paying ₹150 per month to a worker is forced labour india’s court

Paying ₹150 Per Month To A Worker Is Forced Labour: India’s Court

In a shocking incident in India, a worker has been receiving a salary of Rs 150 (USD 1.80) per month since 1998. What has happened to the worker?  A man was appointed to the post…

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abortion rights are women’s rights mexico decriminalizes abortion

Abortion rights are women’s rights: Mexico decriminalizes abortion

In a landmark ruling for women’s rights, the Supreme Court of Mexico has decriminalized abortion nationwide.  The new ruling is a relief for Mexican women as it legalizes abortion across all 32 states. The Supreme…

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evidence of kim's crimes against humanity in dprk 'abundant' activists

Evidence of Kim’s crimes against humanity in DPRK ‘abundant’: Activists

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in North Korea, Elizabeth Salmon, arrived in Seoul on Monday for a nine-day visit. During her stay, she is expected to meet foreign, unification and…

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5 killed in italy train accident, workers to strike

5 Killed in Italy Train Accident, Workers to Strike

Italy’s railway maintenance workers are set to hold a half-day national strike on 1 September after five railway workers were killed in an accident on the night of 30 August. Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), the…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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iran urged to allow commemoration of uprising victims without reprisals on anniversary

Iran Urged to Allow Commemoration of Uprising Victims Without Reprisals on Anniversary

Amnesty International’s report exposes Iran’s crackdown on families commemorating victims of “Woman Life Freedom” uprising. Grave desecration reveals injustice. Amnesty International’s report exposes Iran’s crackdown on families commemorating victims of “Woman Life Freedom” uprising. Grave…

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rohingya refugees face worsening conditions as food rations decrease

Rohingya Refugees Face Worsening Conditions as Food Rations Decrease

A worrisome development is that Rohingya refugee food rations have been reduced by a third since February, going from $12 to only $8 per month. Within the refugee camps, this sharp decline has caused a…

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