Tag: Human Rights

Can a Single Word at the UN Justify Conflict? Kuwait Pushes Back

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The Kuwaiti ambassador to the UN in Geneva made an aggressive statement in response to UN-linked documents that referred...

Meet the Young Changemakers Turning Commonwealth Values into Action in Bangladesh

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ A lively group of 100 young Bangladeshis recently came together in a bid to grasp better the values...

Is Malawi About to Set a New Human Rights Standard? Commonwealth Steps In!

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Human Rights Unit, in collaboration with Malawi’s Ministry of Justice, recently conducted a two-day working...

Inside the Workshop That Could Transform Human Rights in Sierra Leone

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ A recent Commonwealth-supported workshop has significantly enhanced the capacity of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone to...

The $270M Secret: How U.S. Aid is Allegedly Bankrolling Soros’ Agenda!

Lead_Story admin -
(Commonwealth_India) The U.S. government has provided substantial funding to organizations associated with Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros over the last...

Jimmy Carter Dead at 100: How the Humble Leader Transformed the World

Global Ishini Dabare -
On Sunday, December 29, Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a prominent figure in humanitarian...
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Will Australia’s Social Media Ban for Teens Backfire?

Business & Trade Suraj Atapattu -
Australia (Commonwealth) _ "A complete prohibition would place the blame for businesses' destructive business practices on young people rather...

Is a Social Media Ban the Answer for Teen Safety?

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia's House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at prohibiting social media use by children under the age...

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Speaks Out Against Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh

Asia Sarojini P -
Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has strongly condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari,...

Cyprus’s Tightrope Walk Between Security and Human Rights

Europe admin -
After months of uncertainty and diplomatic pressure, Cypriot authorities have finally resolved the standoff involving dozens of immigrants stranded...

Can Climate Justice and Human Rights Go Hand-in-Hand?

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, thousands gathered in London on Saturday, uniting their voices under...

Sheikh Hasina or Bangladesh? Friendship or Justice?: A test for India’s loyalty!

Lead_Story Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ When a friend is in trouble, there begins a diplomatic war. Since Sheikh Hasina sought shelter...

Paul Kagame’s bid for extended tenure

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Rwandans have once again cast their votes in an election that promises to extend President...

Commonwealth Secretary-General honors D-day

Commonwealth Organisations Sarojini P -
UK (Commonwealth Union)_ In light of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Right Honourable Patricia...

Bolstering human rights mechanisms

Commonwealth Organisations Sarojini P -
UK (Commonwealth Union)_ Commonwealth Pacific states have pledged to enhance their national human rights mechanisms and reporting procedures. This...

Backing up Eswatini’s human rights advancement

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Sarojini P -
UK (Commonwealth Union)_ The Southern African nation of the Kingdom of Eswatini has reaffirmed its adherence to United Nations...