Human rights

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
Erdogan fails to free Osman Kavala, proves that his human rights action plan was just an actErdogan fails to free Osman Kavala, proves that his human rights action plan was just an act

Erdogan fails to free Osman Kavala, proves that his human rights action plan was just an act

Turkey’s president had promised the human rights groups for an action plan after they had reviewed the complaint of human…

March 14, 2021
Wang Yu, the Chinese human rights lawyer’s missing worries USWang Yu, the Chinese human rights lawyer’s missing worries US

Wang Yu, the Chinese human rights lawyer’s missing worries US

 Wang Yu, the Chinese human rights lawyer’s whereabouts are unknown and this has deeply concerned the United States of America,…

March 12, 2021
WHO report highlights one in three women face physical or sexual violence globallyWHO report highlights one in three women face physical or sexual violence globally

WHO report highlights one in three women face physical or sexual violence globally

The World Health Organization's (WHO) new report (based on data from 2000 to 2018) has highlighted that one in three…

March 11, 2021
Spain: Thousands of women took to streets on 8 March demanding equal rightsSpain: Thousands of women took to streets on 8 March demanding equal rights

Spain: Thousands of women took to streets on 8 March demanding equal rights

On (8 March, 2021) International Women's Day, thousands of women took to the streets of Spain holding signs, "Regard my…

March 9, 2021
N Ireland abortion law changes must be referred to Human Rights Commission: Alliance PartyN Ireland abortion law changes must be referred to Human Rights Commission: Alliance Party

N Ireland abortion law changes must be referred to Human Rights Commission: Alliance Party

Alliance Party has argued that proposed changes in abortion law of Northern Ireland that will potentially ban abortions in cases…

March 8, 2021
Why did Australia SBS suspend China’s state media channels CCTV and CGTN?Why did Australia SBS suspend China’s state media channels CCTV and CGTN?

Why did Australia SBS suspend China’s state media channels CCTV and CGTN?

Australia's public broadcaster SBS suspends its day-by-day telecast of the Chinese state media channels CCTV and CGTN following a human…

March 6, 2021
HRW experts urge Japan to adopt the LGBT Equality ActHRW experts urge Japan to adopt the LGBT Equality Act

HRW experts urge Japan to adopt the LGBT Equality Act

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) alongside 115 LGBT and human rights organizations sent a letter to Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide…

March 4, 2021
The exploitation of Human Rights in Turkey forced international support for civilians, Erdogan remains ignorantThe exploitation of Human Rights in Turkey forced international support for civilians, Erdogan remains ignorant

The exploitation of Human Rights in Turkey forced international support for civilians, Erdogan remains ignorant

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday promised that he along with other government officials will be taking necessary steps to…

March 4, 2021
India rejects OIC & Pak’s comments on J&K at UN Human Rights CouncilIndia rejects OIC & Pak’s comments on J&K at UN Human Rights Council

India rejects OIC & Pak’s comments on J&K at UN Human Rights Council

Utilizing its right to reply to comments made by Pakistan and OIC on its internal matter at 46th session of…

March 3, 2021