More: Human Rights
UN: India should ‘unlock’ freedom curbs in disputed Kashmir
The people of Indian-administered Kashmir continue to be deprived of
numerous basic freedoms, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on
Tuesday, before urging the...
Democracy in South Asia: A long road ahead
When we say the word”
Democracy”, we intend towards liberal democracy which reflects certain
characteristics such as; rule of law, transparent electoral process, free and
fair judicial...
Why we must urgently close the data gap to end violence against women
Having the full picture is crucial for
effective action to end violence against women. Yet today, efforts to address
this critical sustainable development and human rights...
Kashmir & The Conundrums of war
The concept
of Justice seem to turn its
head holding different meaning depending on whether you
are a adversary or a ally . This is what has
happened ...
Decisive international action needed to end Israeli occupation
The international community has a responsibility and legal obligation to
compel Israel to end its 52 year-long “occu-annexation” of Palestinian
territory and remove barriers preventing Palestinian...
Companies ‘failing’ to address offline harm incited by online hate
States and companies are “failing” when it comes to
combating online hate, the UN independent rights expert, or Special
Rapporteur, on freedom
of speech and expression said on Monday, ahead...
Venezuela, Poland and Sudan amongst 14 new Human Rights Council members
14 new members were elected to the Human Rights
Council on Thursday, following a secret ballot held in the General Assembly
Hall in New York.
The Council,...
National Interest surpassing human rights: Case study of Kashmir
Authors: Rizwan Malik and Areeja Syed
The Indian government revoked the
exceptional status accorded to Indian-occupied Kashmir in Indian constitution.
This sudden development is the most sweeping...
A bird’s eye view of Asia: A continental landscape of minorities in peril
Many in Asia look at the Middle East with a mixture of expectation of
stable energy supplies, hope for economic opportunity and concern about a
potential...
Call for Action from Leaders and Business on Violence against Women
Spiralling levels of violence against women in Africa require immediate
action from governments and businesses, including tangible measures to create
safe spaces, experts from across the...