Archive

2 Aug

Abuse of boys in Pakistan and Bangladesh

Boys’ abuse in Bangladesh and Pakistan is rooted in historical and cultural norms, influenced by patriarchal systems and societal expectations. These systems normalize subjugation and reinforce conformity, leading to abuse […]

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1 Jul

Sexual Violence Against Women in Hollywood

This report examines the pervasive issue of sexual violence against women, using the Harvey Weinstein case and the #MeToo movement as key examples. It highlights how systemic abuse in Hollywood reflects wider societal issues, urging action to strengthen legal protections and demand accountability across all sectors. Read on to explore the path toward lasting change.

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1 Aug

Monthly Report Pakistan

This monthly report aims to provide an overview of significant human rights abuses against minority and marginalized groups in Pakistan during August 2022. It will cover Pakistan’s history, geography, and […]

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1 Jul

Monthly Report Pakistan

This monthly report provides an overview of human rights abuses against minority and marginalized groups in Pakistan in July 2022. It examines the country’s history, political structure, minority groups, religions, […]

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1 Mar

Sri Lanka Report

This report highlights the challenges faced by minorities and marginalized groups in Sri Lanka, a South-East Asian nation. The Sinhalese, the majority religion, dominates the population, but the Tamils, primarily […]

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31 Oct

Human Rights Violations in Malaysia

Malaysia, a multicultural country with diverse religions, ethnicities, and refugees, predominantly consists of the Bumiputra's, also known as ''sons of the land''. Despite Malaysia's democratic ideals, such as equality, freedom of speech, and justice, ethnic rights violations against these minorities persist. Hate speech against minorities and migrant refugees, particularly the Rohingya refugees, is common. Migrant workers face labor abuses, enforced disappearances, and human rights violations including violence, LGBTQ abuse, media restrictions, child labor, and human trafficking. The Malaysian government must work to protect the rights of all citizens, including minorities, migrants, women, transgender people, and refugees.

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1 Sep

Monthly Report Pakistan

In September 2020, Pakistan experienced a series of cases involving Christian activists, blasphemy suspects, witch hunts on journalists, cybercrime cases, enforced disappearances, atrocities against minority groups, missing persons, and the […]

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30 Sep

Quarterly Human Rights Report 2011: Minorities in Bangladesh

Global Human Rights Defence (ghrd) has been active in Bangladesh since 2003, conducting fact-finding missions and media monitoring on human rights abuses against minorities, women, and children. The organization investigates […]

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