The ‘Financial Action Task Force’ (FATF) in its Mutual Evaluation Report pulls up the Indian government on the risk to abuse that the non-profit sector faces in India, said Amnesty International today. It also flags the delay in prosecutions in India under its money laundering and anti-terrorism laws. What does the Mutual Evaluation Report highlight? … Read more
What is CCBI Mission 2033? The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) Commission for Migrants launched CCBI Mission 2033, a strategic initiative to involve parishes across India in addressing the spiritual and social requirements of migrants. What was discussed at the seminar? During the recent seminar, the focus was on fostering a societal environment … Read more
Church organizations and international bodies need to work together to address the difficulties encountered by migrants in India, according to ICMC President Christine Nathan. The call for collaboration was made during a recent national migrant workshop held in Mumbai. What was discussed at the workshop? ICMC President emphasized the importance of united response to migrant … Read more
What is the joint statement about? European Union urged to press India to end human rights abuses Five organizations call for immediate action from the Indian government Key concerns around discriminatory laws and policies highlighted Why is the EU-India human rights dialogue important? Annual dialogue considered a crucial opportunity for human rights advocacy Organizations emphasize … Read more
Responding to the violent attacks yesterday by an unidentified gang on protesters who were demonstrating against the heinous rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata in India, Aakar Patel, Chair of Board at Amnesty International India said: What was the response to the attacks on protesters? Shocking attack and intimidation of peaceful protesters No … Read more
Fear and Violence: Protests in the Wake of Kolkata Doctor’s Murder What Happened? An unidentified gang attacked peaceful protesters demanding justice for a doctor’s rape and murder in Kolkata, India. Aakar Patel from Amnesty International India condemned the attack, emphasizing the right to peaceful assembly. Call for Justice Authorities urged to ensure accountability for attackers … Read more
Impunity of vigilante groups Police failing victims of communal violence Journalists, activists, influencers silenced through attacks and trumped-up charges Relief camps in dire need of support More than four hundred days since the start of ethnic violence between the dominant Meitei community and the minority Kuki and other tribal hill communities, the Bharatiya Janata Party … Read more
January How has Norway improved prison conditions for those with mental health problems? Isolation reduction and more resources allocated Why were Russian rock band Bi-2 members detained in Thailand? Concerns over persecution in Russia for anti-war stance What led to the withdrawal of a bill in Belgium undermining the right to protest? Pressure from trade … Read more
Responding to Extreme Climate Events in South Asia Marta Schaaf, Programme Director for Climate, Economic Social Justice and Corporate Accountability at Amnesty International, highlighted the repercussions of the recent extreme climate events in South Asia. Failure of Collective Human Rights-Consistent Climate Action Human-caused climate change has intensified extreme climate events in the region. Intense heatwaves … Read more
GENEVA, June 28: The Colombo Process membership met today under India’s leadership to shape the future of the organization and discuss India’s priorities during its two-year Chairmanship. What was the agenda? India presented its vision for a robust program to breathe new life into the Colombo Process. The focus was on leveraging India’s expertise in … Read more