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Afghanistan: Amnesty urges Taliban to release educationist Matiullah Wesa
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Amnesty International has called on Afghanistan's de facto authorities to release Matiullah Wesa, an Afghan educationalist and the founder of 'Pen Path', as well as, a supporter of girl's education unconditionally, reported Khaama Press.
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J-K activist lodges complaint against Mehbooba Mufti for "irresponsible" t
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Bodh Raj Sharma in his police complaint said that People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti shared a message on her Twitter account which may be described as "provocative."
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Paralympic Fencer Vibhas Sen and Jhatkaa.org come together for the inclusi
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New Delhi [India], June 28: Paralympic fencer and disability rights activist, Vibhas Sen, has joined forces with Jhatkaa.org, a leading social justice advocacy organisation, to address the challenges of inadequate data collection on persons with disabilities. Together, they are calling for t
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Pakistan-occupied Kashmir residents seem to have returned to Stone Age: UK
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The residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, who are living in the absence of basic facilities like hospital, and road, seems to have returned to the "Stone Age," said human rights activist and chairman of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), Shaukat Ali Kashmiri.
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"Women activists in Manipur are deliberately blocking routes and interferi
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"Women activists in #Manipur are deliberately blocking routes and interfering in Operations of Security Forces. Such unwarranted interference is detrimental to the timely response by Security Forces during critical situations to save lives and property. Indian Army appeals to all sections
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Pakistan: Bajaur Amn Action Committee holds protest rally against killing
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Bajaur Amn Action Committee urged the government and district administration to take measures for the restoration of peace in the tribal district.
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Ustaad Waheed Jeelani - Bridging cultures through melodies
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Ustaad Waheed Jeelani, a celebrated vocalist, music composer, and cultural activist, has emerged as a guiding light, bridging cultures and captivating audiences worldwide with his soul-stirring performances.
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"Not doing so would be betrayal of trust": Activist calls on Centre to mak
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed the US shores after his maiden State visit to the country, Rachna Dhingra, an activist working for the survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, on Sunday called on the central government to explore legal steps to make Union Carbide and Dow Chemica
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Student activists in PoK released after torture, arbitrary detention
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A majority of them including Ali Shamraiz, Raja Noman Asif, Raja Etsham, Irfan Ahmed and Faisal Aurangzaib were members of the student wing of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP).
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Pakistan: Death sentence for Christian youth on blasphemy charges sparks o
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A local court in Bahawalpur sent shockwaves across Pakistan after sentencing a 22-year-old Christian youth, Noman Masih, to death on blasphemy charges, BNN Network reported, adding that the court's decision has sparked outrage among human rights activists and religious minorities who have sa
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Human rights activists accuse China of overlooking North Korean refugees
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Human rights activists and former officials have accused Beijing of violating Chinese and international laws for putting thousands of North Korean refugees in upcoming danger, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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A unique ticket system by Amaan Quasim helping orphans read & write
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New Delhi [India], June 16: Amaan Quasim is a young social activist whose 'unique ticket system' is turning out to be a way out for orphan children who want to pursue their education for a better future. Quasim is the Founder of DOR - Udaan Sapno Ki, an NGO that has employed this ticket syst
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