Human Rights

Pak: Mahrang Baloch condemns killing of brother of forced-disappeared student leaderPak: Mahrang Baloch condemns killing of brother of forced-disappeared student leader

Pak: Mahrang Baloch condemns killing of brother of forced-disappeared student leader

Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch took to social media platform X to denounce the targeted killing of Shah Jan Baloch,…

1 week ago
US imposes visa restrictions on officials involved in ‘forced return’ of Uyghurs to ChinaUS imposes visa restrictions on officials involved in ‘forced return’ of Uyghurs to China

US imposes visa restrictions on officials involved in ‘forced return’ of Uyghurs to China

The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign government officials involved in the forced return of…

2 weeks ago
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights voices concern over restrictions in ChinaUN High Commissioner for Human Rights voices concern over restrictions in China

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights voices concern over restrictions in China

At the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk delivered a powerful…

3 weeks ago
Uyghur activist Rahima Mahmut urges UK to investigate forced labour in supply chainsUyghur activist Rahima Mahmut urges UK to investigate forced labour in supply chains

Uyghur activist Rahima Mahmut urges UK to investigate forced labour in supply chains

Stop Uyghur Genocide Executive Director Rahima Mahmut has called for urgent action to address the presence of forced labour in…

2 months ago
Paank condemns harassment of families of enforced disappearance victims in BalochistanPaank condemns harassment of families of enforced disappearance victims in Balochistan

Paank condemns harassment of families of enforced disappearance victims in Balochistan

Paank, the Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, has strongly condemned the ongoing harassment and psychological torment inflicted…

2 months ago
Baloch human rights body raises concern on escalating enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killingsBaloch human rights body raises concern on escalating enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings

Baloch human rights body raises concern on escalating enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee brought to attention the escalating cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, highlighting the…

2 months ago
India, EU reaffirm commitment for democratic values, human rights at 11th DialogueIndia, EU reaffirm commitment for democratic values, human rights at 11th Dialogue

India, EU reaffirm commitment for democratic values, human rights at 11th Dialogue

The 11th India - European Union (EU) Human Rights Dialogue was held in the national capital on Wednesday. The Dialogue…

3 months ago
China targets Taiwan’s youth with subsidised tours to Xinjiang amid human rights concernsChina targets Taiwan’s youth with subsidised tours to Xinjiang amid human rights concerns

China targets Taiwan’s youth with subsidised tours to Xinjiang amid human rights concerns

China has reportedly launched an effort to attract young people from Taiwan to join heavily subsidised tours to Xinjiang, hoping…

3 months ago
“Pakistani military killing forcibly disappeared individuals, discarding their mutilated bodies”: Mahrang Baloch“Pakistani military killing forcibly disappeared individuals, discarding their mutilated bodies”: Mahrang Baloch

“Pakistani military killing forcibly disappeared individuals, discarding their mutilated bodies”: Mahrang Baloch

Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has expressed concern over the recovery of four mutilated bodies of forcibly disappeared individuals in Balochistan…

4 months ago
G7 nations express concern over human rights situation in ChinaG7 nations express concern over human rights situation in China

G7 nations express concern over human rights situation in China

Foreign Ministers of G7 nations and European Union's High Representative expressed concern over the human rights situation in China, particularly…

4 months ago
NHRC, MEA to hold capacity building program for human rights officers of 8 nationsNHRC, MEA to hold capacity building program for human rights officers of 8 nations

NHRC, MEA to hold capacity building program for human rights officers of 8 nations

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is organizing a six-day Indian…

4 months ago
Tibetan MPs meet Czech lawmakers to discuss Tibet’s struggles under Chinese ruleTibetan MPs meet Czech lawmakers to discuss Tibet’s struggles under Chinese rule

Tibetan MPs meet Czech lawmakers to discuss Tibet’s struggles under Chinese rule

Tibetan Members of Parliament, Youdon Aukatsang and Tsering Lhamo held a series of significant meetings in Prague with Czech lawmakers…

5 months ago
JSMM seeks global support for Sindhi self-determination and human rightsJSMM seeks global support for Sindhi self-determination and human rights

JSMM seeks global support for Sindhi self-determination and human rights

In a bold move, Shafi Burat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has formally presented the case for…

5 months ago
UN Human Rights Committee criticises Pakistan’s human rights record, urges reformUN Human Rights Committee criticises Pakistan’s human rights record, urges reform

UN Human Rights Committee criticises Pakistan’s human rights record, urges reform

The United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has issued a report highlighting significant human rights concerns in Pakistan, urging reforms…

5 months ago
London: Sindhis protest against Indus canals, human rights abuses in PakistanLondon: Sindhis protest against Indus canals, human rights abuses in Pakistan

London: Sindhis protest against Indus canals, human rights abuses in Pakistan

In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, the World Sindhi Congress (WSC) gathered outside the UK Prime Minister's residence at 10…

5 months ago

New leadership elected at World Uyghur Congress amidst ongoing struggles against Chinese oppression

In a pivotal moment for the Uyghur community, the World Uyghur Congress has elected a new leadership team during its…

5 months ago

Western nations urge China to release detained Uyghurs, Tibetans amid human rights concerns

A coalition of Western nations have called on China to free all arbitrarily detained Uyghur Muslims and Tibetans and to…

5 months ago

Balochistan: 22 more forcibly disappeared, total rises to 56 this month amid ongoing crackdown

Amid ongoing atrocities and enforced disappearances cases in Balochistan by Pakistani armed forces, 22 more individuals were forcibly disappeared recently,…

5 months ago

Geneva conference calls for UN fact-finding mission to investigate rights violations in Balochistan, Sindh

A conference organised by the Baloch Human Rights Council and the World Sindhi Congress brought together scholars, human rights activists,…

6 months ago

Uyghur activist highlights parallel struggles of Uyghurs, Baloch at international conference

At the 5th Balochistan International Conference organised by the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Rahima Mahmut, a Uyghur human rights activist,…

6 months ago

Journalist exposes Pakistan’s role in spreading terrorism across Asia and Africa

The Inter-Cultural and Inter-Religious Forum (ICIRF) and the International Centre Against Terrorism (ICAT) organised a seminar in Geneva on Tuesday.…

6 months ago