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Women empowerment takes centrestage at Yoga Festival in Rishikesh, Sadhvi
Updated : 3 days, 10 hours ago IST
At the Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, women yoga practitioners from India and abroad participated in the session.
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International Women's Day 2026: HRFP urges enforcement of constitutional s
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) marked International Women's Day by demanding the enforcement of constitutional rights for minority girls. The group highlighted the abduction and forced conversion of Areeba Asif Masih, urging Pakistani authorities to implement child protection laws and en
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Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation Announces Awardees for the 29th Mahaveer Award
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 9: The Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation announced the awardees for the 29th Mahaveer Awards, recognising outstanding individuals and institutions for their selfless service in the fields of Non-Violence & Vegetarianism, Education, Medicine, and Community & S
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Women in live-in relationships should be granted status of "wife" to ensur
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that women in live-in relationships should be granted the status of "wife" to ensure their protection, citing the ancient concept of Gandharva marriage.
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Pakistan's women's rights laws exposed as 'paper promises' at Karachi conf
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
A roundtable discussion held in Karachi has laid bare the stark disconnect between Pakistan's women-centric legislation and the lived realities of women across the country, with experts warning that laws passed in Islamabad and provincial assemblies have largely remained symbolic. Speakers s
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Balochistan: Human rights groups demand immediate release of missing woman
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to Paank, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Farzana, daughter of Muhammad Bakhsh Zehri, was forcibly taken by Pakistani forces on the night of 1 December 2025 while returning home from a hospital in Khuzdar. "Her whereabouts remain unknown, and authoritie
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Pakistan's soaring violence against women exposes institutional collapse
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The data, obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) law from the Punjab Police, highlights the persistent and widespread nature of abuse across the province, as reported by The Express Tribune.
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BASC Research Associate Aisha Baloch urges global action on Balochistan cr
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taking place from November 10 to 14 in collaboration with major international human rights organisations, the week commenced with the participation of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize winners and gathered researchers, activists, and policymakers, along with notable figures such as journalist Pierr
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Sambhali Trust highlights grassroots empowerment, urges stronger UN human
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Rathore highlighted the crucial role of international human rights bodies, describing them as guardians of freedom and dignity at a time when violence and discrimination remain on the rise.
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UNAMA voices concern over arrest of women, girls in Kabul for dress code v
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UNAMA has raised concern over the recent arrest of women and girls in Kabul by Taliban authorities for alleged dress code violations, urging respect for human rights and reversal of restrictive policies, Khaama Press reported. The arrests have sparked outrage and deepened fears among Afghan
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Protesters gather in Washington DC to oppose Trump, raise issues of women'
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The protesters highlighted concerns over women's rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and protections for marginalised groups.
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Trump wants to be 'dictator', won't be good for ties with India: Congressm
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"Kamala Harris is pro-democracy, pro-women rights...but Donald Trump has been very hateful towards immigrants in the past and he favours the wealthy and large corporations," Shri Thanedar said.
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