The Human Rights Crisis in Balochistan: Unmasking the Shadows
The case of Rashid Hussain, a Baloch political activist seeking refuge in Dubai, epitomizes the dangers faced by those who…
Iran Under Fire Over Intensifying Crackdown on Women’s Rights
As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women this week, the regime ruling Iran…
Pakistan Makes it Even Harder for Afghan Girls to Get Education
Afghan businessman Zahid Amini is worried about her daughter’s education in Pakistan after Islamabad began the forced expulsion of Afghan…
KILLER HIGHWAYS OF BALOCHISTAN
Accident victims in Balochistan donot get Medical Aid, Rescue Teams as long as uptil 15-20 Hours. More than 20 accidents…
Expulsion of Afghan Refugees from Pakistan
Shoiab Ahmad on behalf of Peace for Asia speaks to Afghanistan Expert Neeamat Khan on the Politics and Real world…
GAS PIPELINES PARADOX: BALOCHISTAN’S STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE AND AUTONOMY
This comprehensive analysis reveals Balochistan’s profound paradox as a strategically vital but impoverished region marked by ongoing struggles symbolized by…
International game of dog-figting and Balochistan
Quetta: The cold-blooded murder of six construction workers from Southern Punjab in Balochistan’s remote district of Turbat is neither the…
Afghan Refugees Expulsion: Is Pakistan waging a lost battle?
A week before the deadline for illegal migrants expires on October 31, long queues of vehicles loaded with pretty ordinary…
Selection Before the Elections is a Norm not an Exception
Islamabad: The return of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan has not generally been welcomed by masses as they…
Iran’s Role in Israel-Hamas Conflict
At a time when social unrest has reached unprecedented levels in Iran, the ruling regime remains fixated on proxy wars through groups like Hamas…
Persecution of Media workers in Pakistan
Pakistani journalists face countless threats every day, ranging from kidnapping, torture and arbitrary detention to disinformation campaigns and harassment, especially…
Who bears responsibility for the tragic loss of 52 innocent lives in Mastung, Balochistan?
At least 52 people were killed and more than 50 injured in an explosion in a procession on…
Pakistan’s Role in Afghanistan Stability and Instability
The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been marked by complexity and contention for decades. Pakistan’s influence on its…
Amended Law Promotes Sectarian Hatred in Pakistan
Pakistan, already suffering the worst sectarian divide, witnesses another rise in sectarian extremism after the outgone Pakistan Democratic Movement…
Establishment Releases a New Episode of “Game of Thrones” in Pakistan
The enterprising establishment of Pakistan has curtain-raised a new episode of the “game of thrones” in the land…
Gender Discrimination and Corruption in Pakistan
Pakistan is a signatory of CEDAW however; women face being victims of corruption and exploitation. The political participation of…
Elusive Freedom and Economic Hardships in Azad Kashmir
The elusive “freedom” and “economic prosperity” of Azad Kashmir seems to have started evaporating into thin air as a…
Still Need Time for Dialogue?
It has been over two years since Myanmar fell under the dark military regime’s rule. Over 4,000 souls have…
Jirgas in Erstwhile FATA Region: The Need for Overhaul?
The 9 member traditional Tribal Jirga (council of elders or jury) in the newly merged tribal district of South…
Plight of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Uncertain future
A large number of Afghan refugees reside in precarious conditions in different parts of the world. Similarly, Pakistan,…
Thailand’s Antitorture Act: can something change for the Refugees in the Country?
