Human Rights

Syrians Saw Govt Helicopters Drop Chlorine Bombs, Says New Report by Chemical Weapons Watchdog

Only the Syrian regime reportedly had access to helicopters.

Jan 7, 2015

Aamir's 'PK', Kamal's 'Vishwaroopam' and Other Films that Faced Threats from Religious Fanatics

Attacks on movies by religious groups question the secular ideology of Indian constitution.

Dec 31, 2014

The Human Rights Watch in November had reported regarding the virginity tests that aspiring female police had to go through in Indonesia.

Indonesia Shame: 'Virginity Tests' for Women Banned But Still Tolerated

Although Indonesia has banned 'virginity tests' for women as qualification for civil service, the government is refusing to condemn the practice.

Dec 24, 2014

Unable to bear the constant rape and torture a Yazidi woman,being used as sex slave by ISIS has begged the West to bomb her brothel.

How Islamic State Inflicted Horrific Crimes on Women This Year

The United Nations has termed ISIS' attacks on women as violations of international humanitarian law.

Dec 23, 2014

Why 2014 was a Deadly, Devastating Year for Children

UNICEF declared 2014 as a 'devastating' year for children.

Dec 20, 2014

Italian Marines' Plea Rejected by Supreme Court

The court said that the investigation into the 2012 killing of the Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast was not over

Dec 16, 2014

Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor Attend 'Banega Swachh India' Cleanathon Event [PHOTOS]

'Banega Swachh India' was attended by Shashi Tharoor, Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor, Govinda and Dia Mirza, among others.

Dec 15, 2014

Brazil Torture Report: Dilma Rousseff Breaks Down Over Abuse Under Military Rule; US, UK Rapped

The National Truth Commission also rapped the United States and the UK for providing training to Brazilian officials in torture techniques.

Dec 11, 2014

Nobel Peace Prize: Malala Yousafzai is Like my Daughter, Says Kailash Satyarthi

Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai stress on the importance of trust and friendship as the key elements to sustain peace in South Asia

Dec 10, 2014

Saudi man burns the hands and feet of his nine children with hot iron rod over 100 Riyals

Saudi Father Tortures 9 Children Including 3-Month-Old for 100 Riyals [PHOTOS]

A father in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is said to have used iron to burn his nine children, including a 3-month-old baby.

Dec 10, 2014

The 480-page report will be the first public accounting of the CIA's alleged use of torture on suspected 9/11 terrorists held in secret places.

CIA Torture Report: Threats of Sexual Assault on Family Members, Rectal Rehydration, Confinement in Containers Part of Torture Techniques

The Senate Intelligence Committee found that the torture techniques were not not effective in acquiring intelligence.

Dec 10, 2014

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Human Rights

Syrians Saw Govt Helicopters Drop Chlorine Bombs, Says New Report by Chemical Weapons Watchdog

Aamir's 'PK', Kamal's 'Vishwaroopam' and Other Films that Faced Threats from Religious Fanatics

Indonesia Shame: 'Virginity Tests' for Women Banned But Still Tolerated

How Islamic State Inflicted Horrific Crimes on Women This Year

Why 2014 was a Deadly, Devastating Year for Children

Italian Marines' Plea Rejected by Supreme Court

Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor Attend 'Banega Swachh India' Cleanathon Event [PHOTOS]

Brazil Torture Report: Dilma Rousseff Breaks Down Over Abuse Under Military Rule; US, UK Rapped

Nobel Peace Prize: Malala Yousafzai is Like my Daughter, Says Kailash Satyarthi

Saudi Father Tortures 9 Children Including 3-Month-Old for 100 Riyals [PHOTOS]

CIA Torture Report: Threats of Sexual Assault on Family Members, Rectal Rehydration, Confinement in Containers Part of Torture Techniques

CIA Torture Report Highlights Brutality that Even Pushed Officials to 'Tears'

Human Rights Day 2014: 10 Worst Human Rights Violations of the Year That Will Shock You

Farmer Suicide: BJP Worker Electrocutes Himself in Nagpur

CIA Torture Report Reveals Sexual Abuse Threats with Power Drill and Broomstick

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]