Human Rights

Protesters force Rohingya refugees to flee Sri Lanka safe house

Sri Lankan monks and hardline nationalist protesters forced 31 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers to flee a United Nations safe house in the capital Colombo on 26 September, police said.

Sep 27, 2017

This bizarre Madurai temple ritual forces minor girls to stay with priest and parade half-naked for 7 km!

Authorities have issued orders to allow girls to cover their bodies so that they are not harassed or abused.

Sep 27, 2017

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Hindu girl's Islam conversion case riles Kerala: Women's Commission to approach SC

The Kerala State Women's Commission on Sunday decided to approach the Supreme Court in the controversial Hadiya case. Read to know more.

Sep 24, 2017

Six surprising things that are banned in Saudi Arabia

After the ban on WhatsApp has been lifted in Saudi Arabia, we take a look a six other surprising things that are banned in the country which follows a strict sharia law.

Sep 21, 2017

Transgender make-up artist shares Facebook chats of Malayalam actor asking for intimate pics

Vineeth Seema's Facebook post has gone viral on social media.

Sep 21, 2017

Chakma and Hajong refugees: The new citizens of India? [VIDEO]

Besides ongoing row over the central government's plans to deport Rohingya Muslims, another refugee crisis is boiling in the border state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Sep 19, 2017

Duterte attacks Human Rights Chief in scathing remarks

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attacked the chairman of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Chito Gascon, asking if he was a paedophile for investigating cases of young teenagers and amp;#39; murders in the government and amp;#39;s bloody war on drugs. Why is this guy so pre...suffocated with the issue of young people, especially boys? Are you a paedophile? Duterte asked, referring to Gascon. Why are you smitten with teenagers? Are you? I and amp;#39;m having my doubts. Are you gay or a pedophile? he added, according to Reuters.Duterte and amp;#39;s comments came days after the Philippines congress allied with Duterte voted to slash the annual budget of the CHR to just $20.

Sep 17, 2017

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh scramble for food

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are scrambling for food and water. Nearly 400,000 Rohingya Muslims arrived from western Myanmar since Aug. 25. They are fleeing a Myanmar government offensive against insurgents. The UN called Myanmars actions ethnic cleansing. The recent wave of refugees sparked a humanitarian crisis in both Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Sep 16, 2017

NHRC to oppose govt's deportation plan for Rohingyas

NHRC to plead against deportation of Rohingyas on 'humanitarian grounds' [VIDEO]

"India has been home to refugees for centuries. It has continued to receive a large number of refugees from different countries" states NHRC.

Sep 16, 2017

International Day of Democracy 2017 observed globally [VIDEO]

India faced several formidable challenges to its unity and survival as one country, but, it still remains the world's largest democracy, as an invincible nation.

Sep 15, 2017

President Trump denies deal with Dems on DACA

No deal was made last night on DACA, Trump tweeted. Massive border security would have to be agreed to in exchange for consent. Would be subject to vote.

Sep 14, 2017

Operation Insaniyat: India sends humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees [VIDEO]

The UNHRC had said that 3,70,000 Rohingyas have fled violence-affected Myanmar's Rakhine state and sought refuge in Bangladesh.

Sep 14, 2017

Philippines Congress cuts budget of Human Rights Watchdog To $20

The Philippines House of Representatives has voted to slash the budget of a government agency investigating President Rodrigo Dutertes war on drugs. The budget of the Commission on Human Rights was cut from $38m to $20, but the new proposal still requires approval by the Philippines Senate.

Sep 13, 2017

270,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh after weeks of violence

270,000 Rohingya have fled from Myanmar to neighboring Bangladesh in the past two weeks. The ethnic minority is fleeing violence in Myanmars Rakhine State. Resources of aid agencies and communities in Bangladesh are strained. Villagers said they were told to feed the refugees and send them on to camps. Bangladesh is already caring for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who previously fled discrimination in Myanmar.

Sep 9, 2017

Who are the Rohingya and why are so many fleeing Myanmar?

Recent weeks have seen over 120,000 Rohingya people leave Myanmar for Bangladesh due to violence against them in the country. In the past, they have been described as one of the most persecuted peoples on Earth.

Sep 6, 2017

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