Author GHRD

12 Apr

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.

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12 Apr

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.

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12 Apr

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.

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10 Apr

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.

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6 Apr

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.

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1 Apr

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.

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27 Mar

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.

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26 Mar

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.

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20 Mar

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.

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20 Mar

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.

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