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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

Human Rights Under Threat As Political Clashes Turn Violent In West Bengal 

Human Rights Under Threat As Political Clashes Turn Violent In West Bengal 

In any case, the quiet village of Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district erupted in violence on Saturday evening as supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

The Torie’s immoral stance on immigration reveals their true colours

The Torie’s immoral stance on immigration reveals their true colours

The Conservatives have unveiled disturbingly inhumane immigration policies, together with offshore detention facilities and willful forgetfulness of asylum seekers. This contradicts their declaration to guide with integrity. Their immoral stance exposes an underlying disdain for