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Pakistan intensified crackdown on media, opposition and civil society in 2
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistani authorities intensified their crackdown on media freedom, political opposition and civil society groups in 2025 by using vague and overbroad laws, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said in its World Report 2026.
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Canadian rights groups urge PM Mark Carney to raise human rights concerns
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's official visit to China, several leading human rights organisations and civil society groups in Canada have urged Ottawa to place human rights on par with trade and diplomatic engagement during talks with Beijing.
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Regenagri Fast Track Cotton Initiative Unites Brands, Farmers and Industry
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 4: A multi-stakeholder conference held in Indore brought together leading brands, textile industry experts, certification bodies, civil society groups and farmer organisations to advance the Regenagri Fast Track Cotton Initiative, aimed at transformi
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Assam civil society groups seek Ramsar status for Roumari-Donduwa wetland
Updated : 7 months ago IST
A one-day workshop on "Conservation of Wetlands of Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaziranga Tiger Reserve" was recently held at Nowgong Girls' College, Nagaon. The event was jointly organised by the Centre for Sustainable Development, Nowgong Girls' College, and the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
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Indonesian groups suspend protest as security forces tighten grip in Jakar
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Indonesian students and civil society groups cancelled planned demonstrations in Jakarta on Monday after authorities tightened security in the capital, following a week of violent protests sparked by lawmakers' pay
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Congress's Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over Environment Ministry's role
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday raised concerns after 150 civil society groups and activists wrote to the Prime Minister, accusing the Environment Ministry of weakening the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
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CAIT to launch nationwide campaign in support of 'One Nation, One Election
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
This campaign will facilitate national discussions involving trade organizations and various civil society groups across all states.
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Rajasthan CM chairs pre-budget meeting with various civil society groups
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"NGO, Civil Society and Consumer Forum play an important role in building a strong and prosperous society. They have a very deep impact on the society and they work to reach the schemes of the state government to the public," the CM said.
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Shimla Collective initiates 'Vision 2040' plan to attain net-zero emission
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Shimla Collective, an open platform of residents, institutions, and civil society groups, has initiated the Shimla Vision 2040 plan. The project aims to create a sustainable roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by addressing key urban issues through a people-centric approach.
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Pakistan: Sindh Rawadari hold rally against canal project, demand justice
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Several members and supporters from PPP-Shaheed Bhutto, JSQM, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, as well as other civil society groups and organizations, took part in the Sindh Rawadari rally.
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Civil Society Confronts Global Leaders at the UN 'Summit of the Future' De
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], September 27: As world leaders meet at the UN Summit of the Future on 22-23 September to forge a new international consensus, civil society groups and people's leaders representing some of the world's most marginalized communities are uniting across from UN headquarters for a
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Numbers Protocol to Help India Media Fight Disinformation and Deep Fakes D
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 23: Blockchain firm is going to work with local journalists and civil society groups to verify the authenticity of digital media. Numbers Protocol, a Taiwan-based blockchain content verification company, has launched a project in collaboration with local journalists
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