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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

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