Who Is Hansa Mehta, Indian Feminist Honoured By UNGA
Hansa Jivraj Mehta was a prominent Indian scholar, educator, social reformer and writer. Mehta extensively worked for women’s rights throughout her life.
Jun 25, 2024, 16:20 PM IST
National Conference Of WHRPC Concludes In Delhi With Pledge To Uphold Human Rights
WHRPC President Dr. Tapan Kumar Routray said that the international organization World Human Rights Protection Commission also works to unite the general public, teachers, organizations and government bodies to adopt human rights and promote them around the world.
Nov 06, 2023, 23:29 PM IST
WHRPC Chairman Tapan Kumar Calls Upon President Murmu, Union Minister Gadkari
The WHRPC chief has time and again emphasised the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining them in an idealized form in this era of political and military powers.
Jul 11, 2023, 00:16 AM IST
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan Says, 'Taliban Will Not Respect Human Rights Until...'
"Considering the circumstances, is there any other alternative to the Taliban in Afghanistan? No, there isn't," Imran Khan reportedly said in a CNN interview.
Mar 27, 2023, 06:45 AM IST
UNSC calls for Aung San Suu Kyi release in 1st-ever Myanmar resolution; India, Russia, China abstain
The resolution was passed with 12 votes in favor and three abstentions from China, Russia, and India.
Dec 22, 2022, 10:42 AM IST
Around 28 million Afghans to need humanitarian assistance in 2023, predicts UN
Afghanistan is currently grappling with a serious humanitarian crisis as according to international assessments, the country now has the highest number of people in emergency food insecurity in the world
Dec 03, 2022, 23:51 PM IST
At least 326 people killed in Iran protests which began 2 months ago
Iran is facing one of its biggest and most unprecedented shows of dissent following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman.
Nov 13, 2022, 15:01 PM IST
Ales Bialiatski, Russia's Memorial, Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties win 2022 Nobel Peace Prize
"BREAKING NEWS: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2022 #NobelPeacePrize to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties," the official Twitter handle of the Nobel Prize said.
Oct 07, 2022, 15:48 PM IST
Foreign aid pouring into Afghanistan disappears into the hands of Taliban: Experts
Many of the stories the world reads about Taliban-controlled Afghanistan are fabricated, said Massoud Hossaini, Pulitzer Award winner and Human Rights campaigner.
Jun 25, 2022, 23:24 PM IST
Organisations dedicated to human rights should work together: Dr Tapan Kumar Rautaray
Amid growing human rights injustices across the world, Dr. Tapan explains how WHRPC strives to protect the Universal Declaration of Rights enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
Jun 15, 2022, 23:22 PM IST
DNA: How safe are human rights in America?
America has released a new report on human rights in which it has expressed concern over some incidents in India. But the big question is whether human rights are protected in America.
Apr 14, 2022, 23:52 PM IST
'Human rights can never be one-sided', says Home Minister Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
Human rights can never be one-sided, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha. He also added that, not only do terrorists have human rights, but those who died in the blast also have human rights.
Apr 06, 2022, 21:44 PM IST
US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing over China's human rights 'atrocities'
US President Joe Biden had said last month that he was considering such a boycott amid criticism of China`s human rights record.
Dec 07, 2021, 06:04 AM IST
As calls to boycott Beijing Olympics grow louder, Lithuania shows the way
Human rights groups and political critics of China are exerting pressure on many Western governments and firms to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Dec 05, 2021, 19:08 PM IST
Joe Biden-Xi Jinping high-stakes virtual meet today; climate change, Taiwan, human rights on agenda
The meeting is likely to cover a range of topics including tensions over China`s military activity near Taiwan and human rights, as well as cooperation on climate change, reported The Hill.
Nov 15, 2021, 06:29 AM IST
Deshhit: Watch nation's top news in detail, Oct 12, 2021
This segment of Zee News brings detailed news stories of the day.
Oct 12, 2021, 21:28 PM IST
Selective approach on human rights is dangerous, says BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party's national spokesperson Sambit Patra has launched a scathing attack on Congress after PM Modi's address to NHRC. Meanwhile, he also slammed Congress Party on their dual behavior and said that selective behavior on human rights is dangerous.
Oct 12, 2021, 15:16 PM IST
Meet Activist Dr. Dibyajyoti Saikia, who is on a mission to create progressive society
Dr. Saikia has been working tirelessly to create awareness drives and sensitization programs across the country over a range of issues to reestablish peace and communal harmony.
Oct 07, 2021, 20:50 PM IST
Elgar Parishad case: No NIA action till HC hears Varavara Rao's medical bail extension plea on Sep 6
Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case and currently on interim medical bail granted by HC in February this year, is supposed to surrender before the Taloja prison authorities on September 5.
Sep 03, 2021, 18:13 PM IST
Afghan refugees protest outside UNHCR office in Delhi- In pics
Afghan refugees staged a protest in front of the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Delhi seeking refugee cards, resettlement options to a third country, and security from the international body and the Indian government.
Aug 23, 2021, 18:29 PM IST
