Tag: HUMAN RIGHTS

The Supreme Court of India has stated that a rape survivor should not be summoned to court multiple times for the same case. This decision aims to minimise the trauma faced by survivors throughout the judicial...
Pope Leo XIV has made a significant statement regarding the Vatican's historical role in endorsing slavery. On Monday, the pontiff issued a formal apology for the Church's prolonged silence and the systems it supported that enabled...
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Activist Sabiha Baloch Raises Alarm on Deteriorating Human Rights Conditions in Balochistan at UNHRC

During the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sabiha Baloch, a prominent activist from Balochistan, expressed serious concerns regarding the escalating...

Rights Abuse Concerns in Pakistan Raised at UNHR Council Over Repression, Disappearances

During a side event at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, concerns about the human rights situation...

Bangladesh Commemorates Genocide Day, Criticizes Pakistan for 1971 Atrocities

On March 25, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed strong condemnation of the actions undertaken by the Pakistani military during Operation Searchlight in 1971....

US House Introduces Resolution for Acknowledgment of 1971 Bangladesh Genocide

In a notable development in the US Congress, Congressman Greg Landsman presented a resolution on Friday in the House of Representatives, advocating for formal...

“Where Will We Go?” Eviction Drive Puts 25,000 Christians at Risk in Pakistan

Twenty-five thousand Christians residing in Rimsha Colony of Islamabad have been asked to vacate the place; the Pak government has accused them of occupying...

SC Grants Maternity Leave to All Adoptive Mothers, Strikes Down Law

In a progressive ruling, the Supreme Court stressed that an adopted baby is no different from a biological one, and thus every mother has...

US Religious Freedom Panel Targets RSS, Raises Concerns Over India’s Minority Rights

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recently pointed out that sanctions can be imposed against organisations such as RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh)...

10 Activists Missing in Delhi; CASR Demands Immediate Disclosure of Whereabouts

The Campaign Against State Repression (CASR), a coalition of civil society organisations, student groups, trade unions, lawyers, and activists in India has alleged that...

NHRC Responds to Escalating Missing Persons Cases, Requests Reports from Five States

NHRC Responds to Escalating Missing Persons Cases, Requests Reports from Five States The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated suo motu cognizance regarding the...

India’s Grassroots Efforts Highlighted at UNHRC Session

During the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Stephanie Anjo Branco, a representative from Sambhali Trust, addressed the General Debate...

Israel Accused of Firing White Phosphorus Munitions Over Southern Lebanon

Israel has recently been accused of using white phosphorus munitions in southern Lebanon, a move condemned as a violation of international law by Human...

India’s Commitment to Disability-Inclusive Electoral Reforms Showcased at UN Human Rights Council

During the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held in Geneva, Shweta Tyagi, Chief Functionary of the India Water Foundation,...

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