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Civilians in Mozambique are prohibited from leaving amid fighting, HRW report

Civilians in Mozambique are prohibited from leaving amid fighting, HRW report

In Mozambique, civilians are trapped due to fighting in Cabo Delgado province. As per the Human Rights Watch, more than 88,000 people have been displaced from the region. The government of Mozambique's security forces has

Justice for women goes for a toss as Taliban gains control of Afghanistan

Justice for women goes for a toss as Taliban gains control of Afghanistan

As the Taliban continues to gain control over Afghanistan, violence against women and justice goes at risk. Afghan women have been confronting domestic violence for quite a while in the country. The Human Rights Watch

First lady of Nicaragua sanctioned by EU for violating human rights

First lady of Nicaragua sanctioned by EU for violating human rights

 Nicaraguan First Lady and Vice President Rosario Murillo has been slapped sanctions by the European Union along with seven other senior officials. The reason is serious human rights violations and undermining democracy at their hands.

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh devastated by flood, landslide

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh devastated by flood, landslide

Three days of strong winds and heavy monsoon rain in the refugee sites of Bangladesh has taken away the lives of Rohingya refugees and wreaked havoc and destruction. Approximately, 2,500 shelters were damaged which affected more

Housing crisis a human rights failure in New Zealand, inquiry launched by Human Rights Commission

Housing crisis a human rights failure in New Zealand, inquiry launched by Human Rights Commission

 Human Rights Commission has launched a national inquiry into housing crisis in New Zealand calling it a “massive human rights failure”. At present New Zealand has the least number of houses up for sale in

Myanmar coup marks its six month anniversary, yet their political situation is worsening

Myanmar coup marks its six month anniversary, yet their political situation is worsening

During the worsening situation of Myanmar, Ramanathan Balakrishnan, who is an Acting Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator, describes how people have been severely impacted across the country since the junta’s power grab on 1 February. He

Human Rights Watch: Israel may have committed war crimes during clash with Hamas in May

Human Rights Watch: Israel may have committed war crimes during clash with Hamas in May

 Global watchdog Human Rights Watch has said that Israel may have committed international law violation during the 11 days long fight with Hamas in Gaza Strip in May, and that may amount to war crimes.

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