Tag: human rights

Southeast Asia is experiencing an exciting wave of initiatives focused on creating a global proof of personhood through cutting-edge biometric ...

South Korea's democracy is at a crossroads, grappling with deepening political polarization and growing public discontent. As vibrant social movements ...

In a bold and contentious move, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a plan that could limit the presence of LGBTQ+ soccer ...

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has reached alarming levels, with millions grappling with severe food shortages and a dire lack ...

The inaugural meeting of the Central Asia Regional Expert Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees took place in the ...

A Swedish woman has been sentenced to prison for her involvement in the horrific enslavement of Yazidi women in Syria. ...

Kuwait has proudly unveiled the 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO), shining a spotlight on the critical need for global unity ...

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

As East Timor celebrates a remarkable 25 years since its groundbreaking independence vote, the nation finds itself navigating a landscape ...

Yerevan reveals alarming findings from international organizations that have uncovered significant environmental devastation in Azerbaijan. This troubling situation raises serious ...

Nimisha Priya, a dedicated nurse hailing from Kerala, now faces the harrowing reality of death row in Yemen. Her plight ...

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

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

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

Amnesty International shines a spotlight on the troubling human rights situation in Azerbaijan, where freedoms of expression, assembly, and press ...

Thailand is stepping into the spotlight as a champion for LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia, with its vibrant movement for ...

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

Bahrain's Anti-Human Trafficking Directorate is ramping up its fight against human trafficking, recently tackling 22 cases and apprehending 50 suspects ...

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

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