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World News | As Polling Day in Bangladesh Draws Close, Election Commission Says It Will Protect Voting Rights of Minorities
27 Jan 2026 12:56 GMT
… of international concern.
Reports from human rights organisations and government agencies indicate … duty bound to to protect the voting rights of minorities and ensure a peaceful … together to ensure that no violations occur during the electoral process …
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Pakistan Enacts National Commission For Minorities Rights Act 2025 To Protect Minorities
27 Jan 2026 09:58 GMT
… Protection of Communal Properties Historical Perspective An ad hoc minority rights … Human Rights or Minorities Affairs Department, and two human rights … in cases of human rights violations against minorities. It … a massive awareness campaign over the years …
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PA debate flags minority rights issues
26 Jan 2026 21:38 GMT
.Punjab Assembly. PHOTO: FILE
LAHORE:
The Punjab Assembly witnessed a focused session on human rights and minority issues, where lawmakers raised concerns over representation, allocation of development funds and systemic discrimination.
The session saw a …
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Who Is Imaan Mazari? Pakistan Human Rights Lawyer Jailed for 17 Years Over ‘Anti-State’ Social Media Posts
26 Jan 2026 12:52 GMT
… has sentenced prominent human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari … focused on enforced disappearances, minority rights, press freedom and … their criticism of alleged human rights abuses. Speaking after … legal system to intimidate human rights defenders. In January …
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Why Pakistan jailed human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari for 17 years
26 Jan 2026 11:42 GMT
… enforced disappearances and alleged human rights abuses, which were … represented victims of human rights violations and is an outspoken … ’s most recognisable human rights lawyers, known for … to enforced disappearances, minority rights, press freedom and …
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Who is Imaan Mazari? Human Rights lawyer, critic of Asim Munir’s army, now jailed for 17 years in Pakistan due to…
26 Jan 2026 09:01 GMT
… enforced disappearances and alleged human rights abuses, claims that … on Enforced disappearances, Minority rights, Press freedom and … out against excesses to human rights,” she said.
Journalist … special rapporteur for human rights defenders said the cases …
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Strong laws, weak implementation: Pakistan’s human rights crisis is one of enforcement, not intent
24 Jan 2026 15:26 GMT
… , and weak policing allow violations to endure, especially in … exploitation, gender violence, and minority rights. At the same time, increasing … test is whether it can protect. Human rights credibility is built not … — without fear, delay, or discrimination.
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Human Rights Still Vital for Minority Groups
24 Jan 2026 11:47 GMT
… Human rights advocates are calling for concerted efforts to curb these violations … continue exposing discrimination and work collaboratively to achieve universal human rights for … agenda on the protection and promotion of the rights of minority groups.
Some …
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It’s an unusual populist moment, but America has faced such turbulence before
27 Jan 2026 10:20 GMT
… sedate norms of political campaigns, inventing the whistle- … It outlawed racial segregation and discrimination, and, eventually, Americans … of law, or the rights of minorities. As Dr. Mudde explains …
Historically, though, his violations are neither the first …
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The cultural roots of Turkish New Year traditions
27 Jan 2026 11:59 GMT
… the home, community, and protection. Turkey’s customs also … with deep implications for minority rights, recognition, and political legitimacy … worlds, complex in its diverse beliefs and identities that … worlds, complex in its diverse beliefs and identities that …