Search For "human rights"
Photo exhibition in Geneva showcases Jammu and Kashmir's transformation
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The goal of the exhibition was to narrate J-K's journey of transformation, highlighting its achievements in socio-economic aspects and the tenacity of its inhabitants. Attendees were able to see compelling visuals and stories portraying modern infrastructure, top-tier educational institution
Read More
Pakistan: Paank condemns Sohbatpur massacre, demands justice
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Paank, a human rights organization, has vehemently denounced the horrific massacre of seven family members in Sohbatpur district, Balochistan, and is calling for prompt justice and accountability.
Read More
Protests across Pakistan demanding release of BYC leadership
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Protests erupted across several places in Pakistan, demanding the release of leaders of the Baloch human rights group, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), on Monday.
Read More
BNM's global campaign puts Pakistan's GSP-plus trade benefits under scruti
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has escalated its global initiative to shed light on the ongoing repression in Balochistan, attracting attention from international political leaders and human rights groups. The campaign, led by the BNM's Foreign Department, has reached out to officials an
Read More
Baloch activist urges UN to address human rights violations in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Manzoor Baloch, a prominent Baloch activist, delivered a powerful speech urging the council to address the dire human rights violations occurring in Balochistan during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Read More
Baloch activist demands global action against human rights violations in B
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Baloch called on the international community to take decisive action against the atrocities being committed by the Pakistani state in Balochistan, where enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and collective punishment have become rampant.
Read More
UKPNP leader Jamil Maqsood urges UNHRC to probe human rights violations in
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Addressing the UNHRC, Maqsood highlighted the repression of peaceful protests demanding self-rule and resource sovereignty in these regions. He criticized Pakistan's handling of civil liberties, stating that state-sponsored extremism and enforced disappearances are rampant.
Read More
Nepali KIIT student's death: University's inaction led to suicide, says NH
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo said that an investigation revealed the university's inaction led to the suicide of a Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT).
Read More
USCIRF report 2025 highlights China as major religious freedom violator
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The situation of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang remains a significant concern. The USCIRF report outlines widespread violations of human rights, including mass detentions, forced labour, and monitoring of religious activities.
Read More
BNM hosts 6th Balochistan International Conference to address human rights
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has hosted the 6th Balochistan International Conference in Geneva, gathering political leaders, journalists, and intellectuals to address the continuing human rights abuses and the exploitation of Balochistan by both Pakistan and China.
Read More
Bangladeshi man separated from family, appeals for global attention on pro
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"I have not been home since August 5, 2024. My family was with me in India for some time, but I had to send them back. Now, I live in constant fear, avoiding public places because anything could happen at any time," Majumdar said on Thursday.
Read More
UN urge Pakistan to release Baloch Human Rights defenders amid crackdown o
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Experts have voiced deep concern for the welfare of those detained, including Mahrang and Sammi Deen Baloch, and have urged the Pakistani authorities to release all detained activists immediately.
Read More