On the 25th of October 2022, the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, more commonly known as the Thailand…
Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education in the Age of Digital Learning
Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) stands as a beacon of hope, calling for inclusive and equitable quality…
Webinar on the Future of Human Rights in South Asia
TO WACTH THE ENTIRE WEBINAR CLICK HERE. Participants: Mubasher Bukhari, Pakistan based journalist, President of Media Foundation 360…
Women Journalists in Balochistan: Braving the Odds
A besieged land, secluded from the mainstream and at the mercy of the authorities is home to a…
Peace for Asia Interviews Marina Kaljurand, MEP and Estonia’s Former Foreign Affairs Minister
Interview with Marina Kaljurand, Member of the European Parliament: Marina Kaljurand is an Estonian politician and Member of the…
Women and Biosecurity: A Gendered Exploration of Risks and Responses
Biosecurity or the set of preventive measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases is an…
India’s G20 Presidency: Confronting the Reality
Introduction India’s ascension to the G20 presidency, in conventional realist jargon, can be interpreted as proof of its growing influence…
Balochistan and its Problems
When the fifth phase of insurgency began in Balochistan two decades ago, it was thought that the movement would…
The Gig Economy: Is It Really a World for Women?
“Human Rights are Women’s Rights, and Women’s Rights are Human Rights” – Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former United States Secretary…
Casting Light on Russia’s Shadow: ECHR’s Landmark Judgment in Mamasakhlisi and Others (2023)
Within the intricate web of international geopolitics and human rights, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has consistently…
Climate Crisis and Humanitarian Catastrophe: Unraveling the Interplay of Conflict, Refugees, and Environmental Vulnerability in Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis
Known as the land of Golden Pagodas, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is one of the famous tourist…
Unveiling the Realities: Women’s Empowerment Challenges in Pakistan
Introduction: Unearthing the Challenge In the recent episode that unfolded within the hallowed halls of Pakistan’s parliament, an unsettling…
Eco racism in Peshawar
Environmental racism refers to the injustice observed towards low-income and minority communities who are the most vulnerable and easy…
Amidst Religious Extremism: Christians as a Vulnerable Minority in Pakistan
On the 16th of August, a mob of religious extremists targeted the Christian community in the eastern part of Pakistan.…
Detention of Activists in India
“August 9, 2023 – Tushar Gandhi Detained on Commemorating Quit India Day in Mumbai.” India, accepted as a…
Increasing Instances of Sexual and Domestic Violence in Sindh
The Ranipur incident has sent shockwaves across Sindh, calling into question the performance of the police and the dominance…
PTM’s loud and peaceful message in Islamabad
The Long March of 18th August, while successful in conveying the community’s message to the authorities, once again marks…
Pashtun Long March to Islamabad
There seems to be no respite to the Pashtun Community’s woes in the recent month. After many years of…
Thirty Five Years of 8888 Protests: The state of democracy in Myanmar
Ever since Myanmar won freedom in 1948, political instability and ethnic tensions prompted the military to emerge as the…
8888 Anniversary Observed in Thailand
(This is a report on Prachatai’s coverage of the 8888 protests in Thailand with inputs from our contributor Aey…
Tackling Period Poverty and Menstrual Health in the Global South
Period poverty and menstrual health are pressing issues that continue to affect millions of people worldwide. However, the impact…
The Taliban’s Onslaught on Ashura Processions
Afghanistan has been grappling with escalating violence and religious persecution, particularly against the Shia Muslim community. Ashura is a…
The Geopolitics of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Safeguarding Human Health
Climate change and its consequences have emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. The…
Post 9/11 Structural Violence in Pakistan
Post 9/11 Structural Violence in Pakistan: A Gender-based psycho-social analysis. (Case study of Army Public School Peshawar incident) Though wars,…
The making of migrants’ illegality in Europe’s borders
The realities of migrants reaching Europe mainly though the Mediterranean routes are heavily characterised by their lived experiences and…
One Health approach: the response to future challenges to public health
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the importance of taking a One Health approach to public health. This…
Detentions, disappearances and terror attacks: Return of instabilities in North Waziristan
“Our village people and village children were wearing new clothes for Eid. Our village people and children were all celebrating…
Protests in South Waziristan
The Pashtun people of Waziristan held a protest sit-in for four days in front of the Pakistan army’s fort…
Wrestlers Protest in India – A Call for Justice
In 2023, a wave of protests has rocked the wrestling community in India as Olympic medal-winning wrestlers rallied against…
Peace for Asia interviews Ms. Fawzia Koofi
Peace for Asia interviewed Ms. Fawzia Koofi, a former parliamentarian from Afghanistan, who served as the Vice President of…
Continuing policy of enforced disappearances
On 9th May, Pakistan witnessed massive protests and rioting against the armed forces for their alleged role in Imran…
Ali Wazir: Tortured but not Subdued
A member of the National Assembly (MNA) from South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement…
Remembering Professor Arman Luni
Professor Arman Luni’s father, Mohammad Ismail had a desire in his heart that he and his daughters get justice…
Asylum seekers in the grip of Fast Fashion in Italy
In an industrial area like Prato (Italy), it is common to see pieces of fabric falling from white trucks…
Climate Change as a driver of Migration and Displacement
Climate change has become increasingly recognized as one of the greatest threats to human well-being, with the potential to…
Internally Displaced Persons in India: Do their Rights Exist?
