Tag: human rights

East Timor's inspiring journey to independence from Indonesia provides invaluable insights for Palestine's ongoing pursuit of freedom. Both nations have ...

Armenia: Surveillance Bill Threatens Rights – Human Rights Watch

Armenia’s Controversial Surveillance Bill Poses a Serious Threat to Civil Liberties

Human Rights Watch raises a red flag over Armenia's proposed surveillance bill, highlighting serious threats to civil liberties. Detractors contend ...

Access Asia – North Korean prisoners of war in Ukraine: Why does South Korea want to take them in? – FRANCE 24 English

Unraveling the Mystery: Why South Korea is Eager to Welcome North Korean POWs from Ukraine

South Korea is actively working to bring home North Korean prisoners of war currently held in Ukraine, shining a light ...

A Decade of Progress in Corporal Punishment – UNICEF

Ten Years of Change: The Evolving Landscape of Corporal Punishment

In the last ten years, UNICEF has witnessed remarkable progress in the fight against corporal punishment across the globe. Through ...

Kazakhstan: Freedom on the Net 2024 Country Report – Freedom House

Unveiling the Digital Landscape: Kazakhstan’s Freedom on the Net 2024 Insights

In the latest "Freedom on the Net 2024" report by Freedom House, Kazakhstan grapples with persistent hurdles to digital freedoms. ...

Conference in Rivoli, Italy Condemns Wave of Executions and Human Rights Abuses in Iran – National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)

Rivoli Conference Unites Voices Against Iran’s Alarming Surge in Executions and Human Rights Violations

A recent conference in Rivoli, Italy, organized by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), passionately condemned the shocking ...

From Afghanistan, Iran to even Bhutan and Russia: Trump’s proposed new travel ban may hit up to 43 countries – The Indian Express

Trump’s Controversial New Travel Ban: How It Could Impact 43 Countries from Afghanistan to Russia

Former President Donald Trump's new travel ban proposal could affect as many as 43 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Bhutan, and ...

Syria arrests Assad commander accused of war crimes, robberies and kidnappings – The New Arab

Major Breakthrough: Syria Detains Assad Commander Linked to War Crimes and Kidnappings!

In a surprising turn of events, Syrian authorities have taken into custody a commander fiercely loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, ...

Pakistani security officers killed in blast claimed by Baloch separatists – Al Jazeera English

Tragic Blast Claims Lives of Pakistani Security Officers in Balochistan

In a heartbreaking turn of events in Pakistan, a devastating blast has claimed the lives of several brave security officers, ...

Israeli troops move deeper into Gaza as its top court halts firing of security chief – The Associated Press

Israeli Forces Advance Further into Gaza Amid Court Ruling on Security Chief’s Firing

Israeli troops have pushed further into Gaza, intensifying the ongoing tensions after a halt was ordered by the country’s Supreme ...

Judge granted asylum seeker UK refuge after confusing Iraq with Iran – The Independent

Judge Grants Asylum Seeker UK Refuge After Mix-Up Between Iraq and Iran

A UK judge has granted asylum to an Iraqi national, shedding light on a crucial mix-up between Iraq and Iran ...

Bangladesh slams Gabbard’s remarks on minority persecution – The Hindu

Bangladesh Responds Strongly to Gabbard’s Comments on Minority Persecution

Bangladesh has firmly denounced Tulsi Gabbard's remarks about the persecution of minorities within its borders. Officials have labeled her statements ...

‘Brother jailed in Bahrain will be mentally scarred by prison’ – STV News

Brother’s Imprisonment in Bahrain: A Journey of Mental Struggles and Lasting Scars

A Bahraini man is grappling with profound psychological challenges following his time in prison, as reported by STV News. Experts ...

UNESCO High Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan – UNESCO

Empowering Change: The High-Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan

The UNESCO High Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan recently gathered to tackle pressing challenges surrounding education access ...

Silenced Voices, Shifting Power: Mongolian Civil Society, Geopolitics, and the USAID Funding Freeze – The Diplomat

Unheard Voices and Changing Dynamics: The Impact of USAID’s Funding Freeze on Mongolian Civil Society and Geopolitics

As USAID halts its funding, Mongolia's civil society finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with significant challenges in the face ...

Amid Central Asia’s Struggle with Extremism, Uzbekistan Promotes Pluralism – United States Institute of Peace

Uzbekistan’s Bold Push for Pluralism in the Face of Central Asia’s Extremism Challenge

Amid the growing tide of extremism in Central Asia, Uzbekistan is taking bold steps towards embracing pluralism. By championing interfaith ...

ILO urged to enforce Article 33 on Myanmar – IndustriALL Global Union

Urgent Call for ILO to Uphold Article 33 in Myanmar: A Fight for Workers’ Rights

IndustriALL Global Union is urging the International Labour Organization (ILO) to take decisive action by enforcing Article 33 concerning Myanmar. ...

Landmines in Syria kill hundreds of civilians returning home after fall of Assad – The Guardian

Tragic Toll: Landmines Claim Hundreds of Lives as Syrians Return Home After Assad’s Fall

May 19, 2025

In Syria, the remnants of years of conflict—landmines—continue to cast a shadow over the hopes of returning civilians. Tragically, hundreds ...

Israel breaks ceasefire with surprise airstrike, killing more than 400 Palestinians – The Associated Press

Israel Launches Unexpected Airstrike, Claiming Over 400 Palestinian Lives Amid Ceasefire Tensions

May 19, 2025