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China imposing forced inter-ethnic marriages on Uyghur women: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The new research by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) is based on evidence from Chinese state media and policy documents, government-sanctioned profiles and testimonials, and accounts from women in the diaspora.
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Miscreants try to burn another girl's school in Gilgit-Baltistan
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
However, only the school door was burnt in the Ganda-e-Yasin area and a message was seen on the wall as 'GB-Atank'. No First information report (FIR) was registered as the Police claimed it to be only a mischievous act and terrorism.
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Baloch group raises concerns about killings of missing persons in fake enc
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The delegation headed by activist Sammi Deen Baloch complained about killing the missing persons in fake encounters. She also raised concerns about the harassment of Baloch students and other issues concerning the minority community.
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NHRC issues notice to Punjab government for failure to provide means of tr
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The NHRC is believed to issue the notice to the Punjab government over the reported lack of proper access to the education facilities for children in the Sutlej surrounding border areas of the Ferozpur district.
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Human rights violations shoot up as China increases mass DNA testing in Ti
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Surveillance has tightened up in China as the authorities have increased the DNA mass tests including the arbitrary collection of DNA from residents in many towns and villages throughout the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR). The mass testing drives not only targeted not only men but women and
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Commerce minister calls for creation of robust IP ecosystem
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
During a meeting for reviewing various matters and initiatives related to the Office of Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) in New Delhi on Wednesday late night, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated the importance of efforts being made to strengthen the IP regi
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UNICEF says sports essential for all-round development of children
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
In marking Child Rights Week, thirty-five Members of Parliament listened to children sharing their experiences in countering discrimination through sports, calling for inclusion and equality for all children.
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'Landmark' court ruling blocks Taiwan man's extradition to China
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Back in October, a French court unanimously ruled that a Taiwan national accused of telecoms fraud, should not be extradited from Poland to China as he could face ill-treatment or torture and may not have access to a fair trial, the Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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TN footballer's death: Human Rights Commission seeks report from state hea
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday called for a report from the Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai over the death of a football player due to the alleged negligence of doctors and questioned the condition of hospital
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UN voices concern over reports of further curbs on Afghan women
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Last week, the Taliban prohibited Afghan women from visiting all public parks in the country. Taliban spokesperson said they have also banned women's public bathhouses as they are contrary to the sharia law.
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Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates first women's police station
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
"Today women have come forward not only in rights but also in responsibilities. Today I inaugurated the first women's police station in the Khowai district in the presence of State Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan and senior police officers," he tweeted.
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Deprived tribal communities will get their rights in UP: Yogi Adityanath
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, in a press statement, said all the tribal communities will no longer remain deprived and get all their rights in Uttar Pradesh, including housing, water, and power, among others.
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