“Internal displacement is the greatest tragedy of our times; the internally displaced people are among the most vulnerable of…
An Island of Ignorance: The Taliban’s failed Image-makeover, Manufacturing of Legitimacy, and the Future of Afghan Women
A few days ago, Matiullah Wesa, a prominent social activist and founder of Pen Path, an organization dedicated to…
PTM Supporters under threat in Afghanistan
Five-year-old Zarghuna and seven-year-old Ajmal, living in Helmand, Afghanistan, have spent sleepless nights awaiting the return of their missing…
Türkiye: A post-earthquakes/ pre-election assessment in the tense European geopolitical context
Few countries could be as interesting to analyse as Türkiye in the current context. Türkiye faces upcoming elections;…
Menstruation and Climate Change: A Nexus
In the 1980s, global warming started to become increasingly prominent in the international public debate. In 1988 there was…
PTM Sit-in in Karachi
A large number of PTM workers and the public were present outside the private mortuary on March 14th in…
Shining a Light on Energy Poverty in Asia: The Impact and Solutions
As the world’s largest energy consumer, Asia is home to more than half of the global population and is…
Culture Extremism: Have you read The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie?
Have you read The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie? A valid question that should be surveyed in the Muslim world…
Missing Persons in Swat
Swat Valley is a scenic tourist destination and attracted tourists from all over the world in the pre-9/11 times.…
Anarchy in Af-Pak region: Reimagining the role of international community
Since the fall of Kabul at the hands of the Taliban, the clock has turned around to 180 degrees.…
Food safety and security: the key for a sustainable future
Food safety and security are critical components of a sustainable future. While food safety refers to the measures taken…
Webinar: Five Years of PTM
On 15th February, Peace for Asia organized a webinar to mark five years of the establishment of the Pashtun Tahafuz…
Peace for Asia in the Australian Parliament
We are honoured to share that Peace for Asia’s founder and president Rita Anwari Sultani was invited to the…
Missing Persons: The Long Road to Justice
Enforced disappearances or the issue of missing persons has long been a serious problem in Balochistan. According to various…
Coronavirus: has it been just for women?
This is the Second part of two part series on Covid’s impact on Indian women. The Constitution of India…
The EU’s institutional efforts towards women’s participation
TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW CLICK HERE Peace for Asia interviewed Katariina Leiononen, Deputy Head, Division for Conflict Prevention and…
PTM’s Protest Camp for Missing Persons
The Pashtun Protection Movement (PTM) renewed its struggle against the extrajudicial killings of Pashtuns, with senior lawyer Latif Afridi being…
Justice Denied
Recently, the Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi acquitted SSP Rao Anwar and all other accused in the well-known Naqeebullah Mehsud murder…
Coronavirus: has it been just for women?
Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, often times,…
Technology Developments for the Green Transformation of the Textile Industry
Textiles have a significant impact on the environment throughout their entire life cycle. From the production of raw materials, through…
Safeguarding the Pashtun Frontier: Learning from the Past
After the withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan and the ascendance of the Taliban to the corridors of power,…
The Plight of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan’s Prisons
The Taliban’s takeover of Kabul had a massive impact on the Afghan refugees in Pakistan but unfortunately went relatively…
Taliban’s ban on Women’s Education: Questions from the International Community
Since the beginning of the Doha negotiations between the Taliban and the USA, there were serious attempts to indoctrinate people into…
The eviction of Iranian regime from the UN Women’s body
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session on December 14 adopted a resolution expelling the regime ruling…
‘The new frontier of sustainable tourism: Its contribution to the DSI index’
A recent study published by the World Tourism Organization presents an alarming figure: it is estimated that by 2030 world…
Webinar on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: A Peace for Asia-WIWIP (Kings College London) Collaboration
On 29th November, Women in War and International Peace (WIWIP) and Peace for Asia co-hosted an event titled “Afghanistan:…
The Deception of Caste: The Indian Diaspora in Universities Abroad
India and its society is a conundrum that has baffled scholars from national and international forums alike. The regional…
The state of affairs in Iran
While Iran’s nationwide uprising has entered its third month, the terms of “despair,” “hopelessness,” and “defect” are being reported by…
Blockchain for sustainable development
What is blockchain? Starting from its definition “blockchain is a digitally distributed, decentralized ledger that helps to verify and…
The EU’s Approach towards Gender Equality: Interview with Professor Gill Allwood
TO VIEW THE WEBINAR CLICK HERE The EU’s Approach to Gender Equality From its early days, the EU ensured that…
Protests in Iran
The Iranian people’s protests have gained pace in more cities and towns across the country. There seems to be…
50 days of protests marks significant evolution of Iran’s uprising
Iran is witnessing the ongoing uprising evolving and gaining momentum, especially after 50 days of relentless protests as larger crowds…
Our Time, Our Rights, Our Future
Happy International Day of the Girl Child to all Girls, in particular to our brave Afghan girls and women…
The Forty Years of War in Afghanistan and the Slaughter of Innocent People
I told my eyes not to shed tears and my heart not to beat so fast for some seconds,…
Floods in Pakistan: Wake-up Call for the authorities
Recent rains in Pakistan left South Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan inundated. Specifically, they completely cut off Balochistan from the rest…
EU in Malaysia: Synergies, Challenges and Regional Goals
Peace for Asia interviewed the EU Ambassador to Malaysia, Michalis Rokas to discuss the EU’s ties with Malaysia and…
Nuclear Non-proliferation in Asia: Challenges and Key players
As the Tenth Review Conference (RevCon) of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)…
Iraq’s Political Deadlock: Sadr versus Iran- affiliated Actors
Executive Summary The resignation of 73 Sadrist bloc members of parliament in June has exacerbated Iraq’s political dilemma, paving…
Natural disasters and instability: Where does Balochistan stand now?
For almost over a month, the families of Baloch missing persons have been protesting outside the Governor’s house in…
An appeal to the Global Conscience: Our Presidents message
5th August, 2021: This day is a reminder that it has been a year since the Taliban captured our…
Swedish Court ruling on Iran
On July 14 a court in Sweden issued a historic ruling in convicting a former Iranian regime official to…
Turkey’s Conflict with the Kurdish Groups and Impact on its Regional Image
Iraq’s government accused Turkey of carrying out an artillery strike that killed 9 civilians in the town of Zakho in Iraqi…
Welcoming Afghan residents in Australia: Peace for Asia’s President addresses Brisbane City Council
Mr Chair, Lord Mayor and Councillors It has been 358 days since the Taliban took power. For most Afghan women…
The Tragedy in Ziarat and the case of Missing Persons
In an unfortunate incident in Pakistan’s Balochistan, an officer was abducted by separatists and brutally killed in a rescue…
The Perpetuation of Discrimination: The Caste Question in IITs and IIMs
One of the most unique systems of social stratification exists in South Asia. The “caste” system finds its origin…
Ethnic profiling of the Pashtuns
A few weeks ago, former police officer Rao Anwar spoke to a leading Pakistani media channel discussing his stance…
