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India Second to Iran in Internet Shutdowns, and Alarming Restrictions: Report

India Second to Iran in Internet Shutdowns, and Alarming Restrictions: Report

India, surpassed only by Iran, ranks second in internet shutdowns with data showing the country has nearly caught up to the total number of restrictions observed in 2022, according to Surfshark Internet Shutdown Tracker. However,

EU’s Funding to Tunisia Ignites Controversy Amid Reports of Abuses against African Migrants

EU’s Funding to Tunisia Ignites Controversy Amid Reports of Abuses against African Migrants

According to a recent Human Rights Watch study, numerous major violations against Black African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers have been committed by the Tunisian police, military, and national guard, especially the coast guard. The

The Rise of “Full-Time Children” in China: A Reflection of Burnout and Bleak Job Market

The Rise of “Full-Time Children” in China: A Reflection of Burnout and Bleak Job Market

A growing number of young people in China have recently decided to become "full-time children." These people decide to return to their parents' houses for relief and a chance to reevaluate their professional routes since

North Korea Defectors Live in Constant Fear of Deportation, Vulnerable to Human Trafficking

North Korea Defectors Live in Constant Fear of Deportation, Vulnerable to Human Trafficking

The journey of North Korean defectors to South Korea represents a desperate bid for freedom, but the challenges they face upon arrival paint a grim picture of the ongoing struggle for survival. Fleeing their homeland

We Should Look to Indigenous People for Guidance in Today’s Troubled World, According to Turk

We Should Look to Indigenous People for Guidance in Today’s Troubled World, According to Turk

Indigenous people have the knowledge from their ancestors that could help humanity use the Earth's resources more sustainably, but they are routinely discriminated against and left out, In a statement released on Monday, Volker Türk,

A Global Call to Action: Insights from the Women’s Rights Summit

A Global Call to Action: Insights from the Women’s Rights Summit

They claim that discussions about women's rights are excluded from both current and former female prisoners. Due to this, there has been a dearth of funding and policy changes necessary to address the alarming rise

Urgent Call for Transparent Investigation into Abduction of Myanmar Refugee Activist and Family

Urgent Call for Transparent Investigation into Abduction of Myanmar Refugee Activist and Family

Human Rights Watch has urged the Malaysian government to prioritise a thorough and open investigation into the recent kidnapping of Thuzar Maung, a well-known campaigner for Myanmar refugees, and her family. The incident, which took

Fact-Finding Mission: Iran Must Stop Cracking Down on Demonstrators or Human Rights Situation Is at Risk

Fact-Finding Mission: Iran Must Stop Cracking Down on Demonstrators or Human Rights Situation Is at Risk

Following an investigation ordered by the UN Human Rights Council, the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran has urged Iran to stop its crackdown on peaceful protesters and to address the

The Dangers of Transferring Cluster Munitions to Ukraine: A Reckless Move

The Dangers of Transferring Cluster Munitions to Ukraine: A Reckless Move

Concerns have been raised regarding the recent decision by President Joe Biden to deploy cluster bombs in Ukraine and about breaking with a well-accepted international standard. Around 120 nations have banned cluster munitions because of

Palestinian Authority, Pakistan, and the World Court

Palestinian Authority, Pakistan, and the World Court

Pakistan has a significant opportunity to advance fundamental concepts of international law that safeguard human rights all over the world by supporting Palestinian rights at the World Court. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) was