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Blow to women’s rights: Taliban ban women from visiting park

Blow to women’s rights: Taliban ban women from visiting park

In another regressive move, the Taliban authorities have banned women from visiting the Band-e-Amir National Park, located in the Bamiyan province in Afghanistan. The decision was issued by Afghanistan's acting minister of virtue and vice,

Saudi Aramco is Threatening Human Rights: UN Experts

Saudi Aramco is Threatening Human Rights: UN Experts

Saudi Aramco’s oil production is fueling climate change-related negative impacts on human rights, says a group of UN experts. They raised concerns in a letter to the Saudi state energy giant. According to the experts,

2,000 Children Among 7,000 Syrians Killed by Russian Forces Since 2015

2,000 Children Among 7,000 Syrians Killed by Russian Forces Since 2015

About 7,000 Syrian citizens, including around 2,000 children have been killed by Russian forces in Syria since September 2015, says the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR). Fadel Abdul Ghany, the Executive Director of SNHR,

Women’s Equality Day: Why Is It Celebrated?

Women’s Equality Day: Why Is It Celebrated?

Women's Equality Day is marked every year on 26 August. The day is important for women across the world. The day plays a crucial role in highlighting the achievements made by women over the years.

S. Carolina abortion ban with ‘fetal heartbeat’ definition is confusing

S. Carolina abortion ban with ‘fetal heartbeat’ definition is confusing

This week, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions. The newly all-male Supreme Court upheld a law on abortions, banning most such procedures except in the earliest weeks of pregnancy. However,

UK Government Sued by Bereaved Families for Loss of Lives to COVID-19

UK Government Sued by Bereaved Families for Loss of Lives to COVID-19

The UK government is facing legal action by bereaved families of people who died in care homes and hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cases concern 30 deaths during the initial days of the COVID-19

Black Race Can Flourish Only When Black Women Are Truly Elevated

Black Race Can Flourish Only When Black Women Are Truly Elevated

In the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice, it has become increasingly evident that the flourishing of the Black race hinges on the elevation and empowerment of Black women. Historically marginalized and often sidelined, Black

India’s ruling party blaming Myanmar migrants for Manipur violence

India’s ruling party blaming Myanmar migrants for Manipur violence

Manipur, a state in northeast India, has been gripped by ethno-religious violence since May. The ongoing conflict is between the Meitei people and the Kuki tribal community. However, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ruling political

Progress and Challenges for Women’s Rights in Eswatini

Progress and Challenges for Women’s Rights in Eswatini

Eswatini has made significant strides towards improving women’s rights and gender equality in recent years. One of the most remarkable legislations passed in Eswatini, formerly called Swaziland, was the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act

Prison conditions are deteriorating in Lebanon: Rights group

Prison conditions are deteriorating in Lebanon: Rights group

Prison conditions in Lebanon, a country in the Middle East, have been deteriorating amid the country’s economic crisis, according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch. Human Rights Watch published a report on Wednesday