The Sri Lankan Debacle
Sri Lanka had its own moment of the ‘Arab Spring’ during April 2022 when the masses overthrew the autocratic rule,…
“Nothing About us Without us”: Addressing Disability in India
The term ‘disability’ is defined as a form of mental or physical impairment that makes it difficult to efficiently…
Regime change in Pakistan: Political instability and suppression
Over the past few months, the political landscape in Pakistan stands completely transformed. Despite being elected in August 2018,…
Our Land Has Suffered
Our land has suffered for a long period of time due to the countless internal and external reasons, including…
Sustainable Fashion: The New Frontier
Amid the era of fast fashion, consumers, especially the youth, have developed a new and growing awareness. They are…
China’s coal investments in the Balkans: The environmental and financial implications
Notwithstanding their contribution to the overall GDP, Chinese investments in the Balkans are proving to be detrimental in terms…
Europe Day Meet
With its expanding presence, Peace for Asia marked its first offline participatory activity amidst European policy spaces. On the…
“The sea is eating all the sand” – The sinking island of Tuvalu in the Asia Pacific Ocean
Note: This is the second part of the two-article series on the dangers faced by Tuvalu. It is unfortunate that…
The EU in Sri Lanka
TO VIEW THE WEBINAR CLICK HERE Peace for Asia held a webinar on the role of the EU in Sri…
The South-Korean ‘comfort women’ during World War II
“It was not a place for human beings”, said Lee Ok-Seon a former comfort women. During the WWII Japan implemented…
Interview with UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders
To watch the interview click here On 25th April, Peace for Asia interviewed UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights…
We are all Hazaras: Message from our President
We are all Hazaras. Resistant and strong, that if we fall to the ground a thousand times, we will…
The new report on the state of SDGs in Asia and the Pacific: rising inequalities in the aftermath of Covid-19
The new Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2022, released earlier in March, provides and in-dept analysis of…
A Never ending Tragedy
Eight months have passed since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Eight months is a simple word, yet the…
Welcoming our new President
Peace for Asia is proud to announce Ms. Rita Anwari as its founding President. A survivor of the Afghan civil…
Durand Redux: Time to Acknowledge Pashtun Grievances
On 16 April, the border areas of Afghanistan (in Khost and Kunar provinces) were struck by deadly strikes that killed…
“The sea is eating all the sand” – The sinking island of Tuvalu in the Asia Pacific Ocean
Note: This is the first part of the two-article series on the dangers faced by Tuvalu. It is unfortunate…
Ike Jime: the Japanese technique that could make fishing sustainable
Gastronomy is an essential element in the culture of the land of the Rising Sun. The cooks themselves show…
Trends in Kazakhstan
To watch the webinar click here Dr. Paolo Sorbello is a researcher and journalist living in Almaty, Kazakhstan.…
Message to Afghan Women
This January, the United Nations expressed its concerns over the rise in the cases of abduction of women in…
The Hinrich Sustainable Trade Index: the future of Asian countries
Following the developments of the last decade it is possible to affirm that Asia is indeed a fast-growing economy.…
Gwadar: A Reality Check
“The Crown Jewel of Pakistan”, as the term was coined for Gwadar by politicians in Pakistan and Balochistan, implied…
Afghan women strive for basic Human Rights and Equality
Only a few months into Taliban’s rule, the future of Afghan women and girls is in jeopardy. This article…
Godhra Riots: Justice Delayed and Justice Denied
The streets of Gujrat ran rampant with uncontained violence and carnage during February 2002 and March 2002. The events which…
Pashtuns Call for Justice
Ali Wazir, the central leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement and Pakistan’s elected member of the National Assembly, has…
The Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Perspectives from the EU
To watch the webinar click here Heidi Maurer is a researcher in the e-governance and administration department at the Danube…
Crisis in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is one of Central Asia’s most important countries. Geographically, the nation links Europe and East Asia in a…
Counter-insurgency operations in Kashmir and Nagaland
According to scholars, the term “insurgency” in the 21st century can be explained as an extended violent conflict in…
The post-Covid perspective of digital rights in South Korea
The Republic of South Korea is one of the most advanced countries in technology, almost leading the digital transition…
Who are the ‘terrorists’ in Kazakhstan?
