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Baloch activists nominated for 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize for human rights
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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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Bangladesh erupts in protests against rape, violence against women
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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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International Women's Day 2025: Women Leaders Who Are Redefining Success
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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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China unlawfully detains thousands, convicts 1,545 'prisoners of conscienc
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD), a non-governmental organization consisting of domestic and international rights activists, stated that the extent of unlawful detention by Chinese authorities could amount to crimes against humanity.
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Uyghur activists to gather in Munich for summits on human rights and China
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has announced that the Third East Turkistan/Uyghur Summit and the Uyghur Youth Summit will take place in Germany's Munich from May 23-25.
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Paank condemns police crackdown on Baloch protesters seeking justice for e
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As stated in a post shared by Paank on X, reports reveal that police employed tear gas, conducted baton charges, and arbitrarily arrested peaceful protesters, including elderly women and young activists, on Sunday.
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Pak activists slam poor traffic management in Karachi, blame lack of law e
Updated : 1 year ago IST
These opinions were shared during a discussion titled "Traffic and Transport Issues in Karachi, Proposed Solutions," hosted by the Concerned Citizens Alliance (CCA) at the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) House on Friday, moderated by Mirza Ali Azhar, as reported by Dawn.
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Kerala: Over 50 CPI(M) workers booked for locking up police officers
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a dramatic incident in Thalassery, over 50 CPI(M) activists allegedly locked police officers inside a room and freed an accused party worker wanted in an assault case involving police personnel. The altercation occurred after a temple festival clash.
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