Search For "rights activists"
Bangladesh's interim regime faces global criticism over rights violations
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Human rights activists and experts from South Asia and Europe expressed grave concern over widespread violations of human rights in Bangladesh under the interim regime of Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus.
Read More
China's war on religion raises international outcry
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On China's 76th National Day, survivors of persecution, international rights activists, US lawmakers, and activists convened at the US Capitol for a major conference titled "Faith Under Siege: Confronting Religious Persecution and Oppression in China." The gathering shed light on the Chines
Read More
Pakistan: Two years later, Jaranwala mob violence victims still await just
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Two years after the mob violence in Jaranwala, victims and rights activists say justice remains far from reality, with only one person convicted despite the scale of the tragedy. These concerns were highlighted at a conference on "Jaranwala tragedy of August 16, 202- Condition of minorities
Read More
UK protesters stand in solidarity with PoJK's fight for civil rights
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Organised under the banner of the Jammu and Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), the protests saw participation from rights activists, members of the diaspora, and political leaders who gathered to condemn what they called systematic oppression by Pakistani authorities in PoJK.
Read More
From courtroom to target: Pakistan army accused of silencing human rights
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Advocate Zubair Baloch, a human rights activist and former chairman of the Baloch Students Organisation (BSO-Pajjar), was killed in a Pakistan Army raid along with his companion, Nasir Baloch. The incident, which occurred during a military operation in Dalbandin, has drawn sharp criticism fr
Read More
Gujarat: Controversy erupts at Surat Hospital over aarti for convicted rap
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The event, held at the hospital's stem cell building entrance, has triggered widespread outrage among citizens and human rights activists, with videos of the ritual going viral. The footage appears to depict an organised event where attendees were performing aarti and praying to Asaram's ima
Read More
Activists hold protest in Geneva to spotlight human rights abuses in Baloc
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A protest was staged today at the iconic Broken Chair monument near the United Nations headquarters in Geneva by members of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) and allied human rights activists. The demonstration, marked by speeches, slogans, a photo exhibition, and an awareness camp, aimed t
Read More
UNHCR shuts Afghan aid centers over women staff restrictions
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
Read More
Pakistan journalists, activists raise alarm over press freedom restriction
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Journalists and rights activists in Islamabad expressed concerns over growing restrictions on press freedom, comparing it to censorship under General Ziaul Haq. Tributes were paid to veteran journalists Nisar Osmani and CR Shamsi, while speakers urged unity to resist media curbs and uphold a
Read More
Afghan migrants report surge in forced deportations from Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan migrants in Pakistan say deportations have intensified since the government's August 31 deadline, with many facing hardships due to halted visa renewals. Rights activists have urged Pakistan to pause the removals until Afghanistan's situation improves, Tolo News reported.
Read More
Toronto Conference highlights Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan on UN D
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Canadian Baloch Congress held a human rights conference in Toronto highlighting enforced disappearances in Pakistan's Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speakers condemned abductions of activists and civilians, called for global awareness, and demanded accountability from Pakist
Read More
UKPNP holds protest at Pakistan High Commission in London, demands justice
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Hundreds of UKPNP office bearers, workers from across the United Kingdom, and rights activists joined the demonstration. The protesters chanted powerful slogans, including "We want freedom," "Justice for Zarnosh, Jibran, Javed Naji, and Tasmia," "Stop plundering our natural resources," and "
Read More