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US pushed for the UN Economic body to accredit 9 human rights groups

US pushed for the UN Economic body to accredit 9 human rights groups

Despite opposition from Russia, China, India, Arab states, and others, the United Nations committee in charge of regulating economic development and social issues finally voted on Wednesday to include nine human rights and minority groups

Japanese fertility law targets rights of single women, homosexuals

Japanese fertility law targets rights of single women, homosexuals

A proposed fertility law in Japan, that might be tabled this month in the country’s Parliament, would be in direct violation of the rights of single women and lesbians. According to Human Rights Watch, the

Tourism in Indonesia: What do the new laws hold for tourists?

Tourism in Indonesia: What do the new laws hold for tourists?

the Indonesian government passed a new criminal code that prohibits, among other things, having sex outside of marriage and making derogatory remarks about the president or vice president. The new laws will also apply to

China-linked cyberattacks hits Amnesty International Canada

China-linked cyberattacks hits Amnesty International Canada

The security breach was discovered for the first time, and on the same day, forensic investigators were recruited to investigate its nature. The only searches that were connected to China that were carried out by

New Indonesian law has made adultery a criminal offense

New Indonesian law has made adultery a criminal offense

A long awaited criminal code has been passed by the Parliament of Indonesia that will controversially make extra-marital sex a criminal offense for citizens as well as foreign tourists. The new criminal code will not

2 Migrants Shot To Death Inside Car In Southern Mexico

2 Migrants Shot To Death Inside Car In Southern Mexico

Mexican officials reported that two migrants have been shot to death inside a car in Southern Mexico on 2nd December. It is believed that a migrant smuggler was also in the car. In southern Mexico,

Pakistan Tops To Be Highest Risk Of Mass Killings For The 3rd Time

Pakistan Tops To Be Highest Risk Of Mass Killings For The 3rd Time

Pakistan has been proved to be the riskiest country for violence and mass killings for the 3rd consecutive time, as per the report of US think-tank Early Warning Project. According to the most recent report

European Union Organizes Human Rights Day Seminar 2022

European Union Organizes Human Rights Day Seminar 2022

The European Union is going to organize Human Rights Day Seminar 2022 for the persons with disabilities, so that they can get the equal opportunities & resources in the society. The European Union Delegation in

15th Conference of Parties: Biodiversity, Human Rights & The Role of Business

15th Conference of Parties: Biodiversity, Human Rights & The Role of Business

The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) is one of the most important meetings on biodiversity in a decade. The officials will discuss Global Biodiversity Framework. An outstanding location for peaceful repose is Bang Krachao Island,

Why Human Rights Norms Should Include Higher Education & Pedagogy?

Why Human Rights Norms Should Include Higher Education & Pedagogy?

Education should become a public good for unlearning bias, prejudice, and divisiveness. Higher education can transform human rights values! There has been a worldwide call for reform in the higher education industry. It is crucial