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1 Jan

Minority Rights Violations in Hungary

Hungary has been consistently violating international law since the election of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in 2010, targeting minorities’ rights and democracy. In 2021, the government targeted migrants, asylum seekers, […]

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1 Nov

Gender Equality in Canada

Gender equality is a fundamental right in many nations, aiming to create a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. It includes equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for all genders, including the right to liberty, security, education, and work. However, women, transgender people, and non-binary people have been more vulnerable to discrimination based on their gender since history. Most human rights instruments prohibit discrimination in treatment and outcome. Canadian law prohibits discrimination and differential treatment based on gender, with Section 28 of the Canadian Human Rights Act of 1977 stating that all Canadians have the right to equal opportunity, fair treatment, and an environment free of discrimination. October is dedicated to women, girls, and gender equality in Canada since 1992. However, statistics show high rates of gender-based violence, gender pay gap, and sexual assault and harassment against women. The report discusses ongoing human rights problems related to gender discrimination in Canada, focusing on women's rights in general and women from minority backgrounds, such as Indigenous, disabled, and transgender communities.

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11 May

All Equal for the Law in the United Arab Emirates? The LGBT Community

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a young federation with a diverse community, with 80% being migrant workers or expats from Pakistan to the US. The UAE’s culture is based […]

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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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25 Jul

The Invisible Minority: The Situation of the LGBT Community in Bangladesh

The report by Global Human Rights Defence, commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, highlights the challenges faced by the Bangladeshi LGBT community. The report, based on interviews with 50 individuals, aims to examine the experiences of the LGBT community, including discrimination, violence, and social exclusion. The report also highlights the need for a strong LGBT network and movement, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness of sexual orientation and gender identities, creating LGBT networks, and building alliances with non-LGBT communities. The findings provide a basis for future strategies to improve the rights of LGBT people in Bangladesh and internationally. The report highlights the need for a bottom-up approach to community development and the need for a strong LGBT network and movement.

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