Human Rights

First World Humanitarian Summit calls for higher funding for children in crisis

UN chief Ban Ki-moon appealed to the world leaders to reduce the number of displaced people in the coming years.

May 23, 2016

ISIS has executed 50 people in Libya's Sirte since taking control of the town, says Human Rights Watch

At least 80,000 people have escaped from the ISIS-controlled Sirte since it was taken over by the terrorist group.

May 18, 2016

Kenya to close down refugee camps housing 600,000 people

The government is closing down the Dadaab and Kakuma camps, which had been operational for almost 25 years.

May 7, 2016

'We take no cognisance of report,' says India after USCIRF claims religious intolerance rose in the country in 2015

The U.S. federal government commission on religious tolerance said it would continue monitoring the situation in India.

May 3, 2016

Second refugee in Nauru sets herself on fire seeking asylum in Australia

The 21-year-old woman was protesting the Australian government's decision that people travelling illegally to Australia will not be given asylum in the country.

May 2, 2016

Syria: Over 3,000 killed in April despite truce, monitoring group says

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said 143 children were killed last month, including 80 in raids and shelling by Syrian and Russian armies.

May 2, 2016

Disabled Chinese human rights lawyer put under house arrest

International diplomats from Germany, Canada, France and other countries were stopped from visiting Ni Yulan.

Apr 26, 2016

Nigerian Army killed 350 Shiites, buried secretly, say Amnesty

The Nigerian Army called the report by Amnesty International "hasty" and "judgmental."

Apr 22, 2016

Pope Francis arrives in Lesbos to witness the worst humanitarian disaster since WWII

Leader of the Catholic Church describes the Mediterranean Sea as a cemetery in his visit to Greece.

Apr 16, 2016

Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir valley over alleged civilian killings

The army has ordered a probe into the killings, while J&K chief minister called the incident unfortunate.

Apr 13, 2016

Number of executions worldwide touched 25-year high in 2015: Amnesty report

In 2015, 1,634 people were executed in 25 countries, with China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. topping the list.

Apr 6, 2016

Compulsory license to make low cost drugs still in place: Govt

Recently, there were media reports that the government has privately assured a US trade body that it will not issue any more compulsory licenses.

Mar 23, 2016

RSS leader says homosexuality not a crime but 'socially immoral act', 'psychological case'

RSS Joint General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale clarified his statement on homosexuality via Twitter Friday.

Mar 18, 2016

India Inc first to formally adopt UN's sustainable goals

For the first time, the United Nations is involving private and public sector companies globally to drive its development agenda.

Mar 12, 2016

India 'privately' against drug patent misuse

India, the worlds' cheapest drugstore, "reassured" a US trade advocacy group that it would not use compulsory licences for commercial purposes.

Mar 9, 2016

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