human rights

Stakeholders call for inclusive governance stronger civil society role

A Dhaka policy dialogue highlighted inclusive governance, civil society collaboration, and youth participation as key drivers of equitable development,...

Uganda activists seek referendum on sovereignty bill over rights fears

Activists in Uganda warn the sovereignty bill could harm rights, remittances and investment, urging a referendum and wider public...

Pacific leaders highlight regional treaty reporting at CSW70 event

Pacific leaders and partners at CSW70 spotlight regional treaty reporting initiatives, highlighting Fiji and Samoa examples to strengthen participation...

Bangladesh coastal declaration urged after Dhaka summit, rights in focus

At Bangladesh’s first National Coastal Conference, stakeholders drafted a 27-point declaration urging rights-based, integrated policies to protect 43.5 million...

Five Cambodian youth environmental activists jailed for 600 days

Five Mother Nature Cambodia activists have spent over 600 days in prison, as global rights groups condemn their convictions...

Climate migrants in Bangladesh are trapped in modern slavery

From floods to forced labour: Bangladesh’s climate migrants trapped in modern slavery Climate-driven displacement in Bangladesh is pushing millions into...

Belém braces for COP30 amid human rights and oil drilling concerns

As the world turns its attention to Belém, Brazil, for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the...

COP29: 59 orgs for protecting people, not polluters

It is demanded that November 22 be recognised annually as Climate and Migrant Justice Day, aiming to increase visibility...

Bangladesh’s Sohanur crowned YAS24 Award at UN headquarters

He was among five winners picked for their outstanding contributions to democracy, human rights, social, and environmental transformation through...