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Israel Faces Global Outcry for Violations Amid Journalist Deaths in Gaza Conflict.

By Shafaat Yar Khan The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has raised serious concerns about human rights violations, particularly regarding the targeted killing of...

Legal Facade or Real Change? EU Questions Effectiveness of Pakistan’s Rights Framework

In a recent evaluation report released on Tuesday, the European Union shed light on various human rights challenges facing Pakistan. The comprehensive assessment, conducted...

War Crimes Revealed: Whistleblower’s Disclosure Sparks Calls for Accountability in Australian Defense Forces over Afghanistan

Australian SAS search operation in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, in May 2012. Screenshot from ABC News, Four Corners, March 16, 2020. In a startling turn of...

Border Crisis Deepens as Thousands Seek Refuge in India Amid Myanmar’s Ongoing Strife.

In a distressing turn of events, more than 5,000 Myanmar nationals have sought refuge in India as clashes intensify between the military junta and...

Afghan Tailors Flee to Pakistan After Ban on Stitching Women’s Clothing

By Ashfaq Yusufzai Afghan Women refugees undergoing sewing and embroidery training in Peshawar, Pakistan. Credit: Ashfaq Yusufzai/IPS “I had my shop in Afghanistan but came here after...

How an Australian mother and son rescued dozens of children from this war-ravaged nation

By Rashida Yosufzai In their home in Sydney’s suburbs, Nawid Cina and Mahboba Rawi sit anxiously waiting for news of the children, widows and staff...

Palestinian Poet and Novelist Heba Abu Nada Killed by Israeli Strike

The renowned Palestinian poet and novelist Heba Abu Nada has passed away, the Palestinian Ministry of Culture announced in a heartbreaking statement. Heba Abu...

Journalists’ Sacrifice in Gaza-Israel Conflict

As the Gaza-Israel conflict continues to ravage the region, a somber narrative of collateral damage has emerged, revealing the devastating toll inflicted upon the...

Why did Beijing choose this moment to release Cheng Lei, and what might it signify?

By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic Cheng Lei's trial was held in secret.  The federal government is touting the release of Cheng Lei as proof its diplomatic...

Balancing Security and Compassion: Pakistan’s Stance on Afghan Nationals in the Country

In recent years, Pakistan has been confronted with the ongoing challenge of addressing the issue of illegal and undocumented immigration, particularly concerning Afghan nationals....

Afghan Women Speak Out About Life and Resistance Two Years After the Taliban Takeover

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on 15 August 2021 has devastated millions of Afghanis. But women and girls have been particularly affected by progressively...

Safeguarding Childhood: Pakistan’s Ongoing Effort to Protect Children

Children are the future of any nation, and their well-being and rights should be a top priority for governments and societies. However, in Pakistan,...

Jailed Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Fighting Women’s Oppression

On October 6, 2023, the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist and advocate for women's rights. This award...

Malala Yousafzai Set to be the Youngest Speaker at Mandela Annual Lecture

Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and a tireless advocate for education, will create history as the youngest speaker at...

Indian-Origin Woman’s Death By Suicide Amid Custody Battle For Her Children With Australia

The tragic death by suicide last week of Priyadarshini Patil, a 40-year-old Indian-origin woman from Australia, and her family's battle for custody of her...

Stone crushers deserve a better deal

Visual: Star We are concerned to learn about the dire straits of stone crushers in Lalmonirhat, who work exceedingly hard to advance our economy only...

Insulting woman, being rude to her wouldn’t amount to outraging modesty: HC

A view of Delhi High Court, in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Insulting a woman or being rude to her and...

USAID Offers Protection to Journalists & NGOs Facing Defamation Lawsuits

By Thalif Deen The world’s news media — both under authoritarian regimes and democratic governments– continue to come under relentless attacks and political harassment. “Freedom of the...

Myanmar crisis dominates ASEAN meeting amid continued violence and diplomatic stalemate

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Myanmar's military of using a thermobaric bomb or "vacuum bomb" in an air strike on an opposition village,...

Pakistan’s rape problem

Syed Mohammad Ali There is no denying that Pakistan is an unfair and dangerous place for women. There is a plethora of international and national...

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