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Indonesian Parliament Passes Long-Awaited Bill on Sexual Violence

Indonesian Parliament Passes Long-Awaited Bill on Sexual Violence

Indonesia - parliament passed a landmark bill on sexual violence on Tuesday. The long-awaited bill aims to tackle sexual violence and help victims to secure justice in the country. Sexual abuse cases are often considered

Colston Statue Case Referred to Court of Appeal over Human Rights Defense

Colston Statue Case Referred to Court of Appeal over Human Rights Defense

United Kingdom - Suella Braverman seeks clarification about using human rights as a defense in criminal damage cases. The Attorney General's decision is shocking and should worry everybody who trusts the justice system.. Following the

Gross Violation Of Human Rights As Iran Prisons Deny Life Saving Medical Aid to Prisoners

Gross Violation Of Human Rights As Iran Prisons Deny Life Saving Medical Aid to Prisoners

Iran - In a shocking revelation, it has been proven that Iran is denying basic medical health and well being to its prisoners in jail. In a report finding Amnesty International has accused the Iranian

Odisha Journalist Chained To A Hospital Bed After Arrest; Human Rights Panel Seeks Report

Odisha Journalist Chained To A Hospital Bed After Arrest; Human Rights Panel Seeks Report

India - A journalist was allegedly chained to a hospital bed by a police officer in Balasore, Odisha, for reporting about a sugar smuggling case involving the local police. The journalist was seen lying on

Equal rights for women: Iranians push to end stadium ban on women

Equal rights for women: Iranians push to end stadium ban on women

Iran - Leadership is not backing down from imposing one after other ban on women, preventing them to exercise their rights. In a latest move, the authorities in Iran have prevented women and girls from

The United Nations Warns About Human Rights Violations In El Salvador

The United Nations Warns About Human Rights Violations In El Salvador

El Salvador - The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern about human rights violations in El Salvador, a country in Central America. The office also expressed concern about

China denies treatment for non-Covid illnesses, says Human Rights Watch

China denies treatment for non-Covid illnesses, says Human Rights Watch

China - The Chinese authorities denied treatment to Covid-negative patients amid the surge in Covid-19 cases. Some people have died after being denied medical treatment for their non-Covid related illnesses. Human Rights Watch (HRW) said

New Mexico Bill a blow to already restricted rights of people with disabilities

New Mexico Bill a blow to already restricted rights of people with disabilities

United States - A bill has been introduced in the Mexican senate by a prominent majority party leader, aimed to amend the country’s legal framework that is going to present further restrictions over rights of

People rely on elections to ensure support for human rights in Philippines

People rely on elections to ensure support for human rights in Philippines

Philippines - Experts are considering the upcoming elections in the Philippines to be a ‘game-changer’ for human rights security in the nation. Human rights organization Amnesty International stressed the importance of elections on Wednesday as

Russia Might Lose UN Human Rights Council Membership After Bucha Massacre

Russia Might Lose UN Human Rights Council Membership After Bucha Massacre

Russia - The Bucha massacre has brought out the worst side of the Russian forces and has shaken up the western world to seek strict action against Kremlin for its atrocities and human right’s violations.