38 years on, Argentina looking for its missing, launches international campaign
The dictatorship in Argentina from 1976 to 1983 not only saw massive human rights violations but the abduction of about 500 babies, girls and boys. These children, separated from their families, grew up with false identities, unknown as to who they were.
Jun 10, 2021, 16:21 PM IST
Swiss anti-terrorism law concerns human rights' experts, may radicalise children, UN member says
After a series of attacks in Europe since 2015, Switzerland adopted the law last year to make it easier for the police to monitor and restrict the movement of potential offenders, including children as young as 12.
Jun 04, 2021, 18:07 PM IST
Miserable situation of religious freedom in Pakistan: US Commission on International Religious Freedom
A report released by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) says that the situation of religious freedom is grim in Pakistan and it is worsening day by day.
Apr 22, 2021, 11:07 AM IST
Women marginalized in Pakistan, no such thing as human rights for minorities
US State Department has issued a report on human rights conditions in different countries across the world. It also portrays the picture of the condition of human rights in Pakistan and explains how and why women are marginalized there. It shows the condition of minorities in the country.
Apr 13, 2021, 17:10 PM IST
Pakistan PM Imran Khan blames vulgarity for rising rape, sexual violence in country
Pakistan Prime Minister has blamed vulgarity for rise in rape and sexual violence instead of the deteriorating law and order situation in the country.
Apr 05, 2021, 16:50 PM IST
US co-sponsors UK led resolution on human rights violations in Sri Lanka at 46th UNHRC session
The United States co-sponsored a resolution led by the United Kingdom on "Promoting reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka" in the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Mar 25, 2021, 12:14 PM IST
Pakistan's Sindh High Court slams Imran Khan govt for lack of interest in missing persons' cases
The court said that it is alarming that no legislation has been passed in respect of criminality for those involved in carrying out enforced disappearances.
Mar 24, 2021, 06:54 AM IST
Why does the world need to boycott China’s 2022 Winter Olympics?
Having signed a joint letter condemning the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, human rights groups have stated that allowing the games to continue would embolden China vis-a-vis its appalling human rights abuses in the mainland China and its forcibly occupied territories as well as its destabilising actions in the neighbourhood under the expansionist ideology of Xi Jinping.
Feb 17, 2021, 20:04 PM IST
China builds military base in Pakistan's Gwadar, sparks discontent in Balochistan
The CPEC Authority will construct a fenced wall around the city of Gwadar, creating a massive discontent and furore in the region.
Dec 24, 2020, 08:11 AM IST
Societies change when children take over
# UNICEF #ChildRights #HumanRights
Watch how young children took up cudgels with their enforced circumstances to fight issues like child marriage, discrimination and lack of infrastructure to complete their education and become champions of child rights.
Indian armed forces extremely secular, have utmost respect for human rights laws: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat
The driving ethos of the Indian armed forces is “Insaniyat”( Humanity) and “Sharafat”( Decency). They are extremely secular. The challenge is the changing warfare tactics with the advent of technology," said Rawat.
Dec 27, 2019, 17:11 PM IST
Indian journalist says foreign media ignored Pakistan's role in terror activities in Kashmir at US Congressional hearing
Aarti Tikoo Singh revealed that Pakistani terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) had killed Kashmiri journalist Shujaat Bukhari as he was against the neighbouring country's interference in India's internal matters. She added that LeT had carried out the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks too.
Oct 23, 2019, 11:43 AM IST
No greater enemy of human rights than terrorism and Naxalism: Amit Shah
Shah, who is also the BJP chief, made these remarks while addressing the 26th foundation day celebrations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi.
Oct 12, 2019, 21:10 PM IST
China tightens security around Tiananmen on anniversary of crackdown
The anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown is not spoken of openly in China and will not be formally marked by the government, which ramped up censorship in the run-up and quashed open discussion of the violence.
Jun 04, 2019, 10:27 AM IST
DNA: Non Stop News, March 22nd, 2019
This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.
Mar 22, 2019, 22:06 PM IST
SC issues notice to Modi govt over Army kids plea
SC issues notice to Modi govt over Army kids plea. Daughters of two army officers have moved the Supreme Court seeking formulation of a policy to protect human rights of security forces personnel. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 25, 2019, 13:30 PM IST
Army kids move Supreme Court, seek policy to protect human rights of security personnel
Daughters of two army officers have moved the Supreme Court seeking formulation of a policy to protect human rights of security forces personnel. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 25, 2019, 10:18 AM IST
US senators denounce human rights abuses in China
Although China vehemently denies it, Beijing has often been accused of violating basic principles of human rights - especially of minority communities.
Oct 06, 2018, 07:10 AM IST
India regrets UN human rights chief's remarks on Kashmir
"The people of Kashmir have exactly the same rights to justice and dignity as people all over the world, and we urge the authorities to respect them," she said.
Sep 12, 2018, 13:17 PM IST
Saudi Arabia pushes for death penalty for woman activist
Israa al-Ghomgham has been charged with inciting crowds during anti-government protests.
Aug 24, 2018, 07:35 AM IST
