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UN Rights Experts flag Discrimination in ECI’s SIR exercise, seek India’s response
Three United Nations’ Special Rapporteurs have formally written to the Indian government on expressing serious concerns over alleged discrimination against the minorities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the ECI –especially in West Bengal –and seeking information on steps taken to ensure that the process aligns with India’s obligations under international human rights law
US Congresswoman introduces resolution against human rights violations in India
Ilhan Omar, a Somali-born lawmaker, has been vocal about targeted attacks against religious and cultural minorities
Breaking: Three UN Special Rapporteurs condemn India home demolitions, allege Collective punishment of Muslims
Strongly worded international condemnation has followed in the wake of continuing mala fide demolitions of Muslims in Prayagraj (Allahabad), Sahranpir, Kanpur and Khragone (MP) and Delhi in April
Ending Israeli Occupation of Palestine essential in ending historic injustice: UN Commission
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, issues its first report to the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC)
Why Muslim countries are quick at condemning defamation – but often ignore rights violations against Muslim minorities
Supporters of a Pakistani religious group burn an effigy...
Kuwait government to deport expats who protested over remarks against Prophet Mohammed?
Protestors could be deported to their respective countries for violating the country’s laws prohibiting sit-ins or demonstrations by expats
BJP dumps spokesperson Nupur Sharma, Naveen K. Jindal in damage control move
Action comes after outrage from Gulf nations, days after Sharma Jindal made derogatory remarks about the Prophet
WHO bats for ASHA, calls them India’s ‘Global Health Leaders’
Union leaders argue true respect for ASHAs would entail payment of proper wages and job permanency
Over 100 Indian journalists stand with Shireen Akleh and Palestinians
Journalists write to the Israeli Prime Minister condemning the response to the reporter’s assassination
Israel’s Supreme Court ruling permits eviction of 1,000 Palestinians in West Bank
The court allows demolition of eight Palestinian villages, displacing inhabitants permanently
Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh shot dead in West Bank
The veteran journalist was covering a raid on a Jenin refugee camp when she was shot in the head
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Gender and Sexuality
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India
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Communalism
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Education
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