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Africa’s governance, human rights plunge in 10 years: Survey

Africa’s governance, human rights plunge in 10 years: Survey

The governance performance of Africa deteriorated in the year 2019 for the first time in almost 10 years, according to a survey published by the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) on Monday. The report

Ontario Decision To Support IHRA Creates Fissures In Related Communities

Ontario Decision To Support IHRA Creates Fissures In Related Communities

As Ontario took a stand to show its solidarity towards the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), it might have sowed seeds of disgruntle amongst its different communities. It has adopted a working definition of antisemitism.

Japan follows US to fight human rights violence in China, toughens the law

Japan follows US to fight human rights violence in China, toughens the law

Japan is looking at increasing its involvement in human rights exploitation in China and thinking of taking the route same as the United States and Europe after a lot of criticism came in after reports

Serbia: UNHRC warns of misuse of power against media, NGOs

Serbia: UNHRC warns of misuse of power against media, NGOs

Serbia launched a crackdown on terror financing and money laundering, targeting several journalists and non-governmental organisations. However, human rights experts have expressed concerns over the misuse of power by the Serbian authorities to access personal

Why EIB Funds Could Encourage Violation Of Human Rights

Why EIB Funds Could Encourage Violation Of Human Rights

The EU funded European Investment Bank (EIB), has been accused of sideling the human rights of indigenous communities to support hydropower projects. This was confirmed through reports led by campaign groups Counter Balance and the

United Nations review set to bring out abuse of human rights in the US

United Nations review set to bring out abuse of human rights in the US

After carrying out a thorough review of the abuse faced by the workers in the United States, the United Nations. Amnesty International US is taking note of it and will be releasing a detailed analysis

Why Armenian Azerbaijan Conflict Could Become A Human Rights Issue?

Why Armenian Azerbaijan Conflict Could Become A Human Rights Issue?

The Armenian and Azerbaijan conflict has taken precarious proportions, leading to human rights violation worries to mount. Speaking on the UN Council meeting, United Nations High Commissioner, Michelle Bachelet has expressed an urgent need to

Maharashtra HRC Summons SP Raigad Over Journalist Arnab Goswami’s Arrest

Maharashtra HRC Summons SP Raigad Over Journalist Arnab Goswami’s Arrest

One of India's most acclaimed TV journalists Arnab Goswami got arrested on 4 Nov in connection to a 2018 suicide case. His arrest has erupted protests across India as people took to the street. The

Women Fall Victim To Tyranny Of Lukashenko

Women Fall Victim To Tyranny Of Lukashenko

Belarus had picked on women human right activists that were protesting against unfair elections in August 2020. Speaking on the atrocities women were subjected Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders has said, "Belarus has

Will Biden be able to restore America’s standing and recognize worldwide human rights issues?

Will Biden be able to restore America’s standing and recognize worldwide human rights issues?

A huge number of US voters are going to the polling booth to decide whether to revote President Donald Trump, for the following four years or remove him for his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden. However,