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Pakistan: HRFP holds condolence reference for "pioneer" human rights defen
Updated : 4 days, 8 hours ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held a condolence reference for renowned activist Joseph Francis, a pioneer for minority rights. Over 40 years, he fought against forced conversions and blasphemy laws. His legacy as a fearless leader for justice and equality continues to inspire human righ
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Quetta ATC declares 12 Baloch activists "proclaimed offenders" as crackdow
Updated : 5 days, 9 hours ago IST
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Quetta has declared 12 Baloch activists, including Sabiha Baloch, as proclaimed offenders. Charged under strict anti-terror laws, activists argue these legal actions are a systemic attempt by Pakistan to intimidate and silence voices protesting human rights violati
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Activists flag religious freedom concerns across South Asia at UNHRC sessi
Updated : 1 week ago IST
South Asian activists at a UNHRC side event raised concerns over religious intolerance and minority persecution in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Organised by Shivi Development Society, the session called for stronger international cooperation and UN intervention to protect fundamental rel
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Civil society statement highlights India's expanding role in protecting cu
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
The statement highlighted India's efforts to treat culture as both a public good and a vital pillar for promoting peace and social cohesion.
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"Impressed by vibrancy of Indian civil society," says UNHRC Commissioner
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Turk noted that civil society plays a key role in upholding India's democratic traditions and protecting the rights of minorities, and emphasised that civic space must be vigorously defended so they can work without hindrance.
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India Exchange 2026: Global Leaders Commit to Building the India-UK/Europe
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 27: Xynteo, supported by Aditya Birla Group and powered by Hindalco Industries Limited, convened the India Exchange 2026 in New Delhi on 24-25 February, bringing together senior leaders from business, finance, technology, and civil society across India, the United
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"The clean energy future is within reach," says UN General Secy Antonio Gu
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
In a post on X, he wrote, "I recently met with leaders from across India's renewable energy ecosystem, listening to different perspectives from industry, finance, policy & civil society. The message was clear: The clean energy future is within reach - but we need a system-wide transformation
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UNICEF Youth Voice Prasiddhi Singh calls for safe, inclusive AI for childr
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Prasiddhi Singh said, "We present the following eight demands, calling on governments, regulatory authorities, think tanks, civil society organisations, UN bodies and technology companies to ensure and take immediate and collective action. We want to ensure that AI systems are inclusive b
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CPRG to host dialogues on AI impact on employability, education and govern
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Across the week, CPRG's events will focus on AI's impact on employability, school and higher education, data governance, and institutional transformation, bringing together policymakers, academics, industry leaders, and civil society representatives.
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J-K: 'March for Unity' held in Kupwara to honour Pulwama attack victims
Updated : 3 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Children also participated in the march held on Saturday to express solidarity and remembrance of the fallen soldiers who lost their lives in the attack.
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CSRBOX, with AICTE, Hosted a High-Level, Closed-Door Pre-Summit Event in B
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 13: CSRBOX, in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), convened a high-level, closed-door pre-summit event ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at The LaLiT Ashok, Bengaluru. The invitation-only convening brough
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UN calls for 'safe, inclusive' participation of women in Bangladesh electi
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Ahead of the election, the United Nations notes concerns raised by women's groups and civil society organisations on violence and harassment of women candidates and voters, including digital violence.
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