Bezwada Wilson, a renowned activist and co-founder of the Safai Karamchari Andolan (SKA), advocates for the rights of manual scavengers and their children. He has been vocal about the intergenerational issues and discrimination faced by these communities, especially emphasizing the need for educational and social support for children of manual scavengers. Wilson has worked extensively […]
Politics of Rape in India: An Altercation Between Justice and Power
Meenakshi Ganguly, South Asia Director at Human Rights Watch, has spoken out on what she claims are politicized cases and this leads to a clash between public support and the need for justice in India. Ganguly asserts that rape cases are influenced or controlled by politics in India, where police officers occasionally decline to take […]
Hundreds protest in Paris in support of Iranian women’s human rights
On the 2nd death anniversary of Mahsa Amini, hundreds of people gathered in Paris in a march of solidarity for the cause of women rights in Iran. After the 22 year old Iranian woman was arrested in 2022, she died in custody shortly after the arrest. Amini was arrested for allegedly violating the Islamic Republic’s […]
US Pledges Support to Boost Bangladesh’s Economic Growth and Opportunities
USA has vowed to assist Bangladesh’s interim government in promoting economic opportunities, strengthening institutional capacity, and safeguarding human rights. This pledge was made during a meeting between a senior US delegation and Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain. The delegation also held discussions with other key officials on fostering economic growth, creating jobs, and advancing sustainability […]
Human Rights Groups Criticize Delay in NHRC Chairperson Appointment
Sakkcham Singh Parmaar, 16 September 2024 (Haryana): India’s leading human rights organization, which is supposed to have a chairperson and five full-time members, currently includes only one female member. The global human rights body has postponed the NHRC’s accreditation for the second consecutive year. India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which is supposed to have […]
Ethnic Violence Reignites in Manipur: HRW calls for Unity and Protection Amid Rising Tensions
Authorities must safeguard all communities and put an end to divisive policies. Sakkcham Singh Parmaar, 14 September 2024 (Haryana): In response to escalating ethnic violence in the northeastern state of Manipur, Human Rights Watch has urged Indian authorities to take swift action to restore peace and protect all communities. The state and central governments […]
UK has voiced increasing concerns regarding human rights abuses in Sri Lanka
Sakkcham Singh Parmaar (New Delhi: India)- In its statement at the 57th Human Rights Council session on 9th September 2024, the UK emphasized the importance of the Sri Lankan government creating a supportive environment for genuine reconciliation and transitional justice. The United Kingdom, along with other nations, has expressed concerns about the human rights situation […]
Displacement of the Poor: Navigating Rights and Realities in India’s Development Journey – The Case of U.P.’s Nazul Bill
Walter Fernandes has written extensively on displacement due to government policies. He often discusses the lack of official statistics on displaced persons and project-affected persons, highlighting the routine distortions in compensation and the struggles of affected people. What is Displacement in India? Displacement has become an increasingly common issue in India, a country that is rapidly […]
Breaking the Silence: The Urgent Need for Inclusive Rape Laws in India to Protect Men-Insights from the Movie 376 D
Lara Stemple, Director of the Health and Human Rights Law Project at UCLA School of Law has conducted extensive research on male rape and has argued for the recognition of male victims in sexual violence discourse. In her publications, she has highlighted the need for inclusive laws and policies that protect ‘all’ survivors of sexual […]
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes vague dowry allegations against family members
In a significant decision, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh quashed the criminal proceedings against family members of Ajay Sharma, accused under sections 498-A and 323 of the IPC and sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act on grounds that vague allegations were levied against the family members of the husband. The decision […]
