Slovakian’s 2024 Presidential Elections: The Fear of a Filo-Russian Agenda
Slovakia’s nationalist, left-wing candidate Peter Pellegrini won the presidential election, overcoming liberal opponent Ivan Korčok. Pellegrini supports Slovakia’s national interests and EU alliance, despite internal disagreements with Prime Minister Robert Fico.
2024 Indonesian Presidential Election: Human Rights Perspective
The 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election saw Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming as the next president and vice president, aiming to address human rights issues and create a just nation, while also addressing controversies.
Nepal By-Elections on April 27th 2024: Replacement of Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly Member
Nepal held elections on April 27th, 2024, with 12 registered candidates, including Abhishek Bahadur Singh, to elect a replacement member for the Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly.
India’s Lok Sabha 2024 Elections
India’s 2024 general elections will shape government composition and policy direction, with a 44-day extended timeline, model code of conduct, 15 million officials, and modern voting mechanisms.
South Korea National Assembly Elections 2024: The Democratic Party of Korea Wins Majority in National Assembly by Securing 174 Seats
South Korea’s National Assembly elections saw the liberal Democratic Party win 174 seats, impacting President Yoon’s domestic policy agenda, but its focus on economic issues may hinder women’s rights progress.
National Assembly Elections Nepal 2024: The Maoist-Centre Now Holding Majority in the National Assembly, Forms a Ruling Left Alliance Within the Government
Nepal’s National Assembly elections on January 25th, 2024, saw the Maoist-Centre party win a majority, with the Left Alliance government in power three times, posing significant human rights and foreign relations implications.
The Interlink Between Mental Health and Human Rights
Human rights and mental health are interconnected, with violations compromising dignity and potentially causing criminal behavior. Addressing this issue is crucial for societal justice and individual well-being.
Navigating Political Manipulation: Safeguarding Marginalised Voices in Electoral Processes
Political manipulation employs cognitive biases like confirmation bias and bandwagon effect to shape public opinion, vote behavior, and decision-making, potentially promoting harmful narratives and deepening societal divisions.
55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Inquiry into Human Rights Violations in Syria
The 2024 European Humanitarian Forum discussed the media’s role in bringing attention to crises, the challenges of addressing protracted conflicts, and the need for intervention in the malnutrition crisis.
The Hunger Strike for Ladakh’s Autonomy and Environmental Preservation
Sonam Wangchuk, a Ladakhi activist, has ended a 21-day hunger strike in Leh, Ladakh, demanding statehood, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, a separate public service commission, and two parliamentary seats.
European Humanitarian Forum 2024 Day 2
The 2024 European Humanitarian Forum discussed the media’s role in bringing attention to crises, the challenges of addressing protracted conflicts, and the need for early intervention in the hunger and malnutrition crisis.
Side Event minorities in South Asia
Panelists at Human Rights Council discussed minority issues in South Asia, particularly Pakistan, critiquing Pakistan’s policies, militarization, and poverty in Gilgit-Baltistan, urging European citizens to participate.
European Humanitarian Forum 2024 Day 1
u717409534_ghrd’s EU team attended the 2024 European Humanitarian Forum, discussing Rohingya, North-West Nigerian, child protection, and conflict’s hidden costs. They emphasized international attention and aid.
55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Violence Against Children
The 55th Human Rights Council session discussed global child suffering, particularly in forced displacement, with over 43 million affected. Delegates urged for protection systems, international intervention, and support for Palestinian children in Gaza.
55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism.
Ben Saul, the Special Rapporteur on human rights and terrorism, presented two reports to the Council, highlighting the need for effective laws, international definitions, and progress in combating terrorism.
55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Human Rights Defenders
The 55th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva emphasized the importance of child and youth activists in human rights advocacy, urging for concerted action.
55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Annual Discussion on the Rights of the Child
At the UN in Geneva representatives from various states discussed children’s rights and inclusive social protection, highlighting the alarming statistics of 1.77 billion children lacking access to social protection.
55th Session of the Human Rights Council, Special Rapporteur against Torture
Alice Jill Edwads presented two reports to the Human Rights Council, highlighting prison conditions and Ukraine’s torture, recommending staff recruitment, salaries, training, and international standards, and addressing vulnerable groups.
55th Session of the Human Rights Council, Panel discussion on countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence
The Human Rights Council discussed the causes and impacts of religious hatred, urging states to develop anti-discrimination legislation and collaborate with civil society to combat hate online.
How Expensive is it to be a Woman? – Unraveling the Cost Beyond Just Numbers
Slovakia’s nationalist, left-wing candidate Peter Pellegrini won the presidential election, overcoming liberal opponent Ivan Korčok. Pellegrini supports Slovakia’s national interests and EU alliance, despite internal disagreements with Prime Minister Robert Fico.
ICJ Begins Court Proceedings Against Syria Under the Torture Convention
The International Court of Justice is hearing Canada and the Netherlands v. Syrian Arab Republic, involving torture by the Syrian government and intelligence apparatus. The decision could significantly impact accountability.