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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 Jun

Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: A Periodic Review

Afghanistan's women are facing severe setbacks in their rights following the Taliban's return to power, which has led to significant restrictions on education, freedom of movement, and overall well-being. This report examines the complex history and current state of women's rights in Afghanistan, highlighting their resilience and ongoing struggle for dignity amidst oppressive policies. The resurgence of the Taliban has reignited global concern for women's rights, emphasising the urgent need for international support and solidarity in safeguarding their fundamental rights and empowering them for a just future.

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8 Apr

Research Report The Environmental Pollution in Pakistan

Pakistan ranks fourth globally in air pollution, with 99% of its population living in areas with pollution levels exceeding its own standards. The two most populous cities, Karachi and Lahore, […]

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11 Jan

Research on Reconstruction after Natural Disaster and Human Rights Protection in Pakistan

Pakistan experienced a natural disaster from June to August 2022, resulting in over 1700 deaths and 8 million displacements. The flood devastated millions of homes and infrastructure, increasing the national […]

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19 Oct

Bonded Labour Report Sindh

The agricultural industry in Pakistan, which accounts for 18.9% of the economy and employs 42.3% of the labour force, has a long history dating back to the East India Company’s […]

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1 Feb

International Women’s Day in Bangladesh

This report highlights the human rights violations faced by Bangladeshi women, despite constitutional guarantees of equality. Despite the country’s constitutional guarantee of equality, women still face significant disadvantages, including high […]

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1 Mar

South America Report

This report highlights the challenges faced by minorities and marginalized groups in Colombia and Brazil. Brazil is the largest South American country and the fifth most populated in the world, […]

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31 Dec

Annual Report 2012: Human Rights in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition have pledged to create a peaceful, inclusive society, but the country's religious, ethnic, and sexual minorities remain vulnerable to violence, discrimination, and intimidation due to a contradictory constitutional combination of secularism and Islam as the state religion. This is exacerbated by flawed legal procedures, corruption, poverty, illiteracy, and traditional practices. In 2011–2012, indigenous peoples, Hindus, Buddhists, and other minorities faced violations of their rights and property seized by land grabbers, extremists, and political leaders. The largest attacks against Buddhist communities in recent history have raised concerns about the security and rights of minorities in Bangladesh. Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) has monitored human rights for religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh since 2003 and has recently expanded its target groups to include sexual minorities. The reinstallation of a caretaker government to oversee national elections scheduled for 2013 remains a crucial political issue.

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