Archive

1 Jul

Increased Surveillance, Religious Repression, Censorship of Online Media of Dissemination in Tibet by China

The Chinese occupation of Tibet has led to increased surveillance practices targeting religious freedom and expression. Many Tibetans have been detained for expressing devotion to the Dalai Lama, and Chinese […]

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20 May

Freedom of Speech in Bangladesh

Freedom of expression is a fundamental pillar of democracy, allowing everyone to participate in public affairs. It is recognized at international and national levels, including in international human rights instruments […]

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1 Apr

Chinese Censorship During Harsh Covid-19 Lockdowns

Several individuals in China have been detained due to censorship during the COVID-19 pandemic, a violation of freedom of expression that worsened during the pandemic. The Chinese government has consistently […]

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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

A year of Regression for Press and Media Freedom in Russia

In 2000, Vladimir Putin became president, leading to a crackdown on press freedom in Russia. Independent media channels like ORT, NTV, and TV-6 were taken into state control, and a […]

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31 Oct

Pakistan Report on Sexual Assault and Murder

Pakistan’s Constitution allows freedom of religion for minority groups, but the country has a poor record of safeguarding these rights. Attacks on minorities include targeted violence, abduction, conversion to Islam, […]

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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 […]

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1 Oct

Turkey Report

Turkey is facing a growing human rights crisis, with a decline in the rule of law and democracy, and institutional racism against non-Muslims and ethnic minorities. The country’s protection of […]

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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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31 Dec

Annual Report 2014: Human Rights

Global Human Rights Defence (ghrd) has produced a report on the human rights of religious minorities in Pakistan, highlighting significant violations committed in 2014. The report, aided by the Ministry […]

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