‘Nowhere else in the world has there been an attack as widespread, systematic and all- encompassing on the rights of women and girls as in Afghanistan’.– The United Nations. Introduction: Taliban Laws on Vice and Virtue On 15th August 2021, the Taliban completed a successful resurgence of de facto authority in Afghanistan, thereby filling the […]
Lights Out: Letters I am Still Trying to Pen
O mind, do not cry, do not beat Your chest off with rage and angst We can bide the tumultuous tides And leaning still rise, rise and rise It’s darker than ever, I learn And heavier than yestreen The burden of misfortune Thoughts and figures of memory Ringing stinging, pulls the curtains Of sanity de-forming […]
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 […]
OPINION| Sheikh Hasina’s downfall and Begum Khaleda Zia’s release ring alarm bells for India
With Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh ousted from power on Sunday, New Delhi is alarmed by the events that have unfolded subsequently. Following a 36-days student protest against the reservation quotas for government jobs in Bangladesh, Hasina’s Government eventually succumbed on Sunday. A detailed blog has been written earlier on this issue. […]
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 […]
The Privilege to love through Rituparno’s Memories in March
If I have to go away , can I leave a bit of me with you? Love is a word we’ve known since childhood. As we grow, we piece together various ideas and expectations of love. Throughout different stages of life, love embodies desire, sex, loss, jealousy, and heartbreak. It is an essential process that […]
From Graduation to Unemployment: The Public Health Licensing Dilemma
Mark celebrated his graduation from the University of Eldoret in April 2022, proudly earning a Second Class Honours Upper Division in Public Health. Confident in his qualifications, he expected to secure employment within six months. However, as he began applying to various governmental and non-governmental organizations, he quickly realized that progress would be impossible without […]
Amnesty International research claims that social media apps are perpetuating gender inequalities
In a report published on July 10th 2024, Amnesty International has claimed that social media apps and various technology systems perpetuate and reinforce gender inequalities and entrenching racial and socio-economic power structures. The briefing titled “Gender and Human Rights in the Digital Age” highlighted the unregulated data collection and processing of large amount of personal […]
The Unfinished Symphony of Gender Equality: A Global Imperative
Picture a world where everyone, regardless of gender, has equal opportunities to thrive. This is the vision of gender equality—an essential human right and a cornerstone of just and prosperous societies. Yet, despite significant progress, the journey towards true gender equality remains fraught with challenges. As we strive for a more equitable future, it is […]
Beyond Identity: Can International Law Address Primordial Drivers of Violence in Manipur?
Introduction The state of Manipur in Northeast India has been grappling with prolonged ethnopolitical violence for years, and things have taken a particularly terrifying turn in the past year. The impact of this violence is deep and far-reaching, which is why it’s crucial to consider whether International Law can help to address the root causes […]
