Human rights defenders are under fire. At a time when the climate crisis is deepening and threats to democracy are on the rise, activists working to protect people and the environment are facing deadly threats. Front Line Defenders documented more than 400 murders of defenders in 2022—the highest number ever
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UN review on human rights in Bangladesh
The United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Bangladesh is underway in Geneva, Switzerland on monday. Law Minister Anisul Huq is leading the Bangladesh delegation at the review meeting that began at 3 pm (Bangladesh Time). Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN
Human rights dilemma: A critical appraisal of the role of UN
Existence is a prerequisite for any entity to be discussable. While theoretical discourse is conceivable about something that does not exist, practical discussion is not. As mankind is an existential being, fundamental rights are inherent to them. Correspondingly, there are accredited rights known as human rights, essential for mankind to
6 killed, 878 injured in political violence in August: HRSS
At least six people were killed and 878 injured in 74 incidents of "political violence" in August, according to a report published by Human Rights Support Society on Saturday (2 September). "Most of these casualties occurred in clashes centred around the ruling Awami League's infighting and BNP's rally. In addition, relating
RBH begins journey for human rights in RMG
The Responsible Business Hub (RBH) has started its journey with an aim to strengthen human rights and environmental due diligence in the readymade garments industry of Bangladesh, a press release said on Monday. The hub, set up by BGMEA and BKMEA with the support of the German development agency GIZ, will
US sanctions against individuals abroad violate rights: UN HR expert
The US has for years been imposing sanctions on individuals and entities without national criminal jurisdiction and in the absence of universal jurisdiction, a UN independent human rights expert said Thursday. This is a clear violation of due process rights, including the presumption of innocence and fair trial, she added. These rights
Strengthen efforts to ensure sexual exploitation of children: UN
Fighting impunity and providing reparations must be at the heart of the international response to suffering and harm inflicted on child victims and survivors of sale and sexual exploitation, a UN expert said Wednesday. In a report to the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council, the UN Special Rapporteur on
ASEAN lawmakers for global action to end Myanmar crisis
Dozens of parliamentarians from several Southeast Asian countries on Friday urged the ASEAN and the international community at large to take swift and concrete action against the illegal military junta led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, and provide real assistance to the pro-democracy forces in Myanmar, following a roundtable
ASEAN parliamentarians cannot escape violations of their human rights
Parliamentarians worldwide face increasing human rights violations and a greater risk of reprisal simply for exercising their mandate or expressing their ideas and opinions. Asia follows the same trend according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). It is the second most dangerous region for MPs, with the number of cases recorded by
We uphold human rights in Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that her Awami League party safeguards human rights instead of violating in Bangladesh. "Awami League doesn't violate human rights here in this country, rather gives protection to it. Awami League ensures the rights of the people," she said. The premier was addressing a