Tag: HUMAN RIGHTS

Bollywood actor-director Farhan Akhtar is in the news for more than just being singer Shibani Dandekar's boyfriend. He appears alongside actress Richa Chadha in...

While it is governments that have the primary responsibility for implementation, there are a plethora of actors who play a role in implementation, including...

According to the International Labour Organisation, about 24.9 million people are victims of forced labour. Of them, 16 million are employed by the private...

The corporate sector is increasingly getting involved in solving climate problems by making a lot of changes in its operations as well as through...

The United Nations has asked the Australian Government to consider suspending the Adani project in central Queensland until it gains the support of a...

The idea of environmental racism is controversial. Even in the age of climate change, many people still view the environment mostly as a set...

Human Trafficking is a hidden crime, where a person is acquired in an improper method by force, threat or deception. UN Office on Drugs...

In August 2017, Coal India Limited – the world’s largest coal miner – published a ‘sustainability report’ for 2016-17, as part of its compliance...

India, has won a seat at Human Rights Council at United Nations (UN) with the highest votes among all candidates. India was elected with...

Save the Children believes that every child deserves the best chance for a bright future and that’s why they are fiercely committed towards ensuring...

Today, Nelson Mandela International Day 2018 marks 100 years since the birth of the loved global figure. Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first democratically...

There is still prevalent a shameless abuse of human rights. Entrenched patriarchal social norms, which continue to perpetuate violence. If the growing incidence of...