ASIA: Civil society needs to converge to protect rights
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Statement : Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Human Rights Day, the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has released a comprehensive report, State of Human Rights in Asia 2013, covering Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hunger in Asia. The report can be accessed here. Read More...
BANGLADESH: Human Dignity Denied
Statement : Human Rights Day is being observed in Bangladesh, amidst extreme forms of humiliation and denial of human dignity. Lives, livelihoods, and liberties are not only being undermined but being literally denied in the political quest of a few. The two major political camps of Bangladesh are in a diabolical race to grab power at the cost of the common citizen's blood. Read More...
SOUTH KOREA: Sad day to mark international human rights day for the villagers of Miryang, Gangjeong and the workers
Statement : The situation in Miryang seems to have been deteriorating, which has shown by the phenomenon of violence in the area, including threats and harassment followed by arrest and detention against villagers who have protested against the construction of a 765 Kv power transmission tower. After two statements issued in this regard(vicarious administrative execution and discrimination, it was reported that many components needed for the construction of a nuclear power plant in fact have failed to meet the safety standards and their test results have been fabricated with the help of officials working at the Korea Electronic Power Corporation (KEPCO). Those officials involved in corruption are currently under investigation. Read More...
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