Human rights

New Arms Embargo Resolution Is Hope For A Peaceful South SudanNew Arms Embargo Resolution Is Hope For A Peaceful South Sudan

New Arms Embargo Resolution Is Hope For A Peaceful South Sudan

South Sudan has been the rock bed of civil unrest and thus, violation of human rights has been a part…

May 30, 2020
Victims of intercommunal violence in South Sudan deserve ‘justice, truth and reparations’, UN officials sayVictims of intercommunal violence in South Sudan deserve ‘justice, truth and reparations’, UN officials say

Victims of intercommunal violence in South Sudan deserve ‘justice, truth and reparations’, UN officials say

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday condemned a fresh wave of intercommunal violence in the world’s youngest…

May 26, 2020
How A Tracking App Has Gone All Wrong For Moscovites In Lockdown TimesHow A Tracking App Has Gone All Wrong For Moscovites In Lockdown Times

How A Tracking App Has Gone All Wrong For Moscovites In Lockdown Times

A tracking application which has gone all wrong, has lead to the wrongful fining of hundred of Moscovites, the human…

May 22, 2020
Gender-based quarantine discrimination in Panama addressed as Government takes necessary actionGender-based quarantine discrimination in Panama addressed as Government takes necessary action

Gender-based quarantine discrimination in Panama addressed as Government takes necessary action

Widespread gender-based discrimination in quarantine is a real problem in Panama for which the government has taken initial steps, the…

May 19, 2020
Coronavirus spreads alarmingly in Qatar’s labor camps, 1600 new cases for dayCoronavirus spreads alarmingly in Qatar’s labor camps, 1600 new cases for day

Coronavirus spreads alarmingly in Qatar’s labor camps, 1600 new cases for day

Coronavirus spreads exponentially in Qatar's labor camps, CBS reported on May 15. The Gulf country recorded 32604 COVID-19 cases and…

May 18, 2020
Australia urged to pass Magnitsky law; Amal Clooney chimes inAustralia urged to pass Magnitsky law; Amal Clooney chimes in

Australia urged to pass Magnitsky law; Amal Clooney chimes in

As the Asia-pacific power contemplates passing an important human rights law, several activists are throwing their weight behind it. Amal…

May 16, 2020
Indonesia: Rights groups raises alarm over multiple human rights violations amid Covid-19Indonesia: Rights groups raises alarm over multiple human rights violations amid Covid-19

Indonesia: Rights groups raises alarm over multiple human rights violations amid Covid-19

Indonesian government has come under the line of fire after the international human rights group criticised the government for violating…

May 12, 2020
Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang, China – U.S. Senate To Vote on Bill Against ItHuman Rights Violations in Xinjiang, China – U.S. Senate To Vote on Bill Against It

Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang, China – U.S. Senate To Vote on Bill Against It

Human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in northwest China have long been under the scrutiny of…

May 9, 2020
Waiting forever to go homeWaiting forever to go home

Waiting forever to go home

The Coronavirus pandemic has worsened the prospects of those migrants stuck indefinitely in Russia’s detention centres. With international borders closed…

May 7, 2020
UN warns about Human Rights violations during the COVID fightUN warns about Human Rights violations during the COVID fight

UN warns about Human Rights violations during the COVID fight

COVID-19 crisis has caused a humongous disruption across the globe. As subject matter experts, policymakers debate and discuss current steps…

May 6, 2020