Search For "activism"
"Centre was after him": J-K CM Omar Abdullah on reports of Sonam Wangchuk'
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday termed the reports of activist Sonam Wangchuk's arrest an "unfortunate" step; however, he also said that the move wasn't unexpected as the Central government was "after him since yesterday."
Read More
Teen-Led Innovation Offers Low-Cost Clean Air Solution for Delhi's Most Vu
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 25: In a smog-heavy corner of Okhla, a 14-year-old boy shared what he missed the most during Delhi's polluted winter days -- not fresh air or blue skies, but recess. On days when air quality plunges, his school cancels classes, cutting off not just learning in th
Read More
Kindness Awards Bring Hope For Inclusion
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24: People in wheelchairs, neurodiverse individuals walking the cause fashion show, transgender activists on the jury, these were some of the highlights of the 6th edition of The Restore Awards®, endorsed by the United Nations UNAIDS. Luminaries like I
Read More
These 10 Most Influential Social Activists in Maharashtra 2025
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 12: In 2025, Maharashtra's most influential social activists are driving change across diverse fields. Environmental and livelihood rights remain central, alongside movements for community justice and social equity. Grassroots initiatives are reducing maternal an
Read More
UNHRC's Volker Turk raises alarm on global human rights crisis as Tibet fa
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At the UNHRC, High Commissioner Volker Turk warned that human rights face global threats, citing conflicts, shrinking freedoms, and discrimination. Despite some progress, Tibetans endure repression, cultural assimilation, and arbitrary detentions. He urged urgent international action to prot
Read More
Tibetan leader A-Nya Sengdra faces an extended jail term amid rights outcr
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Chinese authorities have extended Tibetan activist A-Nya Sengdra's prison term, delaying his release to February 2026. Known for fighting corruption and environmental crimes, he has faced isolation and health concerns. Rights groups warn this reflects China's ongoing crackdown on Tibetan com
Read More
"Starting a big 'aandolan' to search for truth," KC Venugopal accuses Elec
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Congress Member of Parliament K.C. Venugopal emphasised that Bihar is a historically significant region known for its movements and activism. He announced that the party is launching a major movement to seek the truth.
Read More
London Police arrest more than 300 at pro-Palestine Action protest after U
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Al Jazeera, footage on social media showed officers removing demonstrators sitting across the square and holding placards that read, "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." Organisers from advocacy group Defend our Juries wrote on X, "The people are collectively opposin
Read More
BASC-SOAS Seminar highlights systematic human rights abuses against Baloch
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Baloch Advocacy and Studies Centre held its first public seminar in London, highlighting serious human rights abuses against Baloch people in Iran and Pakistan, including killings and disappearances. Experts, activists, and UN representatives called for international attention and jus
Read More
Amnesty International slams Pakistan for using anti-terror laws to crush B
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders detained in Pakistan, calling it part of a wider crackdown on peaceful activism. The group raised concerns over torture, denial of medical aid, and misuse of anti-terror laws against Baloch human
Read More
Baloch students targeted in capital: Pakistan expands crackdown beyond Bal
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Reports of enforced disappearances continue to emerge, with three new cases involving Baloch youth allegedly taken by Pakistani security forces, deepening fears of an intensifying crackdown on dissent and student activism in the region, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
Read More
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch exposes Pakistani state repression from pri
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Mahrang Baloch, writing from a Quetta jail, accused the Pakistani state of targeting peaceful Baloch activists through arrests and smear campaigns. She defended her non-violent advocacy, described harassment in Norway, and called for justice and rights for Balochistan's people, stressing tha
Read More