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11 Mar

Human Rights in Afghanistan at the 58th Human Rights Council Session

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.

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7 Mar

The 58th Human Rights Council Session: The Situation of Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

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.

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15 Feb

Legislation and Law Enforcement Regulating The Chain of Gender-based Violence: Child Marriage and Human Trafficking

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.

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15 Feb

Bangladesh’s Current State of Human Rights

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.

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15 Feb

Female Political Representation in Post-Liberation Bangladesh: Dynamics, Challenges and the Impact of Women’s Rights Movements

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.

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13 Feb

HRFP Demands Justice for Blasphemy Accused Farhan Masih and others

HRFP demands justice for Christian youth accused of blasphemy and condemns religious minority rights violations in Pakistan. They condemn forced conversions, abductions, and marriages, and have been working to protect religious minorities since 2013.

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11 Feb

The Universal Periodic Review: Iran, Iraq and Egypt

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.

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29 Jan

The First World Congress on Enforced Disappearances

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.

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2 Dec

Hidden Histories: Indigenous People in Bangladesh and the 1971 Liberation War

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.

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28 Nov

Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation Calls on Vietnam for the Unjust Sentencing of Khmer-Krom Buddhist Monks and Activists by Vietnamese Court

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.

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