Human rights

Housing crisis a human rights failure in New Zealand, inquiry launched by Human Rights Commission

 Human Rights Commission has launched a national inquiry into housing crisis in New Zealand calling it a “massive human rights…

August 2, 2021

Myanmar coup marks its six month anniversary, yet their political situation is worsening

During the worsening situation of Myanmar, Ramanathan Balakrishnan, who is an Acting Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator, describes how people have…

July 31, 2021

Human Rights Watch: Israel may have committed war crimes during clash with Hamas in May

 Global watchdog Human Rights Watch has said that Israel may have committed international law violation during the 11 days long…

July 30, 2021

Why Are Corporates Deflecting Responsibility Of Winter Games Venue?

Beijing is the talking point again. This time it’s the Winter Olympics to be held in 2022. But too much…

July 29, 2021

Cornerstone treaty of refugee protection turns 70

In the current times, the 1951 Refugee Convention is called one of the most landmark treaties of all time. The…

July 29, 2021

Uyghur activist Yidiresi Aishan gets arrested in Morocco, extradition to China feared

A Chinese terrorism warrant by Interpol distribution led to arrest of Uyghur activist Yidiresi Aishan by Morocoon authorities. Aishan who…

July 28, 2021

US Antony Blinken’s visit India stresses on human rights issues

 As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to India is this week. Blinken announced last week that one of…

July 26, 2021

UK review of Human Rights Act criticised by largest human rights coalition

A phenomenal coalition of more than 220 organisations has stood up against the UK Government's new plans to lessen the…

July 23, 2021

Coalition of 220 groups call out UK’s review & changes of Human Rights Act

 An unprecedented coalition of more than 220 groups comprising of charities, trade unions and human rights groups have condemned the…

July 23, 2021

Pegasus spyware targets human rights activists & dissidents across the world

 Pegasus spyware has allegedly been used to carry out invasive surveillance on human rights lawyers, activists and dissidents through their…

July 21, 2021

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