human rights

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into police custodyFormer Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into police custody

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into police custody

Tuesday on his arrival at Manila's international airport.. His arrest came from an Interpol warrant issued by International Criminal Court…

March 11, 2025
Indonesia on the Defensive Over Human Rights at Geneva SessionIndonesia on the Defensive Over Human Rights at Geneva Session

Indonesia on the Defensive Over Human Rights at Geneva Session

The recent convening of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) session in Geneva has once again thrust…

March 19, 2024
Here’s Why Japan is on the Lookout for China’s Human Rights AbusesHere’s Why Japan is on the Lookout for China’s Human Rights Abuses

Here’s Why Japan is on the Lookout for China’s Human Rights Abuses

Japan is a East Asian country with a population of about 126 million and a GDP of about $5 trillion.…

February 1, 2024
Japan Reacts to Detention of Hong Kong Student, Raises Human Rights ConcernsJapan Reacts to Detention of Hong Kong Student, Raises Human Rights Concerns

Japan Reacts to Detention of Hong Kong Student, Raises Human Rights Concerns

The recent experience of a Hong Kong student studying in Japan has generated intelligent debate and reflection throughout the Asia-Pacific…

June 24, 2023
Trending : Controversial Indonesian Criminal Code DraftTrending : Controversial Indonesian Criminal Code Draft

Trending : Controversial Indonesian Criminal Code Draft

Indonesia - Indonesia may be facing another legal crisis as the  controversial draft criminal law is imminent (a complete review…

June 17, 2022
UN rights chief launches major trip to China starting on MondayUN rights chief launches major trip to China starting on Monday

UN rights chief launches major trip to China starting on Monday

Asean - The UN rights chief will go to China's Xinjiang province next week for a visit that will be…

May 21, 2022
UAE’s human rights achievements continues to prove critics wrongUAE’s human rights achievements continues to prove critics wrong

UAE’s human rights achievements continues to prove critics wrong

UAE - The UAE, a small nation of just 50 years old, has made great strides in almost all fields,…

May 19, 2022
NHRI, led by Maqsoud Kruse, inspires to meet expectationsNHRI, led by Maqsoud Kruse, inspires to meet expectations

NHRI, led by Maqsoud Kruse, inspires to meet expectations

UAE - NHRI Chairperson Maqsoud Kruse, has said that the UAE’s National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) will work very closely…

April 18, 2022
A New Deal With Death PenaltyA New Deal With Death Penalty

A New Deal With Death Penalty

Indonesia - The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has shared that it expects policemen, particularly judges, to reexamine capital…

April 6, 2022
Civil rights organization predicts an increase in racism and xenophobia in 2021Civil rights organization predicts an increase in racism and xenophobia in 2021

Civil rights organization predicts an increase in racism and xenophobia in 2021

Malaysia - According to human rights organization Pusat Komas, which tracked 51 such events posted on online news media last…

March 22, 2022