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WUC condemns China-backed smear campaign on Uyghur rights leader
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress condemned false allegations against its chair Rushan Abbas, calling them part of a smear campaign to silence Uyghur activists. It said the claims are baseless, politically motivated, and aimed at weakening global support for Uyghur rights while distracting from Chin
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China accused of silencing SOAS-bound student over Tibet advocacy
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Zhang had been preparing to begin a Master's program in Anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, in September 2025 on a prestigious scholarship. Zhang's disappearance has sparked deep concern among academics, activists, and human rights defende
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World Uyghur Congress strengthens worldwide advocacy to expose China's atr
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting its intensified global advocacy efforts through missions in Turkiye, Geneva, and Italy, alongside active youth participation and international media outreach.
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Generations lost: Qalandrani family highlights Balochistan's enforced disa
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch condemned the detention of Mir Yousaf Qalandrani, highlighting decades of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. Families suffer prolonged uncertainty, protests continue, and justice remains elusive, with the Qalandrani case reflecting the generationa
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AVPN Global Conference 2025 Comes to a Successful Close with Bold New Stra
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Hong Kong, September 11: The AVPN Global Conference 2025 has concluded its final day, marked by a powerful three-day assembly of bold advocacy, boundary-pushing dialogue, and actionable strategies for Asia, at a time when the region is navigating global headwinds. This year, the AVPN Global
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BNM to strengthen partnership with UNPO to spotlight human rights abuses i
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) plans to deepen ties with UNPO after an online meeting. BNM highlighted human rights abuses and enforced disappearances in Balochistan, while UNPO pledged support. Earlier protests in the Netherlands called for justice for victims, urging global organisa
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Appreciates Germany's strong advocacy for closer India-EU ties and proacti
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday appreciated Germany's strong advocacy for closer India-EU ties and proactive push in concluding the FTA as he held talks with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in the national capital, where the two sides also exchanged views on the U
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Toronto Conference highlights Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan on UN D
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Canadian Baloch Congress held a human rights conference in Toronto highlighting enforced disappearances in Pakistan's Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speakers condemned abductions of activists and civilians, called for global awareness, and demanded accountability from Pakist
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Nobel Peace Centre pulls China-made Dalai Lama ornaments after backlash
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"This represents globalisation at its most appalling: a spiritual leader oppressed in China is being commercialised by China itself," wrote the advocacy group Chinese Youth Stand 4 Tibet, which connects Chinese-Tibetan youth and is led by activist Ginger Duan, according to the Phayul report.
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Pashtun leader Bilal Orakzai's disappearance after active protest sparks
Updated : 9 months ago IST
According to the post shared by PTM Holland, Orakzai, known for his tireless advocacy as a human rights defender and active member of the Pashtun Salvation Movement, had joined the demonstration to protest the Pakistani Army's latest operation in Bajaur.
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Pakistan: Experts stress need for advocacy to ensure success of Sindh's HP
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sindh plans an HPV vaccination campaign for girls aged 9 to 14 to prevent cervical cancer, with strong support from global partners. Health experts stress early vaccination and public awareness as key to success, while challenges remain in reaching out-of-school girls, Dawn reported.
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Special Olympics Bharat forms strategic partnership with Indian Dental Ass
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The three bodies signed a ten-year memorandum jointly committing towards advocacy and awareness to improve the oral health and sports safety of persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) through collaboration, as per a press release.
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