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Baloch activists nominated for 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize for human rights
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The Focus Asia Foundation (FAF) has put forward the nominations of Mama Qadeer Baloch, vice chief of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), and Nargis Baloch (Hooran) for the esteemed Nelson Mandela Prize 2025, as reported by Balochistan Post.
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Hong Kong activist convicted for involvement in pro-democracy demonstratio
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A social worker and rights activist, Jackie Chen, was found guilty of participating in a riot during Hong Kong's 2019 pro-democracy protests, as reported by Radio Free Asia(RFA).
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Bangladesh erupts in protests against rape, violence against women
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Students and activists across Bangladesh have launched protests against rape and violence against women, demanding immediate action and legal reforms. The movement follows the brutal rape of an eight-year-old girl and growing concerns over rising violence since the country's political transi
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Tibetan community and supporters mark 66th Uprising Day, reflect on strugg
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The Tibetan government-in-exile marked the 66th Tibetan National Uprising Day in Dharamshala, with leaders, activists, and supporters reflecting on Tibet's decades-long freedom struggle and calling for international support.
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WUC honours resilience of Uyghur women against Chinese oppression
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In a post on X, WUC stated that from mothers demanding justice for their missing loved ones to activists speaking out against the Chinese government's systematic abuses, Uyghur women are at the forefront of the struggle for freedom and justice.
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PoGB: Political activist demands urgent action to resolve electricity cris
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Imran Mir, President of the Muslim League N Youth Wing for Gilgit Division, has raised serious concerns over the ongoing electricity crisis in the town of Jaglot in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB).
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Uyghur activist raises rights issue at UK Parliament
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Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs, attended the UK Parliament's Iftar at Westminster Hall, where she briefly spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer about the ongoing repression of Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region.
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International Women's Day 2025: Women Leaders Who Are Redefining Success
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New Delhi [India], March 8: On International Women's Day 2025, we celebrate the incredible women who are redefining what it means to succeed. These leaders are challenging conventional norms, breaking down barriers, and paving the way for future generations to follow. From trailblazing entre
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Pegasus snooping row: SC adjourns hearing of case for April 22
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The top court had constituted technical committee and overseeing committee, on the alleged use of Pegasus spyware to snoop on phones of politicians, activists and journalists.
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Pakistan: Women's March demands recognition of International Women's Day a
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During the press conference, prominent social activists, including Farzana Bari, Huda Burghari, Nishat Maryam, Zainab Jamil, and Jiya Jaggi, outlined a series of urgent demands aimed at addressing human rights, social justice, and environmental issues in the country.
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Political activist condemns harassment of young traders at Pakistan-China
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Zahoor Karim has strongly condemned the ongoing harassment of young traders at the Pakistan-China border and warned to launch a protest movement in the Hunza region of PoGB.
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Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch confirms 2025 Nobel Peace Prize nomination, highl
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Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist and organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has confirmed her nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, as reported by the Balochistan Post. While expressing gratitude, Baloch emphasised that the recognition is not for her but for
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