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16 Aug

Special Hearing: Addressing Human Rights Violations in Pakistan

The Hague-based special hearing highlighted escalating human rights violations against minorities in Pakistan, highlighting severe persecution, discrimination, and population decline, as presented by the Global Human Rights Defense.

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11 Aug

HRFP observed National Minorities Day 2024 on “Jinnah’s 11th August Speech on Religious Freedom.”

HRFP held a protest rally on National Minorities Day, highlighting the importance of religious freedom and urging the government to protect and promote their rights.

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1 Jul

The 16th Meeting of the 56th Session of the Human Rights Council: Discussion on Discrimination Against Women and Girls

The Human Rights Council's 16th meeting discussed gender discrimination, highlighting challenges like gender stereotypes, insufficient representation, and violence against women. Recommendations included promoting equality and combating discrimination.

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17 Jun

Prosecuting the Taliban Regime’s Violations of CEDAW in Afghanistan: Legal Obstacles

The article examines the potential legal action against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, assessing the challenges to women's rights within Afghan legislation.

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8 Jun

The Role of Digital Platforms and Pornography in Online Sexual Violence Cases

This article examines Pornhub's 2020 cases and the positive implications for women in mainstream pornography, highlighting the lack of specific instruments to prevent online violence.

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25 May

HRFP Press Release: Blasphemy Mob Attack Sargodha

HRFP condemns violent mob attack on Christian families in Sargodha, Pakistan, for false blasphemy allegations, demanding justice and policy reforms.

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20 May

Being a Black Woman in Italy: a Hyper-Sexualisation Rooted in Colonial Heritage

Italy's Black women face discrimination and harassment due to skin color, racial fetishism, and colonial legacy, perpetuating hyper-sexualization, exclusion, and biases, particularly in Italian colonies.

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11 May

Voices in the Rain: Vietnam’s UPR Session Amid NGO Protests

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of Yemen in Geneva has highlighted significant human rights violations in Yemen, prompting calls for international action and highlighting the country's commitment to addressing these issues.

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9 May

Shattering the Silence: Sexual Violence as a Means of War

Wartime sexual violence against women is a taboo issue, causing physical, psychological, and social harm, yet international law has neglected it, with no explicit mention in human rights sources.

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8 May

Insights from the 46th UPR Session: Assessing Cambodia’s Human Rights Landscape

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review of Cambodia presented its report, emphasizing its commitment to human rights, democracy, political stability, economic growth, justice-seeking, digital transformation, and inclusive development.

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