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Human Rights: Kashmir in focus
Since coming to power in 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has had a poor human rights record, particularly in regard to religious minorities. The BJP positions itself on the right side of the political spectrum, but its current leader, PM Modi, is accused of inciting violence against Muslims during his time as Gujrat’s chief …
Webinar on Highlighting Hindutva’s Global Network, and Human Rights Violations against the Indian Muslims and in IIOJK
PRESS RELEASE, September 29 2022 ISLAMABAD: A webinar on “Highlighting Hindutva’s Global Network, and Human Rights Violations against the Indian Muslims and in IIOJK,” was held on Thursday and was participated by Dr Mujeeb Afzal, Associate Professor School of Politics and International Relations, Qauid-e-Azam University; Ambassador (retd) Asif Durrani, Maham Naweed, Research Fellow …
IPRI Seminar: “Debating the Human Rights Violations and War Crimes in IIOJK including Russell Tribunal 2021 Proceedings”
Join us for our seminar on “Debating the Human Rights Violations and War Crimes in IIOJK including Russell Tribunal 2021 Proceedings”Date: Jan 5, 2022Time: 11:00 AM (PST)
One-day Workshop “Human Rights Violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK): Kashmiri Aspirations and Responsibility of International Community”
General: A one-day workshop titled “Human Rights Violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK): Kashmiri Aspirations and Responsibility of International Community” was organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) on August 8, 2017 at IPRI conference hall, Islamabad. The workshop consisted of one working session, in addition to an …
CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS ASPECT TO HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights (HR) as agreed under Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) are often projected as universal. However we live in a uniquely diverse world, with varied traditions, cultures and religions. Culture and religion play an integral role in human life, create a collective identity; upheld by states in the international arena alongside other states. …
Imperatives of Human Rights in IHK
The increasing intensity of Human rights violations in the Indian Held Kashmir in recent years requires an awakening of global conscience. The violations are of multidimensional in nature ranging from “mass killings” to “forced disappearances” and from “torture” to “rape and sexual abuse” to “political suppression and restrictions on freedom of speech”. The main culprits …
KASHMIRIS & DENIED HUMAN RIGHT
On January 5, 1947, the United Nations (UN) Security Council resolved to hold a plebiscite to ascertain the right of self-determination to the people of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) to decide their future status. Past and contemporary struggle germane to Kashmir dispute revolve around Kashmiris’ will to exercise their right of self-determination. The right to …
