India and Bangladesh Must Protect Human Rights: Amnesty
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina begin a summit meeting today in New Delhi…
Has the United Nations Become a Private Club for Entertainment?
According to the United Nations (UN), the year 2016 was a challenging one for the international community. The world body…
UN Approves Panel to Investigate War Crimes in Syria
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to establish an independent panel to assist in the investigation and prosecution of…
Parliament Urged to Amend Human Rights Act in India
It is a common belief in India that the government-run National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a toothless department that…
Can United Nations Protect Your Human Rights? No Way.
As human rights violations are happening all around the world, the United Nations (UN) is observing Human Rights Day today,…
535 Million Children Live in Conflict Areas: UNICEF
An estimated 535 million children – nearly one in four – live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often…