Tag: human rights

Southeast Asia is witnessing a surge in initiatives aimed at establishing global proof of personhood through biometric identification. As governments ...

South Korea's democracy faces increasing challenges amid political polarization and public discontent. As social movements gain momentum, analysts question whether ...

Saudi Arabia has announced a controversial initiative aimed at restricting attendance of LGBTQ+ soccer fans at the 2034 World Cup. ...

In a tragic incident, a Catholic priest was killed in the Archdiocese of Mandalay, Myanmar. The local community mourns the ...

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has deepened, with millions facing acute food insecurity and lack of essential services. The Center ...

The inaugural meeting of the Central Asia Regional Expert Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees was held in Tashkent, ...

A Swedish woman was sentenced to prison for her role in keeping Yazidi women as slaves in Syria. This landmark ...

Doctors Without Borders (MSF-USA) warns that Rohingya refugees face ongoing risks in Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia. Persistent violence, discrimination, and ...

Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of individuals involved in the "Kempir-Abad case," asserting that the charges against ...

As East Timor marks 25 years since its historic independence vote, the nation faces new challenges, including political instability, economic ...

Yerevan reports that international organizations have documented extensive environmental destruction in Azerbaijan, raising concerns over the ecological impact of industrial ...

Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, finds herself on death row in Yemen, highlighting the dire circumstances faced by expatriates ...

In "Walking a Tightrope: India and the Palestine Question," LSE explores India's delicate balancing act between supporting Palestine's aspirations and ...

Human Rights Watch reports that the Philippine government is misusing terrorism-financing charges to target political dissenters and activists. The organization ...

An Argentine court has issued an arrest warrant for the chief of Myanmar's military junta, advancing efforts to hold leaders ...

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) urges Kyrgyzstan to respect and restore civic space amid rising concerns over repression. ...

Amnesty International highlights ongoing human rights violations in Azerbaijan, including restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly, and press. The organization ...

Thailand is emerging as a beacon for LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia, with its push for same-sex marriage gaining momentum. ...

Amnesty International critiques Nepal's new transitional justice law, deeming it a flawed step forward. The organization highlights significant gaps in ...

Bahrain’s Anti-Human Trafficking Directorate has intensified its efforts, cracking down on 22 cases and arresting 50 suspects linked to human ...