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 […]
Kerala Human Rights Commission Condemns Brutal Beating of Madrasa Student in Kannur
Correspondent, 14 September 2024 (Haryana): The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has condemned the brutal assault on a madrasa student in Kinavakkal, Kannur. The student, from Vizhinjam, reported being severely abused, including being burned with an iron rod, after raising concerns about corporal punishment. The SHRC has called the incident a serious human rights […]
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 […]
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 […]
