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19 Mar

The Expert Peace Initiative and the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict

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.

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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

Human Rights in the Philippines: Marcos Jr.’s Limited Progress and Continued Abuses

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.

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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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6 Mar

Transitional Justice in Bangladesh: An Evaluation of the Role of International Crimes Tribunal for Prosecuting the Crimes of the Liberation War of 1971

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.

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1 Mar

Resources to Understand the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide

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.

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28 Feb

Contradiction Between the Spirit of July Revolution and Attacks on Indigenous Communities

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.

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20 Feb

Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Asia: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

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.

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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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