Freedom of Speech, Media, Pakistan, human rights

Media and Human Rights Activists Singled Out In Pakistan

Media staff is consistently being harassed and singled out by the Pakistani government for speaking out the truth. Women especially are feeling more harassed through social media attacks being made against them. The fourth estate…

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Tampa Bay, Jane Castor, Ethiopia, Tampa Community,

Tampa Bay: protesters collect to spread light on Human Rights abuse in Ethiopia

On Monday morning, Tampa’s Ethiopian community gathered to protest in downtown, waving American and Ethiopian flags at Tampa bay to throw light on the human rights in Ethiopia.  The organizer Emmanuel Bedaso stated, “We are…

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Labour unions, United States, Latin Americans

How Central Americans shaped labour laws in the USA

The millions of workers from Central America who were working in the USA in the 80s and 90s often came together to unionise and improve working conditions all across the country. In 80s, more than…

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Keywords Qatar, migrant workers, labor rights, kafala system, International Labor Organisation (ILO)

Qatar introduces new laws for welfare of migrant workers, now implementation is the key focus

In a welcoming move on Sunday, the Emir of Qatar introduced two new laws aiming at abolishing its abusive kafala system. The new laws would do away with earlier restriction as per which migrant workers…

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Human rights, Balochistan, Pakistan

Hayat Baloch murder by Pakistan forces outrages Baloch Human Rights Council

Cold blooded murder of Hayat Baloch, a 25 year old student by Pakistani army in Turbat, Balochistan has outraged Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC). The BHRC has urged international organizations to intervene and put a…

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Sebastián Piñera, Chile, human rights violation, Mapuche Community

How Public Protests Are Criminalized In Chile?

Chile has been facing the worst form of governance over the last decade. Come the pandemic situation and the Chilean population has faced governance that has prioritized material gains over health of the public. Calling…

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Nova Scotia, migrant workers rights, McNeil government

Vulnerable migrant workers in Nova Scotia must have a level playing field: Migrant rights activists

In an open letter to the McNeil government, over 30 unions, educational institutions, rights advocates and social justice organizations across the province of Nova Scotia have asked for action on migrant workers rights. The prompt…

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Belarus, Russia, democracy, election, human rights, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya

Why Belarus Is a Hot Bed For Human Rights Violations?

Crowds of civilians in Belarus have had to take to the streets as they wish to do away with dictatorship. They are done with the authoritarian leader being yet re-elected without fair elections. But the…

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The labor rights violation by FAVORI LLC

The labor rights violation by FAVORI LLC compels 134 Somali workers to go on strike

Around 134 workers of Favori LLC Airport Management & Ground Handling Services (FAVORI LLC) have now halted their work and took to the streets as the organization has blatantly disregarded their fundamental work rights and…

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Fauci and Kaepernick

Fauci and Kaepernick will be honored with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

The United States leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and former NFL player Colin Kaepernick are going to receive Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award this year, the organization announced on…

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