Under the policy, all women and girls are mandated to fill out a detailed form providing personal information, reasons and previous history of traveling without a male guardian. Those who refuse to complete or submit the form are denied exit. “Not only is this policy discriminatory, but it also restricts the freedom of movement of…
For millennia, civilisations have looked up to the sky pondering the origin and mysteries of the Moon. Ground-based observations enabled by the invention of the first telescopes opened a new chapter in understanding Earth’s celestial companion, and for humankind itself. ‘One small step’ Following the birth of space exploration nearly 70 years ago, the Moon…
“The post-Cold War period is over, and we are moving towards a new global order and a multipolar world,” António Guterres said. He highlighted geopolitical tensions, grave human rights violations, distrust in public institutions, new conflicts, terrorism, and the weaponization of emerging technologies. Insecurity is being stoked by a rising threat of nuclear war and…
The commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day, which is celebrated on 18 July, pays tribute to his fight for freedom and equality, both at home and around the world. Mr. Mandela, who was affectionately known by his Xhosa clan name, Madiba, spent nearly three decades in jail for standing up to human rights abuses and…
Established by the General Assembly in 1966, the Prize was awarded for the first time in 1968 on what is now Human Rights Day, 10 December, and it is awarded every five years for achievements in the field of human rights. Previous recipients have included Jimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela, Dr. Denis Mukwege, Eleanor Roosevelt, Malala Yusafzai, and the International…
Information on the projects and the positive impact they are having on the lives of victims, and children born as a result of sexual exploitation, are contained within the fund’s fifth annual report released earlier this week, covering 2022. Contributions to the Trust Fund can be made by governments, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, private institutions,…
Photo courtesy of American Media Sweden’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the staff of the embassy in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is safe. Speaking to the news agency on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, it has been said that the responsibility for the protection of diplomatic missions and…
File photo Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have split from the British royal family, are under a lot of pressure to live up to the expectations of their fans as they face serious financial difficulties. Harry and Meghan are struggling to maintain their contracts after losing their partnerships with popular audio streaming service Spotify…
File photo In India, which declares itself to be a secular country, another heartbreaking incident of oppression and violence against minorities has taken place. According to Indian media reports, two Christian women in Manipur were stripped naked after brutal violence, the video of which is also viral on social media. According to Indian media reports,…
Photo courtesy of Social Media Due to heavy rain in the Indian state of Maharashtra, 10 people were killed in a landslide in Raigad district. According to Indian media, 100 people are feared to be buried under the soil due to landslides in Raigarh. According to media reports, about 40 houses were buried under the…
