Human Rights

Lt Col Purohit's shocking letter reveals torture, illegal detention

The letter reveals accused in Malegaon blast case was tortured and forced to confess to the crime he never committed, Human Rights Commission investigating the claim

Jun 14, 2018

UK, Italy and Sweden help abusive states suppress human rights and press freedom - Amnesty

Abusive regimes around the world use sophisticated electronic surveillance equipment sourced from European countries for suppressing rights groups, activists and journalists.

Jun 12, 2018

Delhi Police accused of physical harassment, apologises to victims

It is alleged that Delhi Police personnel called Madhumita Ramakrishnan a Nigerian menace who is in India for prostitution and other 'such vices'.

Jun 9, 2018

Sports Authority of India fires coach accused of sexual harassment, pledges strict measures

Looks like the Sports Authority of India is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to ensuring safety from predators at its centers. They have sacked two SAI employees, including a coach, both named in sexual harassment complaints.

Jun 7, 2018

Amnesty official commits suicide unable to handle work pressure; complains he was made to slog

Senior Amnesty International official Gaëtan Mootoo commits suicide in his Paris office after going on record about highly stressful work conditions. Colleagues press for impartial inquiry. .

Jun 7, 2018

Bangladesh PM urges India to put pressure on Myanmar to take back Rohingya

About 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled into Bangladesh from Myanmar since August to escape a military crackdown.

May 26, 2018

Kill at least one: Tamil Nadu police flouted norms while handling anti-Sterlite protesters?

Undue haste by police and flouting of crowd control norms could have resulted in mass killing in Thoothukudi on Tuesday. Video reveals voice calling out to armed police 'at least one should be killed' before shots are fired.

May 23, 2018

Iranian Women Defy Male-Only Stadium Ban By Sneaking In Disguised As Bearded Men

A group of women in Iran wore wigs and fake beards in order to watch a soccer match from inside the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, where women spectators are often refused entry.

May 2, 2018

Tibet should have the right to preservation of own culture: Dalai Lama

"Tibetan area is recognized and it should have the same right to the preservation of own culture if it remains then it's okay to stay in China for mutual benefits", said Dalai Lama.

Apr 23, 2018

Baloch Republic Organisation protests in London against Pakistan's Human Rights violations

The protest took place at 10 Downing Street in London. Mansoor Baloch, President of BRP urged UK Government to intervene in the Balochistan Genocide issue.

Apr 23, 2018

Syrian tragedy isn't the creation of Bashar al-Assad alone

Did Assad kill people to stay in power? Yes he did. But does that make everyone else who is involved -- or better say trapped -- in this war a saint? Hardly so.

Apr 16, 2018

Feminism has a new slogan in Pakistan: 'Warm your own food!'

A university student's Urdu placard from Aurat March 2018 saying "Khud Khana Garam Karlo" has become the rallying cry for feminists in Pakistan.

Apr 6, 2018

Shahid Afridi asks why no UN intervention to stop 'bloodshed' in Kashmir

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi alleged that the voices of self determination and independence are being silenced in Kashmir.

Apr 3, 2018

Linda Brown Thompson reflects on landmark Supreme Court case Brown V. Board Of Education 50 years later

Linda Brown Thompson spoke at the University of Michigan on January 12, 2004 about becoming the girl at the center of the Supreme Court ruling that ended racial segreation in schools.

Mar 28, 2018

Starbucks has achieved pay equity in the U.S.

Starbucks announced on March 21 that it has achieved 100 percent pay equity for women and men, and employees of all races in the U.S..

Mar 22, 2018