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The Russia-Ukraine conflict has significantly impacted global geopolitics, with sanctions aimed at limiting Russia’s economic and military capabilities, and potential future scenarios including nuclear escalation.

The Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan presented a new report and study on the dire situation of human rights in the country. There are especially grave concerns about the rights of women, which continue to be seriously restricted under the Taliban rule.

The 2025 HRW World Report shows President Marcos Jr.’s administration made some human rights efforts, but issues like extrajudicial killings, activist harassment, and poor ICC cooperation persist, raising doubts about true reform.

During the 58th Human Rights Council session, the High Commissioner for Human Rights presented his new report on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. It raises grave concerns about civilian victims and destruction, as well as the obstruction of humanitarian aid, amounting to war crimes and demanding urgent accountability.

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) stands as a bold attempt to confront a legacy of impunity, swift prosecution, and long-awaited justice, yet its flawed proceedings, political tensions, and sidelined victims raise questions about whether true accountability can ever be achieved.

Essential books, photography and documentaries to gain a better grasp of the atrocities committed during the Liberation War, the political dynamics behind the conflict and the fight for international recognition of the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide.

Despite the unity and collective aspiration for justice that characterised the July Revolution of 2024, continued attacks on Indigenous communities in Bangladesh starkly contradict its spirit. Indigenous groups and activists report severe human rights abuses and significant inequalities, persisting even after the fall of the dictatorship regime.

As Southeast Asia moves into 2025, the region finds itself at a pivotal moment, balancing ongoing challenges with aspirations for democracy, human rights, and justice. The recent elections in Indonesia and Thailand have underscored both the resilience and vulnerabilities of democratic institutions in the face of evolving political landscapes.

Young women and girls are more likely trafficked and vulnerable to exploitation in marriage. The chain of child marriage and trafficking is restricted by international conventions and domestic laws of Bangladesh. This article addresses loopholes in legislation and law enforcement regulating such gender-based violence in Bangladesh.

This article focuses on the current state of human rights in Bangladesh since the interim government took over in August 2024. The country is undergoing a political transition, and monitoring human rights is crucial in ensuring the country does not slip back into repressive rule.

Bangladesh has historically advanced its female parliamentary representation, yet the progress has stagnated in recent years. The article explores the structural barriers, impact of women’s movements and prospects for change amid the current political crisis.

The EU’s collaboration with Tunisia on migration control has recently come under intense scrutiny following reports of severe human rights violations. Despite pledging financial aid to support border security and migration management, the EU has been accused of failing to ensure compliance with fundamental human rights.

During the 48th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review, Iran, Iraq and Egypt were subject to a thorough assessment of their national human rights situation. While some progress has been made, there is also plenty of room for improvement left.

Domestic violence remains a critical human rights issue in Indonesia, with thousands of cases reported annually despite legal reforms aimed at protecting victims. Weak law enforcement, cultural stigmas, and inadequate support systems continue to hinder access to justice for survivors. This article explores the challenges within Indonesia’s legal framework and the urgent need for stronger protections and systemic change.

Enforced disappearances remain a global concern as human rights violations persist. The first edition of the WCED highlighted the grave impact on victims and their families, calling on states and civil society for action.

In Calais, Northern France, the humanitarian crisis continues in deafening silence. Every day, people on the move leave behind war, famine, and despair in search of a better life — only to clash with walls of hostility and reluctance to solidarity. 2024 closed with a devastating toll: the highest number of lives claimed by the journey across the English Channel.

Often overlooked in history, Indigenous Jumma people and other Adivasis of Bangladesh, played a crucial role in the 1971 Liberation War, fighting alongside the Mukti Bahini for independence and the hopes of greater rights and autonomy—yet their struggle for recognition and self-determination continues to this day.

The Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF) expresses their concerns and resounding condemnation of the recent verdict delivered by the Vietnamese court in Vinh Long Province against Khmer-Krom Buddhist monks and activists. A court in the southern province of Long An has delivered the verdict on November 26, 2024, disregarding the fair trial principles. With sentences ranging from 2 years to 6 years.

In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, GHRD highlights the alarming intersection of gender-based violence and public health. With statistics showing that 70–90% of women in Pakistan experience domestic violence and LGBTQIA+ individuals facing similarly high levels of abuse, this crisis transcends gender and profoundly impacts public health.

As Bangladesh marks more than 50 years since its liberation war, the quest for international recognition of the atrocities committed during the 1971 genocide remains difficult to address due to political, social and legal challenges. Despite the nation’s evolution from a struggling post-war country to a developing state, the memory of the genocide is obscured by political arguments, different stories about what happened and the lack of transparent laws. These contrary accounts raise important questions about the ongoing struggle for justice and recognition despite the silence surrounding this history.

The Bihari community in Bangladesh has faced decades of marginalisation, statelessness, and human rights abuses stemming from their role in the 1971 Liberation War. This article explores their historical plight, legal neglect, and the urgent need for justice and protection.