Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 5: This November, Bijnor district marks a historic milestone - its 200th anniversary - with the grand Bijnor Mahotsav on November 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2024. Bringing together people from across the world with ties to Bijnor, the event will not only cele
The Chairperson of the World Uyghur Congress, Rushan Abbas, has called for ongoing action to ensure that all supply chains are free from complicity in human rights abuses. She emphasised the need to protect American consumers from inadvertently supporting the genocide of the Uyghur people
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has condemned a recent notification from the government of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir that imposes stringent restrictions on public gatherings and civil liberties.
The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, Paank, has emphasised that enforced disappearances are a grave violation of human rights. In a post on X, Paank called on Pakistan to end this practice, hold those responsible accountable, and ensure justice for the victims and
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has called for a prompt inquiry into the abduction of PTI lawyer Intezar Hussain Panjutha, who was recovered after being missing for over three weeks. The Commission highlighted potential involvement from security agencies and condemned tactics of i
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar emphasised that disaster relief efforts in the Indo-Pacific are becoming an integral part of the bilateral relationship between India and Australia, highlighting collaborative initiatives and humanitarian support in the region.
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has issued a call for the Chinese government to stop persecuting the families of Uyghur activists. This appeal comes after news of harsh sentences imposed on family members of WUC leader Dolkun Isa, highlighting the ongoing repression faced by Uyghur commun
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the newly proposed Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024, warning that it grants excessive powers to authorities to detain individuals based on mere suspicion. HRCP argues that the bill, lacking judicial oversight, risks severe viol
The World Health Organisation (WHO) condemned the attack on the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre in northern Gaza, where six people, including four children, were injured during a humanitarian pause.
Mahrang Baloch, a prominent Baloch human rights activist, expressed her deep concern and outrage over an explosion near a school in Matsung. Mahrang also stated that ten Baloch students were forcibly disappeared from Islamabad.
The Baloch Student Action Committee held a protest in Quetta, demanding the release of Suhail Baloch and Faseeh Baloch, students who have been forcibly disappeared for three years. The demonstration highlighted the broader issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, where the community
The Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department condemned the recent bomb blast in Mastung, Balochistan, which killed eight people, including five schoolchildren. They urged the Pakistani government to cease support for extremist groups amid rising violence in the region.