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Baloch activist vows to continue human rights struggle despite threats
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Mahrang Baloch shared the painful story of her father's forced disappearance in 2009 and his subsequent killing in 2011, events that deeply influenced her activism.
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Dr. Shashi Tharoor launches BA (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics & Ec
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9: "The Philosophy, Politics & Economics programme at O.P. Jindal Global University will bring vitality and verve to a course that provides both a rigorous, comprehensive education in the humanities and is a launchpad for a great assortment of professions, fro
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Activists warn of China's growing influence on cultural identity and free
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Activists at a US congressional hearing warn of China's growing influence on the cultural identity and free speech of US-based minority groups, including Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Mongolians. These activists share concerns over China's efforts to suppress their language, history, and activism a
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WHO announces 16 Days of activism to end violence against women
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"Given the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on Women (BPOA) planned to be held at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in March 2025, this year's 16 Days of Activism holds special significance. Signed by 189 Member States in 1995, BPOA is
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Chinese authorities refuse to revisit case of jailed Tibetan activist
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Anya Sengdra, 53, a resident of Kyangchu Township in Gade County in the Golog (Guoluo) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, has spent six years in prison following his 2018 arrest in Qinghai Province.
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World Uyghur Congress calls for an end to persecution of Uyghur activists'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has issued a call for the Chinese government to stop persecuting the families of Uyghur activists. This appeal comes after news of harsh sentences imposed on family members of WUC leader Dolkun Isa, highlighting the ongoing repression faced by Uyghur commun
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Tibetan environmental whistle-blower detained in China after expose on ill
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A 29-year-old Tibetan environmental whistle-blower is in detention after exposing illegal sand and gravel mining in Tsaruma, Tibet. Following a viral video highlighting ecological damage, local authorities summoned him and other villagers, with the whistle-blower now missing.
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Rights activist condemns coercion against BNP leaders, demands democratic
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch expressed strong criticism over the alleged coercion of Balochistan National Party (BNP) senators into supporting the 26th constitutional amendment, only to face fabricated police cases afterwards. She condemned these actions on social media, asserting that
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Pakistan: Human rights body highlights rising enforced disappearances in B
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A report by PAANK highlights a troubling rise in enforced disappearances in Balochistan, impacting many families. It details cases like that of Asad Mengal, a student missing since 1976, and Deen Muhammad Baloch, abducted in 2009, emphasising ongoing human rights violations in the region.
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Think tank researcher highlights tools employed by China for crushing demo
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In a statement presented before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee headed by US Senator Ben Cardin, Wang said that China's authoritarian regime poses one of the biggest threats to American democracy and security
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Earth Day: Smiling Tree led by Aarav & Alina Kwatra Inspires Eco-Activ
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23: In celebration of Earth Day, an inspiring initiative unfolded at the heart of the University of Delhi, as the renowned environmental NGO Smiling Tree, founded by Dr Mukesh Kwatra, joined hands with event sponsors Knowledgentia Consultants to plant approximately 1
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Section 144 imposed in Ladakh's Leh ahead of Sonam Wangchuk's 'Pashmina Ma
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Section 144 has been imposed in Ladakh's Leh ahead of climate activism Sonam Wangchuk's planned 'Pashmina March' scheduled for April 7 in the areas along the Line of Actual Control.
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