Human Rights

Sindhi Foundation Director pushes for Sindh independence at UN, seeks referendumSindhi Foundation Director pushes for Sindh independence at UN, seeks referendum

Sindhi Foundation Director pushes for Sindh independence at UN, seeks referendum

Executive Director of the Sindhi Foundation, Sufi Laghari, in his address to the 57th session of the Human Rights Council…

6 months ago
Human Rights advocate Sammi Deen Baloch raises alarming concerns at UN on enforced disappearances in BalochistanHuman Rights advocate Sammi Deen Baloch raises alarming concerns at UN on enforced disappearances in Balochistan

Human Rights advocate Sammi Deen Baloch raises alarming concerns at UN on enforced disappearances in Balochistan

During the 57th session of the regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva, Sammi Deen…

6 months ago
Uyghur-American politician calls out lack of global attention towards Xinjiang human rights crisisUyghur-American politician calls out lack of global attention towards Xinjiang human rights crisis

Uyghur-American politician calls out lack of global attention towards Xinjiang human rights crisis

The Foreign Affairs and Security Minister of the East Turkistan Government-in-Exile, Salih Hudayar, called out the lack of global attention…

6 months ago
Pakistan: Two lawyers among five ‘forcibly disappeared’ by Pakistani forces in BalochistanPakistan: Two lawyers among five ‘forcibly disappeared’ by Pakistani forces in Balochistan

Pakistan: Two lawyers among five ‘forcibly disappeared’ by Pakistani forces in Balochistan

Amid rising cases of enforced disappearances in Balochistan by Pakistani armed forces, five new cases have come to the fore,…

6 months ago
During Switzerland visit, Jaishankar shares India’s approach to multilateralism, discusses ways to promote traditional medicineDuring Switzerland visit, Jaishankar shares India’s approach to multilateralism, discusses ways to promote traditional medicine

During Switzerland visit, Jaishankar shares India’s approach to multilateralism, discusses ways to promote traditional medicine

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, concluded his two-day visit to Switzerland, during which he interacted with several top dignitaries and…

6 months ago
Pakistan: Mass rally held against enforced disappearances in KarachiPakistan: Mass rally held against enforced disappearances in Karachi

Pakistan: Mass rally held against enforced disappearances in Karachi

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Karachi on August 30, 2024, to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced…

7 months ago
Human rights body holds Chinese President accountable for abuses on Uyghur childrenHuman rights body holds Chinese President accountable for abuses on Uyghur children

Human rights body holds Chinese President accountable for abuses on Uyghur children

A Sweden-based Uyghur rights organisation the Svenska Uyghur Kommitten (SUK) generally known as the Swedish Uyghur Committee in a statement…

7 months ago
US tightens grip on entities involved in “forced labour” in XinjiangUS tightens grip on entities involved in “forced labour” in Xinjiang

US tightens grip on entities involved in “forced labour” in Xinjiang

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday announced the expansion of the entity list of the Uyghur…

8 months ago
US politician accuses China of exploiting African workers, Uyghur MuslimsUS politician accuses China of exploiting African workers, Uyghur Muslims

US politician accuses China of exploiting African workers, Uyghur Muslims

US politician and Vice President of the House Armed Services Committee Republicans, Rob Wittman, has expressed his concerns about China's…

9 months ago
Baloch activist’s death sparks outcry, Pak Army blamed for alleged increase in extrajudicial killingsBaloch activist’s death sparks outcry, Pak Army blamed for alleged increase in extrajudicial killings

Baloch activist’s death sparks outcry, Pak Army blamed for alleged increase in extrajudicial killings

Paank, the Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, condemned activist Naveed Baloch's extrajudicial killing in a post on social media…

9 months ago
EU raises human rights concerns with China in 39th Dialogue SessionEU raises human rights concerns with China in 39th Dialogue Session

EU raises human rights concerns with China in 39th Dialogue Session

The European Union reiterated its persistent concerns regarding fundamental freedoms, labour rights, judicial independence, and cases of forced labour in…

9 months ago
Chinese govt orchestrates steps to suppress commemorations of upcoming Tiananmen Square protests, says HRWChinese govt orchestrates steps to suppress commemorations of upcoming Tiananmen Square protests, says HRW

Chinese govt orchestrates steps to suppress commemorations of upcoming Tiananmen Square protests, says HRW

The Chinese administration has orchestrated several arrests of activists who sought to organise the commemoration ceremonies of the 35th anniversary…

10 months ago
UN officials raise concern on situation of women in AfghanistanUN officials raise concern on situation of women in Afghanistan

UN officials raise concern on situation of women in Afghanistan

As Afghan women continue to remain deprived of their basic rights, United Nations officials have once again raised concerns about…

10 months ago
NHRC India strives to improve human rights, strengthen National Human Rights InstitutionsNHRC India strives to improve human rights, strengthen National Human Rights Institutions

NHRC India strives to improve human rights, strengthen National Human Rights Institutions

The National Human Rights Commission of India strives to build partnerships and work together to improve human rights and strengthen…

11 months ago
Amnesty International report highlights severe human rights abuses in ChinaAmnesty International report highlights severe human rights abuses in China

Amnesty International report highlights severe human rights abuses in China

In its report titled ''The State of the World's Human Rights, April 2024' released on Tuesday, international human rights advocacy…

11 months ago

Missing persons, dead bodies and fake encounters have failed to move the UN: Saeeda Baloch

The rise in the number of ‘enforced disappearances’ of Baloch students and men has forced women in Pakistan's high conflict…

2 years ago

US special envoy for Tibet, Uzra Zeya arrives in Delhi on India-Nepal visit

<p> Uzra Zeya, the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues arrived in India on Tuesday to collaborate on human rights,…

3 years ago

India hits back at US on human rights issue

<p> In a sharp riposte to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s criticism of India on the “human rights” issue,…

3 years ago

Rights activists chide China’s infamous detention methods

<div id="cke_pastebin"> <p> <strong>Human rights activists have chided China's infamous Residential Surveillance at a Designated Location (RSDL), highlighting that the…

3 years ago

Amnesty to shut down Hong Kong offices, cites China’s National Security Law

<p> International human rights organisation Amnesty International plans to shut down its Hong Kong operations. It has two offices in…

3 years ago