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US-based NGO report reveals widespread misuse of Pakistan's blasphemy laws
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A new report by Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), a US-based nonprofit organisation that works to advance justice and protect human rights around the world, revealed that Pakistan's blasphemy laws are being misused.
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Uyghur-American politician calls out lack of global attention towards Xinj
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Emphasising a disparity in international support between Tibet and East Turkistan, Salih stated, that while Tibet's government in exile receives extensive financial, training, and even diplomatic support, the Uyghurs don't get this recognition.
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BNM Calls for Global Action on Balochistan human rights at Geneva Conferen
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized the Fifth Balochistan International Conference in Geneva during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council. Speakers, including human rights activists and political figures, focused on enforced disappearances, political violence, and environm
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Redefining Progress: One Nation, One Agenda: Development Ignites a Unified
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 16: Arunansh B. Goswami, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, and Sumit Kaushik, Social Impact Consultant, officially unveil the cover of their much-awaited book, One Nation, One Agenda: Development-- a visionary manifesto for India's unified growth and transformati
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Japan's first Uyghur lawmaker calls for stronger action against China's hu
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Arfiya Eri, Japan's first Uyghur heritage lawmaker, is advocating for Tokyo to take a more assertive stance against China's human rights abuses and a stronger defence posture against Beijing's increasing military assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, Nikkie Asia reported.
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Pakistan: Amid worsening human rights situation, another bullet-riddled bo
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A body riddled with bullets was found in a forest in Kech district, Balochistan province of Pakistan, The Balochistan Post reported on Monday citing local police.
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Kidnapping of children by Pak intelligence agencies calls for internationa
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to the UKPNP leader, "We can no longer trust Pakistan's internal mechanisms to provide justice, as they have proven time and again to be complicit in these human rights violations. We, therefore, call for immediate international intervention to protect our children and safeguard th
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Pakistan: Two lawyers among five 'forcibly disappeared' by Pakistani force
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As per the report, a total of five individuals have recently been 'forcibly disappeared' from Quetta. This includes two young lawyers, namely, Advocate Fida Ahmed Dashti and Advocate Salahuddin Mengal.
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During Switzerland visit, Jaishankar shares India's approach to multilater
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
During his visit, the Foreign Minister interacted with the leadership of International Organisations in Geneva, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, and the Director General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
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EAM Jaishankar criticizes human rights rankings as political games, defend
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
EAM Jaishankar criticised the practice of ranking and rating countries on human rights, calling them "mind games played out for political purposes."
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EAM Jaishankar discusses global Human Rights challenges with UN Rights Chi
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Turk in Geneva on Thursday and shared India's perspectives on the global human rights situation.
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"Enough is enough": PoJK activist Sajjad Raja warns Pakistan on enforced d
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
If the demands are not met, Raja has threatened to organise an international conference in Geneva on September 17, 2024, to expose Pakistan's alleged human rights abuses.
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