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Defending our rights is now even deadlier
Oped, Published on 09/05/2025
» The harassment, detention, torture, and eventual murder in 2006 of Anna Politkovskaya, a Russian investigative journalist who exposed government corruption, the horrors of the Second Chechen War, and the increasingly autocratic regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is the subject of a new film, Words of War.
French divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins court appeal
Published on 23/01/2025
» PARIS - A woman, who was blamed by French courts for her divorce because she no longer had sex with her husband, has won an appeal in Europe's top human rights court, the court said on Thursday, reigniting a debate in France over women's rights.
Malala Yousafzai tells Muslim leaders not to 'legitimise' Taliban
AFP, Published on 12/01/2025
» ISLAMABAD - Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders on Sunday not to "legitimise" the Afghan Taliban government and to "show true leadership" by opposing their curbs on women and girls' education.
Room for dissent narrows under new Cambodian PM
Published on 24/12/2024
» PHNOM PENH — Until last year, most Cambodians had lived under only one leader. Hun Sen ruled as prime minister for nearly four decades, tightening his iron grip over the country and systematically silencing the opposition, activists and independent media.
Thai court dismisses activist’s spyware suit
Published on 23/11/2024
» The Bangkok Civil Court has dismissed a lawsuit by activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa against NSO Group Technologies for allegedly failing to prevent him from being targeted with its Pegasus spyware, according to Amnesty International.
Iranian agents ‘plotted to kill Trump’
Published on 09/11/2024
» NEW YORK - US federal prosecutors said on Friday that Iranian plotters had discussed a plan to assassinate Donald Trump before he was elected as president this week.
Animal rights group calls for release of Moo Deng
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2024
» The wildlife activism group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has accused Khao Kheow Open Zoo of exploiting the baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng, saying she belongs in the wild.
Uniting to end gender violence
News, Published on 22/08/2024
» In Southeast Asia, deeply ingrained traditional gender norms often designate women and girls as primary caretakers, leading to a stark gender imbalance in both household responsibilities and societal roles. This deeply embedded gender bias, along with the uneven distribution of unpaid care work, exacerbates the challenges women face, often trapping them in abusive situations and perpetuating a cycle of inequality and economic dependence. Over time, women's autonomy and decision-making power are eroded, increasing the risk of domestic violence -- a global crisis hidden in plain sight.
Activists call for release of political detainees
Published on 14/05/2024
» Activists have stepped up their calls for the release of young political detainees following the death of jailed protester Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom on Tuesday.