More: Human Rights
Myanmar: Hope for Democracy Disappearing
The Civil war in Myanmar is intensifying, while hope of a democratic election is evaporating.
Upon the two year anniversary of Burma’s military coup, on...
Sports are a potential bellwether of how Middle Eastern states manage their differences
Renewed controversy over Saudi ownership of English Premier League club Newcastle United suggests the kind of opposition the kingdom may encounter as it bids...
Afghanistan, Taliban and Women: A Tale of Gender Apartheid
Taliban leaders in Afghanistan are institutionalizing gender-based discrimination and violence. By failing the Afghan women, we are failing women everywhere.
In the novel 1984, George...
Chinese State Council report on human rights violations in the U.S. and around the world 2023
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the Chinese State Council Information Office issued a report on human rights violations in the United States of America...
Powerful Protest in Geneva Indicates India’s Human Rights Abuses
On March 3, 2022, a unique protest was held in front of the UN Headquarters in Geneva. This peaceful protest was made by placing...
In a Racist Society, Be an Anti-Racist
The concept of racism has drawn more discussion and attention in the sociopolitical landscape of today. The never-ending fight against racism has been a...
Global Debate on Women Rights in Afghanistan
On 9 March 2022, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held an Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security, during which the situation of...
Declining funds and food for Rohingya refugees
As if the living conditions in the refugee camps weren't miserable enough for the Rohingya community, the world food assistance provider (WFP) recently announced...
Elongated Trauma of Kashmiri Women
The Kashmiri conflict, which has been ongoing for decades, has had a significant impact on the lives of Kashmiri women, who have suffered in...
Rethinking The Issue of Witchcraft-related Violence
On 12 July 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted the historic resolution on the elimination of harmful practices related to accusations of...