "crimes"…

May 28, 2021

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