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Why Are Corporates Deflecting Responsibility Of Winter Games Venue?

Why Are Corporates Deflecting Responsibility Of Winter Games Venue?

Beijing is the talking point again. This time it’s the Winter Olympics to be held in 2022. But too much is at stake here especially when it comes to sponsors. Most US sponsoring companies are

Cornerstone treaty of refugee protection turns 70

Cornerstone treaty of refugee protection turns 70

In the current times, the 1951 Refugee Convention is called one of the most landmark treaties of all time. The spirit and fundamental principles of the UN Refugee Convention marked the 70th anniversary of this

Uyghur activist Yidiresi Aishan gets arrested in Morocco, extradition to China feared

Uyghur activist Yidiresi Aishan gets arrested in Morocco, extradition to China feared

A Chinese terrorism warrant by Interpol distribution led to arrest of Uyghur activist Yidiresi Aishan by Morocoon authorities. Aishan who was in exile in Morocco is feared to be extradited to China, according to rights

US Antony  Blinken’s visit India stresses on human rights issues

US Antony Blinken’s visit India stresses on human rights issues

 As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to India is this week. Blinken announced last week that one of the key issues on table for discussion would be human rights and democracy. India has

UK review of Human Rights Act criticised by largest human rights coalition

UK review of Human Rights Act criticised by largest human rights coalition

A phenomenal coalition of more than 220 organisations has stood up against the UK Government's new plans to lessen the extent of judicial review. They have together shaped an alliance to guard human rights and

Coalition of 220 groups call out UK’s review & changes of Human Rights Act

Coalition of 220 groups call out UK’s review & changes of Human Rights Act

 An unprecedented coalition of more than 220 groups comprising of charities, trade unions and human rights groups have condemned the proposed changes to judicial review and Human Rights Act, calling it a direct threat to

Pegasus spyware targets human rights activists & dissidents across the world

Pegasus spyware targets human rights activists & dissidents across the world

 Pegasus spyware has allegedly been used to carry out invasive surveillance on human rights lawyers, activists and dissidents through their mobile phones. The information was made public after leaked phone data revealed the names of

Nigerian Government Rescues Safely 100 Women Children Abducted

Nigerian Government Rescues Safely 100 Women Children Abducted

Women and children who had been seized by bandits have been freed by Nigerian authorities, reports confirm. As many as 100 women (mostly nursing mothers) and children were freed. The group was abducted in Zamfara

Human Rights experts critically call on the rise in attacks on slaves in Mali

Human Rights experts critically call on the rise in attacks on slaves in Mali

As outlawed slavery in 1905, the Mali government outlawed the system of descent-based slavery. Since some people were considered slaves because of their ethnic origin and their ancestors were enslaved by the families of masters,

Japan must work towards bringing a non-discriminatory law to protect LGBTQ rights

Japan must work towards bringing a non-discriminatory law to protect LGBTQ rights

Japan has been all over the news in recent months for the upcoming Olympic season but it might have overshadowed one of the burning issues in the country--LGBTQ rights. The Japanese government has continuously neglected