Human Rights
US says deeply concerned over human rights abuses, religious discrimination in Pak
It urged the Pakistani government to uphold the rule of law and the freedoms enshrined in the country's constitution.
Pakistan blacklists, expels global journalists' group leader
Joel Simon called the expulsion of Steven Butler 'baffling' and 'a slap in the face' to those concerned about press freedom in Pakistan.
Kurds accuse Turkey of using banned incendiary weapons
Kurdish administration said Turkey had resorted to their use because of unexpectedly stiff resistance by Kurdish fighters.
They cry victim when they are perpetrators: India slams Pak over human rights charge
There was a need to call out those who are misusing the UNHRC for 'malicious political agenda under the garb of human rights', Thakur said.
Army to set up Human Rights section
This was approved by Defence Minster Rajnath Singh as part of a number of decisions taken regarding reorganisation of Army Headquarters.
Where parties fail, can civil society succeed?
Defending the people and fighting for their rights at the ground level became less and less important.
The Arc of Joan who lent her voice to human rights
That landmark moment transformed the trajectory of Joan Baez’s life and career. By 1963, she already had four albums to her credit.
Torture rampant in J&K detention centres: Report
It claimed that seventy percent of torture victims are civilians and that eleven percent die during or as a result of torture.
Attack on security personnel should be stopped: NHRC
The Commission believes that such attacks against security personnel on duty should be stopped, which are a grave violation to human rights.
A life story
Gratitude is a great enabler, says eminent dancer Sonal Mansingh as she recalls her journey.