Supreme Court of India Misses Historic Opportunity for Equal Rights of LGBTQ+ Community Background In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court of India refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage in the country, leaving it up to the Parliament to formulate the necessary legislation. This decision is seen as […]
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Testing the Olympic Committee: Assessing Rights Commitments in India
Olympic Committee’s Rights Commitments Tested in India Introduction The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing a critical test of its human rights commitments as it prepares to hold its 140th annual session in Mumbai, India. The Indian government is expected to announce its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic […]
India’s Crackdown on Dissenting Media: Arrests and Raids at NewsClick Raise Concerns
Indian Government’s Crackdown on Independent Media Introduction The recent arrests of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty, along with the raids on the homes and offices of journalists associated with digital news media, have drawn widespread criticism and raised concerns about press freedom in India. These arrests, […]
India: Using Terrorism Financing Watchdog Recommendations to Suppress Civil Society
New Report Exposes India‘s Abuse of FATF Recommendations to Target Civil Society Groups Introduction Amnesty International, in a recently released briefing titled “Weaponizing counter-terrorism: India’s exploitation of terrorism financing assessments to target civil society,” highlights how the Indian authorities have been using the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force […]
Combating Discrimination: Addressing the Spike in Religious Violence in India
Discriminatory Policies Trigger Religious Violence in India A Breakdown in Rule of Law The recent outbreak of religious violence in Haryana state, India, is a stark reminder of the breakdown in the rule of law and the dire consequences of discriminatory policies. What began as a planned parade by Hindu […]
The Consequences of India’s Internet Shutdowns on Marginalized Communities
Human Rights Watch Report on Arbitrary Internet Shutdowns in India Introduction A recent report released by the Human Rights Watch and the Internet Freedom Foundation highlights the consequences of the Indian government’s arbitrary internet shutdowns. The report provides evidence to suggest that the shutdowns disproportionately hurt vulnerable communities living in […]
India’s Internet Shutdowns Leave Vulnerable Communities Disconnected
India‘s Internet Shutdowns Hurt Vulnerable Communities Overview India‘s frequent internet shutdowns, which are used as a policing tool, disproportionately affect the country’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, according to a joint report by Human Rights Watch and the Internet Freedom Foundation. The report reveals that since 2018, India has shut […]
Police Bias Alleged in Manipur Violence: India Urged to Investigate
India: Investigate Alleged Police Bias in Manipur Violence Human Rights Watch has called on Indian authorities to immediately investigate and hold those responsible for the ongoing killings in Manipur state. Violent clashes between different ethnic groups and security forces have left at least 70 people dead, 35,000 displaced, and over […]