Dhaka, Dec 06 – The Democracy Day was observed in Bangladesh on Sunday marking the fall of autocratic ruler HM Ershad in 1990.
Category: Human rights
Greece’s Policy of Exclusion Harms Asylum Seekers, Refugees
Introduction Since the start of 2020, glaring headlines have called attention to the situation at Greece’s borders. For years, Greece has hosted large numbers of asylum seekers and refugees fleeing conflict and poverty, primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Middle…
Held on Digital Security Act Photojournalist Kajol gets bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted bail to photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).
From pol prisoner to HR Champion – The Wai Wai Nu Story
By Mariya Salim NEW DELHI, India, Nov 23 2020 (IPS) – Instead of being cowed by her seven-year imprisonment, Wai Wai Nu, emerged stronger and more determined to fight for the rights of all people, including the Rohingya in her…
UN adopts resolution for urgent solution of Rohingya crisis
The United Nations has adopted a resolution on “The Situation of Human Rights of the Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar” while Bangladesh seeks a peaceful solution to the Rohingya crisis.
Dhaka Declaration on defending media freedom launched
A Dhaka Declaration was launched on Sunday defending media freedom, journalists’ protection and citizen’s rights from the grassroots level to international institutions.
Man arrested for spreading ‘hate speech’ in Chittagong
Anti Terrorism Unit (ATU), a specialised unit of Bangladesh Police, on Sunday arrested a man on charges of spreading hate speech and extremism and making efforts to destiablise the country from Hathazari upazila in Chattragram.
Forced Child Marriage: Legal Reforms urged in Pakistan
By Zofeen Ebrahim KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov 4 2020 (IPS) – October 13 began like any other day at the Lal house as Raja Lal and his wife Rita Raja left for work at 7:30 am. “I made the usual breakfast…
Gambia v Myanmar: Proceeding on the merits
On October 23, The Gambia filed a more than 500-page Memorial, which also includes more than 5000 pages of supporting material, in its lawsuit against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, making its case for how…
How Corporate Tyranny Works
By Chris Hedges Those, like environmental lawyer Steven Donziger, who fight the corporate control of our society on behalf of the vulnerable, find that the institutions of power unite to crucify them.
Donor govts urged to call crimes against Rohingya genocide
Fortify Rights on Wednesday said donor governments seeking to raise one billion dollars in aid for Rohingya should acknowledge the crimes perpetrated against them in Myanmar as genocide and crimes against humanity.
People walk in Cox’s Bazar demanding climate, gender justice
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 21 – Dozens of women, men and young people walked along the Cox’s Bazar beach on Tuesday demanding climate and gender justice.
US urged to acknowledge genocide the Rohingyas faced
“On Thursday, the United States will co-host a virtual global donor conference for the Rohingya. If U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants to truly demonstrate U.S. leadership and galvanize international support for the Rohingya people, he must first acknowledge…
Covid-19 impacts journos negatively worldwide: ICFJ study
Alongside jobholders in different sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted many journalists and newsrooms in one way or another across the globe according to a recent study by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).
Rohingya repression: Netherlands for justice through ICJ
The Netherlands has reiterated its commitment to help ensure justice and accountability for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas by the Myanmar authorities.
Death in police custody: Body exhumed for fresh autopsy
The body of Rayhan Ahmed, who was killed reportedly being tortured by police in Sylhet, was exhumed from his grave on Thursday morning.
Case filed over man’s death ‘in Sylhet police custody’
The family of a man, who was allegedly killed in police custody in Sylhet, filed case early Monday.
2 more suspects in Noakhali housewife’s molestation held
Noakhali, Oct 05 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) have arrested two more suspects from Dhaka and Narayanganj in connection with the torture of a housewife after undressing her and filming a video of the incident in Begumganj upazila,…
Noakhali housewife molested, one held
Noakhali, Oct 04 – A housewife in Noakhali’s Begumganj Upazila was allegedly molested by some local miscreant in Ward No. 9 of Eklashpur Union of the same Upazila recently and a video of the incident has gone viral on the…
COVID-19 could push millions into modern slavery, says UN expert
Geneva, 1 Oct (Kanaga Raja) – The social and economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak have been particularly detrimental to those who were already in vulnerable situations before the crisis including people trapped in slavery-like conditions and other forms of…
Rohingya issue: Dhaka to reach out to world leaders at UNGA
Bangladesh will bring the unresolved Rohingya crisis before the global leaders on Saturday apparently reminding everybody of the failure to find a durable solution to the crisis amid Myanmar’s non-fulfilment of repatriation pledge, officials said.
Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation pledge questioned
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Thomas Andrews, has questioned Myanmar for not fulfilling its commitment over Rohingya repatriation.
Equal pay must for a world of dignity, justice for all: UN
The United Nations is marking the first-ever International Equal Pay Day on Friday drawing attention to the gender pay gap and the systemic inequalities it is rooted in.
COVID-19: Possible HR Crisis as Disparities likely to Widen
By Cecilia Russell JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sep 17 2020 (IPS) – The negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic is likely to be felt long after the COVID-19 health risk is resolved, a high-level meeting under the auspices of the Asian…
Exploit System Traps Nigerian Women as Slaves in Lebanon
By Sam Olukoya LAGOS, Nigeria, Sep 14 2020 (IPS) – “I need help, right now I cannot walk properly,” trafficking victim Nkiru Obasi pleaded from her hospital bed in a video she posted online. The young Nigerian woman had been…
Action must now over Rohingya rights violations: UNHCHR
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Monday said action must now be taken to properly remedy the serious violations the Rohingya have suffered, and include them into the life of their country.
An opportunity to see how we treat world’s starving children
By Miriam Gathigah NAIROBI, Sep 9 2020 (IPS) – While COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world, Nobel Laureates and world leaders have today expressed concern that ongoing crisis is far from being an equaliser. The pandemic has revealed that…
A new social contract needed for children on the move
By Miriam Gathigah NAIROBI, Sep 10 2020 (IPS) – Forced to flee wars and disasters, sometimes without family, and struggling to survive in the worst of circumstances, children on the move have long led very precarious lives. Be they refugees,…
No ‘business as usual’ for children, say laureates & leaders
By Mantoe Phakathi MBABANE, Sep 11 2020 (IPS) – Addressing delegates at the end of the virtual 3rd Fair Share for Children Summit, 2014 Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi told global citizens that “business as usual” in dealing with COVID-19…
5 things to do to protect children’s rights during Covid-19
By Zama Neff “It does not make me happy that my children are no longer going to school,” the mother of two preschool-age children in North Kivu, a conflict-affected region in the Democratic Republic of Congo, told us. “Years don’t…