Human rights

Amnesty international reveals Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria amount to war crimesAmnesty international reveals Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria amount to war crimes

Amnesty international reveals Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria amount to war crimes

In its recent report encircling humanitarian crisis in Nigeria, Amnesty International revealed that the attacks carried out by Boko Haram,…

March 24, 2021
UN Director-General says we need to collectively work towards ending the ‘poison’ of racismUN Director-General says we need to collectively work towards ending the ‘poison’ of racism

UN Director-General says we need to collectively work towards ending the ‘poison’ of racism

Addressing the Global Forum on Racism on Monday, Director-General Audrey Azoulay stated that "racism is like a calling card for…

March 23, 2021
Centre is yet to decide whether to vote in favor of Sri Lanka in the upcoming UNHRC meetCentre is yet to decide whether to vote in favor of Sri Lanka in the upcoming UNHRC meet

Centre is yet to decide whether to vote in favor of Sri Lanka in the upcoming UNHRC meet

The Central Government is thinking about whether to support or oppose Sri Lanka as the UNHRC prepares for a vote…

March 22, 2021
Britain sanctions Chinese officials over human rights violations against UyghursBritain sanctions Chinese officials over human rights violations against Uyghurs

Britain sanctions Chinese officials over human rights violations against Uyghurs

Britain, on Monday, announced that four Chinese officials are to be sanctioned over a “dreadful” violation of human rights against…

March 22, 2021
EU ambassadors agree on human rights sanctions on ChinaEU ambassadors agree on human rights sanctions on China

EU ambassadors agree on human rights sanctions on China

The European Union on Wednesday agreed on imposing sanctions on four Chinese officials and one entity over human rights abuses…

March 20, 2021
HRW strongly condemns compulsory dress codes for women in IndonesiaHRW strongly condemns compulsory dress codes for women in Indonesia

HRW strongly condemns compulsory dress codes for women in Indonesia

In a report, the Human Rights Watch condemns the compulsory rule for women and girls to follow a dress code…

March 19, 2021
Facebook launches new policy, fund to support human rightsFacebook launches new policy, fund to support human rights

Facebook launches new policy, fund to support human rights

Facebook recently launched a corporate human rights policy and a fund with the aim of providing assistance to human rights…

March 18, 2021
UN plans a $1.7 billion funding to help South Sudan’s growing food crisisUN plans a $1.7 billion funding to help South Sudan’s growing food crisis

UN plans a $1.7 billion funding to help South Sudan’s growing food crisis

On Tuesday, South Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan was declared by the United Nations aiming to help 6.6 million individuals confronting…

March 17, 2021
Tigray conflict: The human suffering in Ethiopia that is to unsurmountable proportionsTigray conflict: The human suffering in Ethiopia that is to unsurmountable proportions

Tigray conflict: The human suffering in Ethiopia that is to unsurmountable proportions

 Human cost of Tigray crisis is worrying human rights groups and activists. Four months after the war between Ethiopia’s national…

March 16, 2021
Critics: Anti protest bill will provide more power to police and undermine people’s rightsCritics: Anti protest bill will provide more power to police and undermine people’s rights

Critics: Anti protest bill will provide more power to police and undermine people’s rights

The new anti-protest law would give police more prominent powers and impair people's entitlement to protest. Over 150 organizations have…

March 15, 2021