un experts ask india to release kashmir's human rights activist khurram parvez

UN Experts Ask India To Release Kashmir’s Human Rights Activist Khurram Parvez

India – The United Nations (UN) experts and international human rights organizations asked India to immediately release Kashmir’s human rights activist Khurram Parvez. The UN also asked the central government to ensure his rights to…

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biden signs bill banning imports from xinjiang

Punishing China for rights abuses: Biden signs bill banning imports from Xinjiang

United States – After the bipartisan legislation was passed by Senate last week, US President Joe Biden signed the bill – the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act – on Thursday. With this bill all imports…

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in singapore, a migrant worker bit his fellow worker’s finger over a water dispute

Singapore: Migrant worker jailed for 6 months for biting fellow worker’s finger over water dispute

Singapore – In a bizarre incident in Singapore, a migrant worker bit his fellow worker’s finger over a water dispute. On Thursday, the migrant worker was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty…

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the significance of human rights for rohingya refugees

The significance of human rights for Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh – On Sunday, an independent UN expert lauded Bangladesh for its efforts in providing Rohingya refugees a haven after they fled the atrocities and crimes against them in Myanmar. Ending his first official visit…

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here’s how employers are pushing workers to get vaccinated

Here’s how employers are pushing workers to get vaccinated

India – has been fairly successful in vaccinating its citizens and especially the labor force. It can be gathered by the data released that nearly 128 millions in India, which is 50 percent of the…

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why does japan still want to keep cordial relations with myanmar

Why Does Japan Still Want To Keep Cordial Relations With Myanmar?

Myanmar – Human Rights groups are asking Japan to not encourage participation by Myanmar in a military study abroad programme. After the February coup, Myanmar has been criticized for its approach and handling of its…

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let us not use politics or financial crisis as an excuse for child labour

Let Us Not Use Politics Or Financial Crisis As An Excuse For Child Labour: UN Rep

Lebanon – Najat Maala M’jid, the special representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children has said, “I think we can’t really use the excuse for political and financial crisis to justify this violation…

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india’s worst fashion wage theft worth over £41 million

India’s Worst Fashion Wage Theft Worth Over £41 Million; Workers Go Hungry As Brand Refuse To Pay Minimum Wage

India – Garment workers making clothes for international brands in Karnataka go famish as Indian suppliers to top UK brands refuse to pay legal minimum wage. They said their children are going hungry because they…

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hr groups cry out for un intervention in durfur

HR Groups Cry Out For UN Intervention In Durfur

Sudan – A Human Rights organization in Sudan’s western region of Durfur has urged UN’s intervention. Recently, there has been a surge in tribal clashes with more than 180 people reportedly killed since October 2021.…

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united nations adopts resolution on north korea’s human rights abuses

United Nations adopts resolution on North Korea’s human rights abuses

North Korea – The United Nations on Thursday adopted a resolution on North Korean human rights abuses. The resolution was adopted by consensus at the UN General Assembly. It marks the 17th consecutive year the…

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