Articles
- Zayaan Alamgir
- 1 October 2024
- GHRD Team
- 30 September 2024
- Asia, China
- Freedom of Expression, Minority Rights, Religious Minorities
On September 29, 2024, a significant demonstration took place in Amsterdam’s Dam Square, where Uyghurs, Tibetans, and South-Mongolians united to demand justice for human rights abuses in China. The event, which attracted over 5,000 participants, called for the end of forced labor, closure of concentration camps, restoration of religious freedom, and preservation of cultural heritage. Organized by various rights groups, the protest garnered international media attention and commitments from Dutch parliamentarians to address human rights issues in China. Future actions include educational workshops and a social media campaign aimed at maintaining pressure on global governments to sanction Chinese officials implicated in human rights violations.
- GHRD Team
- 27 September 2024
- Asia, Bangladesh
- 1971 Bangladesh Genocide, Human Rights, Minority Rights
On September 27, 2024, a symposium titled “Breaking the Bias: Western Media & Human Rights in Bangladesh” was held at Nieuwspoort in The Hague, focusing on the relationship between media representation and human rights, particularly concerning the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh. The event attracted 73 participants including students, professionals, and media workers, and was livestreamed by GHRTV to reach a wider audience. Key components included a keynote speech, a presentation of a report by the Involve team, and a panel discussion featuring experts such as Dr. Anthonie Holslag and Tanbira Hossain. Discussions explored the scientific consensus on the genocide, the influence of historical contexts on media portrayals, and the role of the diaspora in shaping public perceptions. The symposium aimed to deepen the understanding of media bias and its implications for human rights and policy.
- Giulia Fabrizi
- 19 September 2024
- GHRD Team
- 19 September 2024
- Giulia Fabrizi
- 9 September 2024
- Middle East, Palestine
- Activism, Diplomacy
- GHRD Team
- 16 August 2024
- Asia, Pakistan
- Freedom of Speech, Minority Rights, Religious Minorities
On August 15, 2024, an urgent special hearing was held to address escalating human rights violations against minorities in Pakistan, attended by experts, community representatives, and policymakers. The keynote speaker, Professor Nicolas Levrat, emphasized the need for tailored approaches to protect minority rights. A report by the Global Human Rights Defense highlighted personal testimonies and legal analyses of ongoing issues faced by Sindhi, Baloch, Ahmadiyya, and Christian communities, with calls for international intervention. The hearing encouraged attendees to think about their roles in advocating for vulnerable groups and underlined the European Union’s potential influence through trade relations. GHRD’s campaign, “Final Call to Pakistan,” aims to raise awareness of these rights violations.
- Human Rights Focus
- 11 August 2024
- Asia, Pakistan
- Freedom of Religion, Minority Rights, Religious Minorities
On National Minorities Day, Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held an event in Faisalabad, focusing on Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s 1947 speech advocating for religious freedom. Attendees, including political workers and human rights advocates, discussed Jinnah’s ideology and the ongoing targeting of minorities in Pakistan, accentuated by alarming incidents of violence against religious groups. Naveed Walter, president of HRFP, criticized the lack of action from political parties regarding minority rights and called for increased government protection for these communities. The speakers emphasized the need to promote Jinnah’s message actively, incorporate it into the constitution, and address the challenges faced by religious minorities to ensure their fundamental rights and security.
- GHRD Team
- 8 August 2024
- Oona Cateron
- 8 August 2024
- South Asia
- Manouk Driessens
- 6 June 2024
- Sexual Violence, Violent Conflict, War
- Human Rights Focus
- 25 May 2024
- Asia, Pakistan
- Blasphemy Laws, Minority Rights, Religious Minorities
HRFP condemned the mob attack on Christian families in Sargodha on May 25, 2024, following false blasphemy allegations against Nazir Masih and his son Sultan Masih. The victims, owners of a shoe factory, were accused of desecrating the Quran. The HRFP fact-finding team responded to the attack, gathering evidence and demanding justice for the families involved. They criticized the failure to call police during such incidents and highlighted the alarming pattern of mob violence against Christians in Pakistan. President Naveed Walter advocated for reforms and the repeal of blasphemy laws to protect victims.
- Haneen Alawawdeh
- 5 May 2024
- South Asia
- Haneen Alawawdeh
- 5 May 2024
- Elena Vallejo
- 5 May 2024
- World
- UNHRC, United Nations (UN), UPR46
- Laura libertini
- 4 April 2024
- Russia
- Shahad G
- 4 April 2024
- Asia
