Tag: advocacy

In an inspiring show of solidarity, a passionate young lawyer in Lebanon has taken the lead in uniting various Christian ...

Kuwait: Authorities must end wave of repression against critics – Amnesty International

Stop the Silence: Kuwait’s Authorities Must Halt Repression of Dissenting Voices

Amnesty International is calling on Kuwaiti authorities to put an end to the alarming crackdown on dissent. With a surge ...

Unraveling the Syrian Crisis: A Call to Action for Children in Need

The Syrian crisis has wreaked havoc on countless lives, leaving over 5 million children in desperate need of help, according ...

Palestine Is in Asia: An Asian American Argument for Solidarity – The Nation

Embracing Solidarity: Why Palestine’s Place in Asia Matters for Asian Americans

In "Palestine Is in Asia," The Nation powerfully illuminates the intertwined struggles of Asian Americans and Palestinians, calling for a ...

Kuwait jails TV personality for calling for normalisation with Israel – Middle East Monitor

Kuwait Imprisons TV Star for Advocating Normalization with Israel

Kuwaiti authorities have handed down a prison sentence to a well-known TV personality for promoting normalization with Israel. This ruling ...

Bangladesh: Uphold Impartiality in Law Enforcement – Human Rights Watch

Bangladesh: The Urgent Call for Fairness in Law Enforcement

Human Rights Watch calls on Bangladesh to prioritize impartiality in law enforcement, raising alarms about the troubling trend of politicized ...

Singapore report calls for stronger child safety measures across social media platforms – chinadailyhk

Urgent Call for Enhanced Child Safety Measures on Social Media in Singapore

A recent report from Singapore shines a spotlight on the pressing need for stronger child safety measures across social media ...

Thailand’s same-sex couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day – Yahoo

Love Wins: Thailand’s Same-Sex Couples Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Joyful Weddings!

On Valentine's Day, Thailand came alive with a historic celebration as same-sex couples joyfully exchanged vows in public, highlighting the ...

Kyrgyzstan: Politically motivated charges in “Kempir-Abad case” must be dropped and those on trial immediately released – Amnesty International

Urgent Call to Drop Politically Motivated Charges in the Kempir-Abad Case and Free Those on Trial!

Amnesty International is urgently demanding the immediate release of those entangled in the "Kempir-Abad case," emphasizing that the charges leveled ...

Walking a Tightrope: India and the Palestine Question – LSE

Balancing Act: India’s Complex Stance on the Palestine Issue

In "Walking a Tightrope: India and the Palestine Question," LSE delves into India's intricate balancing act as it navigates the ...

Philippines: Terrorism-Financing Charges Abused – Human Rights Watch

Unmasking the Misuse of Terrorism-Financing Charges in the Philippines

Human Rights Watch reveals a troubling trend in the Philippines, where the government is weaponizing terrorism-financing charges against political dissenters ...

Hezbollah supporters resume protests over Iran flight ban, Israeli-U.S. ‘demands’ – UPI News

Passionate Protests Erupt as Hezbollah Supporters Rally Against Iran Flight Ban and U.S.-Israeli Demands

Hezbollah supporters have once again flooded the streets, passionately protesting against Iran's flight ban and what they view as increasing ...

Kyrgyzstan: Respect and restore civic space – FIDH

Empowering Kyrgyzstan: The Urgent Call to Honor and Revitalize Civic Space

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is calling on Kyrgyzstan to honor and revitalize civic space as worries about ...

Nepal: New Transitional Justice Law a Flawed Step Forward – Amnesty International

Unpacking Nepal’s New Transitional Justice Law: A Step Forward or a Missed Opportunity?

Amnesty International has raised a critical voice against Nepal's newly introduced transitional justice law, labeling it as a misguided attempt ...

Crisis in Myanmar: What to know and how to help – International Rescue Committee

Understanding the Crisis in Myanmar: Key Insights and Ways You Can Make a Difference

As Myanmar grapples with a surge in violence and pressing humanitarian challenges in the wake of the military coup, the ...

Tackling Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Mongolia – The Asia Foundation – In Asia

Confronting Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Mongolia: A Call to Action

In Mongolia, the alarming rise of tech-facilitated gender-based violence has sparked urgent action. The Asia Foundation is stepping up with ...

Unveiling the Future: Human Rights Trends in Afghanistan for 2025

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Afghanistan The latest report from Human Rights Watch unveils a troubling picture of human ...

Kyrgyzstan: Reject Proposed Law on ‘Extremist’ Materials – Human Rights Watch

Kyrgyzstan’s Call to Action: Stand Against the Proposed Law Targeting ‘Extremist’ Materials

Human Rights Watch is calling on Kyrgyzstan to stand firm against a controversial new law that seeks to label specific ...

Bahrain’s Chance to Release Itself from its Past – Human Rights First

Breaking Free: Bahrain’s Opportunity to Overcome Its Past