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Blasphemy laws in Pakistan target religious minorities, GHRD to UN Human R
Updated : 1 day, 15 hours ago IST
At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the organisation Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) raised concerns over the continued misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan and their impact on religious minorities.
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Pakistan: HRFP holds condolence reference for "pioneer" human rights defen
Updated : 3 days, 21 hours ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held a condolence reference for renowned activist Joseph Francis, a pioneer for minority rights. Over 40 years, he fought against forced conversions and blasphemy laws. His legacy as a fearless leader for justice and equality continues to inspire human righ
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Activists flag religious freedom concerns across South Asia at UNHRC sessi
Updated : 6 days, 19 hours ago IST
South Asian activists at a UNHRC side event raised concerns over religious intolerance and minority persecution in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Organised by Shivi Development Society, the session called for stronger international cooperation and UN intervention to protect fundamental rel
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Religious discrimination forcing families to leave Pakistan, says voluntee
Updated : 1 week ago IST
At the UNHRC in Geneva, Sambhali Trust volunteer Lara Delutis highlighted the struggles of minority migrants fleeing religious discrimination in Pakistan for India. Praising grassroots support in Rajasthan, she emphasised the importance of livelihood and education for asylum seekers while ca
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HRW warns China's draft 'Ethnic Unity' law could intensify repression, era
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
The 62-article draft Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was submitted to the National People's Congress on September 8, 2025. An official explanatory document states that the law "implements General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thinking" on ethnic affairs and promotes "the common
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"Impressed by vibrancy of Indian civil society," says UNHRC Commissioner
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Turk noted that civil society plays a key role in upholding India's democratic traditions and protecting the rights of minorities, and emphasised that civic space must be vigorously defended so they can work without hindrance.
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HRFP demands justice for minor Christian girl amid abduction, forced conve
Updated : 1 month ago IST
First Information Report (FIR) registered on January 11, 2026, under Section 365-B of the Pakistan Penal Code, Sataish Maryam was allegedly abducted on the night between January 10 and 11, 2026.
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"Important to see free and fair election,: say Dhaka University Professor
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Speaking about the upcoming polls, Tawohidul Haque, Associate Professor and Criminologist, University of Dhaka noted, "And in a new context, the 13 national elections is going to be held." According to him, the evolving political landscape has opened space for new thinking and engagement.
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US: Peaceful rallies held across 25 cities calling attention to violence a
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Key Coordiantors of the intiative were Daipiyan Deb, Deepti Mahajan, Geeta Sikand and Divya Jain.
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UK MP flags Hindus' killing in Bangladesh, calls on govt to ensure fair po
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the UK parliament, Blackman called on the government to take appropriate action to protect the minorities and ensure free and fair elections.
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to Kerala CM flagging issues with Malayal
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday wrote a letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressing grave concerns about the Malayalam Language Bill, highlighting that the compulsion of making Malayalam the first language even in Kannada-medium schools, particularly in bor
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"Centre attempting to financially strangle Kerala:" Pinarayi Vijayan calls
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"In protest against the Central Government's economic blockade against Kerala, a satyagraha protest will be organised on January 12 at the Martyrs' Column in Thiruvananthapuram, with the participation of Ministers, MLAs and MPs. The support of everyone is requested for this protest," the
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