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Bangladesh polls termed "historic" as PAFFREL chief urges inclusive reform
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Rohana Hettiarachchie, Executive Director of People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), has described Bangladesh's recent national elections as "historic and landmark", while also calling for stronger inclusion and reconciliation efforts in the country's political landscape. Read More
COP 29 backtracks to address climate crisis in Tibetan Plateau due to Chin
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The recently concluded COP 29 summit held in Azerbaijan in November, failed to address urgent climate crisis in the "Third Pole", Himalayan region including Tibetan Plateau, due to the acute marginalization of Tibetan representation because of China's influence, according to an opinion piece
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Sindhi Foundation Director pushes for Sindh independence at UN, seeks refe
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Sufi Laghari, Executive Director of the Sindhi Foundation, advocated for Sindh's independence during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Highlighting historical grievances, human rights violations, forced displacements, and the marginalization of the Sindhi people, Laghar
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Transforming Lives of 610 Tamil Nadu Children Through Hearing Support: V-G
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20: Hearing impairment is a critical health issue affecting rural and semi-urban areas in Tamil Nadu but is often overlooked. Most children and adolescents with hearing impairment face challenges that impact their education and social interactions, particularly t
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Intolerance, xenophobia, hate speech fuelling increase in hate crimes, con
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
He stressed that intolerance, xenophobia and hate speech are fueling the exponential rise in hate crimes, conflict and socioeconomic marginalization.
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Marginalization in form of gender, caste, disability often poses barrier t
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
CJI was addressing a gathering on the occasion of Legal Services Day by the National Commission of Women and National Legal Services Authority in the national capital.
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Promoting Better LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Well-Being, an event to foster i
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22: Athena Behavioral Health (ABH) proudly organized a carnival event, "Promoting Better LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Well-Being," on July 15, 2023 at The Muse Sarovar Portico in collaboration with Bellissimo Team. The event aimed to create a safe and supportive environme
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Pak human rights group raises concern over continued marginalization of re
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In its report titled A Breach of Faith: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2021-22, HRCP has observed with considerable alarm developments during 2021/22 that belie the state's commitment to freedom of religion or belief.
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Pakistan's religious minorities face severe marginalization in all aspects
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The United States on December 2, 2022, designated Pakistan, along with China, Iran and Russia, as countries of particular concern under the Religious Freedom Act over severe violations, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Afghan women fight their own war through activism and courage
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Afghan women have proved to the world that they are not passive victims to be pitied by the world or waiting for the United States and their international allies to liberate them.
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New York State legalizes recreational cannabis in bid to stop racial margi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], March 31 (ANI/Sputnik): New York has become the 15th state in the United States to legalize adult-use of recreational marijuana after years of discourse that the ban discriminates against communities of colour, Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
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Pakistan must withdraw from Gilgit-Baltistan for peace: Nadeem Nusrat
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington DC [United States], May 29 (ANI): Chairman of South Asia Minorities Alliance Foundation Nadeem Nusrat has fully endorsed the statement of Gilgit-Baltistan human rights activist Senge H. Sering over the imposition of Gligit-Baltistan Order, 2018 in the disputed territory and has as
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