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IMSD condemns the assassination of the world’s first openly gay Imam
“No God, gods, goddesses, prophets or saints may be invoked to justify the killing and/or terrorising of fellow human beings”.
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Uneven yet Eloquent: PEN America’s anguished cries on India at 75
Over a 100 Indian and diasporic writers wrote, or gave statements about the suppression of dissent (among other things) in India at 75
IMSD condemns the Taliban’s shutting of university gates to Muslim women
IMSD unequivocally condemns the blatantly misogynist decree of Taliban...
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Human rights organisations pick and choose whose freedom of speech – and other human rights – they are going to defend
Shakira spotlights Iran’s footballer Amir Nasr who faces death penalty
The 26-year-old Iranian football player Amir Nasr-Azadani is facing the threat of execution
Evidence planted on Jesuit-activist Stan Swamy’s laptop: Arsenal US Report
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Indian Constitution reflects India’s essential quality, a pluralist and tolerant people: United Nations Representative
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UN ECOSOC grants special consultative status to IDSN, India has blocked this for 15 years
Image Courtesy: freepressjournal.inThe UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has...
US Hindutva fringe group calls for demolition of “illegal churches” in India
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Prominent Iranian actress Mitra Hajjar arrested for supporting Anti Hijab protests
Thousands of people were arrested in connection with the protests, including senior artists, politicians and athletes.
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