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Protecting Migrant Rights Amid UK’s Crackdown on Asylum Seekers

Protecting Migrant Rights Amid UK’s Crackdown on Asylum Seekers

The UK government's controversial Rwanda asylum policy has hit another roadblock, with the House of Lords voting to introduce further amendments to the bill. Despite the government's determination to finalize the legislation by mid-April, the

The UAE’s Role in Safeguarding Human Rights: A Balanced Perspective

The UAE’s Role in Safeguarding Human Rights: A Balanced Perspective

In the intricate web of global turmoil, the protection of civilian lives emerges as a pressing priority. At the 55th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Union Association for Human Rights emerged

Explore 8 must-know facts about Martin Luther King Jr.

Explore 8 must-know facts about Martin Luther King Jr.

One of the most well-known individuals in American history, Martin Luther King Jr. is renowned for his support of social justice and racial equality as well as for his leadership in the civil rights movement.

Italy’s Migrant Detention Centers Under Fire After Inmate’s Death

Italy’s Migrant Detention Centers Under Fire After Inmate’s Death

The death of a 19-year-old Guinean detainee, Ousmane Sylla, at Rome's Ponte Galeria migrant repatriation centre last month has reignited calls to shut down the notorious facility. Sylla allegedly hanged himself while awaiting deportation, prompting

Gender Equality: Backlash Against Women’s Rights

Gender Equality: Backlash Against Women’s Rights

The United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, has sounded the alarm on a global backlash against women's rights that is threatening progress and even reversing gains made in gender equality across both developing and developed nations.

NSHRC Identifies Human Rights Lapses in Healthcare Facilities

NSHRC Identifies Human Rights Lapses in Healthcare Facilities

The Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) recently conducted a three-day visit to assess the conditions of 12 government-run health centers in Kohima and Tseminyu districts from March 5 to 7, 2024. The team, led

MP’s Call for Better Lives for Migrant Workers Brings Hope in Singapore

MP’s Call for Better Lives for Migrant Workers Brings Hope in Singapore

In an important speech in Parliament, Member of Parliament (MP) Louis Ng spoke up for the welfare of migrant workers in Singapore. These workers play a big role in our economy but often face difficult

Pakistan’s Top Rights Group Opposes Social Media Ban

Pakistan’s Top Rights Group Opposes Social Media Ban

Pakistan's top human rights organization, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), has firmly rejected a proposal in the Pakistani Senate to completely ban popular social media websites like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The

Who Defines Human Rights? The Complex Realities Across Cultures

Who Defines Human Rights? The Complex Realities Across Cultures

What are "human rights"? They refer to basic rights and freedoms that all people deserve just for being human. For example - the right to food, housing, free speech, fair treatment, etc. The goal is

Human Rights Violations Continue: Israel Does Not Follow ICJ Order 

Human Rights Violations Continue: Israel Does Not Follow ICJ Order 

The Israeli government has not followed a legally binding order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The order was meant to make sure basic services and humanitarian aid are provided to Gaza. This is