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Nepal’s Transitional Justice Bill: A Step Forward in Addressing Civil War Atrocities

Asian News MakersAugust 30, 2024

by Asian News MakersAugust 30, 2024064

Nepal’s President, Ramchandra Paudel, on Thursday certified the Transitional Justice (TJ) Bill, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to address the atrocities committed...

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Bangladesh Vows to Safeguard Hindus and Minorities Amid Rising Violence

Asian News MakersAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024

by Asian News MakersAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024089

In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Bangladesh has assured the protection and safety of Hindus and all minorities residing in the...

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Pakistan’s Human Rights Body Urges Effective Implementation of Anti-Trafficking Laws

Asian News MakersJune 12, 2024June 13, 2024

by Asian News MakersJune 12, 2024June 13, 20240163

Raising concerns over the country’s human rights situation, particularly for women, Pakistan Human Rights Commission (PHRC) emphasized that developing comprehensive anti-trafficking legislation and a National...

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Kashmiri Poet Ahmed Farhad Declared a Case of Enforced Disappearance by Islamabad High Court

Asian News MakersJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

by Asian News MakersJune 12, 2024June 12, 20240157

In a significant ruling on Monday, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared Kashmiri poet Ahmed Farhad as an enforced disappearance...

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Durga Puja continues the tradition of reflecting upon issues of humanitarian concerns!!

Asian News MakersOctober 30, 2023October 31, 2023

by Asian News MakersOctober 30, 2023October 31, 20230391

When the world undergoes a challenging situation due to ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, people of India while witnessing annual and long festive period, did not forget...

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Mina Akbari, an Afghan journalist who fled her country, continues to live under threat from the Taliban regime

Asian News MakersMay 3, 2023May 4, 2023

by Asian News MakersMay 3, 2023May 4, 20230857

"I received a lot of threats in Afghanistan, the Taliban threatened me with death, even threatened my family, and they are threatening me in Pakistan...

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International Labour Day: Revisiting how century-old struggle has comtemporary relevance

Asian News MakersMay 1, 2023May 1, 2023

by Asian News MakersMay 1, 2023May 1, 20230627

Labour Day or May Day is celebrated in various ways around the world. In some countries, it is an official public holiday, while in others,...

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Women Rights: Realities beyond #internationalwomenday!!

Asian News MakersMarch 13, 2023March 22, 2023

by Asian News MakersMarch 13, 2023March 22, 20230806

Women have been fighting for equal rights for decades. Although many countries have safeguarded women through their respective constitutions even in these countries the realities...

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Child marriage ban: Activists cautious amid government crackdown in Assam

Asian News MakersFebruary 14, 2023April 4, 2023

by Asian News MakersFebruary 14, 2023April 4, 20230582

Child marriage was and is still a regular occurrence in rural areas across India. Such cases often go unreported due to the social setup surrounding...