Prosecuting the Taliban Regime’s Violations of CEDAW in Afghanistan: Legal Obstacles
The article examines the potential legal action against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, assessing the challenges to women’s rights within Afghan legislation.
Iran Women’s Movement: A Decade Of Political Activism
The death of Mahsa Amini on 16 September 2022, after being detained by Iran’s morality police for not wearing her veil correctly, triggered a wave of unprecedented protests across the country. These demonstrations, marked by the participation of women and youth, signal profound social changes in Iran. While the protests of 2022 represent a significant moment, they follow a long history of civil resistance since the 1979 revolution, highlighting the growing importance of women as central figures in Iran’s political and social activism. This article explores the evolution and radicalisation of these movements.
The Role of Digital Platforms and Pornography in Online Sexual Violence Cases
This article examines Pornhub’s 2020 cases and the positive implications for women in mainstream pornography, highlighting the lack of specific instruments to prevent online violence.
Being a Black Woman in Italy: a Hyper-Sexualisation Rooted in Colonial Heritage
Italy’s Black women face discrimination and harassment due to skin color, racial fetishism, and colonial legacy, perpetuating hyper-sexualization, exclusion, and biases, particularly in Italian colonies.
Voices in the Rain: Vietnam’s UPR Session Amid NGO Protests
The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of Yemen in Geneva has highlighted significant human rights violations in Yemen, prompting calls for international action and highlighting the country’s commitment to addressing these issues.
Shattering the Silence: Sexual Violence as a Means of War
Wartime sexual violence against women is a taboo issue, causing physical, psychological, and social harm, yet international law has neglected it, with no explicit mention in human rights sources.
Insights from the 46th UPR Session: Assessing Cambodia’s Human Rights Landscape
The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review of Cambodia presented its report, emphasizing its commitment to human rights, democracy, political stability, economic growth, justice-seeking, digital transformation, and inclusive development.
Examining Yemen’s Human Rights Landscape: Insights from the 46th UPR Session
The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of Yemen in Geneva has highlighted significant human rights violations in Yemen, prompting calls for international action and highlighting the country’s commitment to addressing these issues.
46th UPR Session: Fourth Cycle of Afghanistan
The 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of Afghanistan highlighted deteriorating human rights, especially for women and girls, and the Taliban’s refusal to comply with international treaties, requiring independent monitoring and prosecution.
Nepal By-Elections on April 27th 2024: Replacement of Ilham-2 Constituency Member in the House of Representatives
Nepal’s House of Representatives elections on April 27th, 2024, will elect a replacement from Ilam-2 constituency, focusing on infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education.
2024 Parliamentary Elections in the Maldives
The Maldives’ upcoming parliament elections on April 12th, 2024, will scrutinize President Muizzu’s administrative policies amid India and China tensions, with opposition parties addressing internal issues.
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.