Note: This article by Dina Kurmanova is a first hand account on the ongoing Human Rights violation in Kazakhstan. The…
Attack on PTM leaders: Justice for Pashtun activists
The Pashtun community is protesting against repressive tactics that are prevalent in the Pashtun belt of Pakistan. On February 2,…
The path forward for negotiations with Iran
Through the course of 2021, the U.S. administration and European governments practiced considerable flexibility with hopes of grinding out…
A voice for the forgotten states in contemporary international relations: A case study of Turkmenistan
Introduction When one speaks about international politics and its main players, many would answer with China, the US, Russia,…
China’s tryst with sustainable energies: Promises and challenges
China’s fast and remarkable economic growth over the past decades turned the country in a world leader in…
From Bangkok Treaty to TPNW: Understanding Southeast Asia Nuclear Non-Proliferation Efforts Fundamental and Challenges
Introduction Increasing nuclear expenditure among nuclear weapons states against the pandemic background is warning us about the unavoidable cost…
Immigration in Asia
Summary The phenomenon of migration by relying on the human factor has many effects, especially on the immigrant country, to…
The New Great Game in Afghanistan: Muddied Waters?
After their defeat in Vietnam, the Americans were looking for a similar opportunity to avenge their humiliation from the erstwhile…
World powers should hinge nuclear deal with Iran on human rights improvements
As the international community and global media outlets focus on talks in Vienna pushed by world powers to reach a…
Media and women under the Taliban shadow: Institutionalising Oppression
A few days ago, the Taliban Foreign Affairs Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi gave a statement in support…
Balochistan: A Story of Popular Upheaval
Balochistan’s Gwadar region witnesses one of the largest ever protests recorded in the province. Having begun a month ago,…
Women’s Rights
From the last few years, due to the efforts of international and national organizations, women’s rights have…
The EU in Myanmar
To watch the entire webinar click here Peace for Asia hosted a webinar with the EU Ambassador in…
The EU in Hong Kong
To watch the entire webinar click here Peace for Asia hosted a webinar with the EU Ambassador in…
Thailand: First country in Asia with a stand-alone plan on Business and Human Rights
In Southeast Asia, business activity has been a crucial enabler of economic dynamism and one of the main reasons…
Afghanistan’s Future Generations at Stake
This short essay is by our Peace Ambassador Rita Anwari. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of…
Unbothered and Unconcerned: Australia’s Faint-Hearted Response to Refugees Fleeing Afghanistan
Notorious for its rigid immigration and refugee policies and for committing countless human rights violations against its refugees and…
Justice for the Rohingya: A New Hope
Background In a country where ethnicity has long been linked to conflict, it is not surprising that ethnic minorities…
The UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights and the situation in Asia
Since their unanimous endorsement by the UN Human Rights Council in 2011, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and…
Coping with the coup: Myanmar
Background Although Myanmar’s GDP growth rate already began declining back in 2018, the covid-19 pandemic proved a critical blow to…
Afghanistan, Then & Now: Reflections of an Education Activist
This short photo-essay by our Peace Ambassador Rita Anwari reminisces her visit to Afghanistan in 2017. The post 9/11…
Sinking Islands: Maldives facing Climate Change
A Global Problem Through a Local Dimension “…there must be a way out. Neither the Maldives nor any small island…
Ali Wazir: The Symbol of Pashtun Struggle
Prominent Pashtun Legislators Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar, who were elected to the Pakistani parliament through their relentless activism…
EU-ISRAEL TIES: Insights from the European Parliament with Lukas Mandl
To watch the webinar click here. Peace for Asia held a Webinar with Lukas Mandl, a member of…
Tunisian Women’s Rights
Tunisia has the reputation of being an exception in the region where women’s rights are concerned and has always stood…
The Steady Subversion of Minority Rights: Right-Wing Populism, Violence and Muslims in India
The politically right-wing associations in India have been pursuing an aggressively hard-line Hindu political agenda aimed at subverting…
Iran’s Geopolitical Influence in Middle East
Executive Summary: The geopolitical influence of Iran continues to pose a threat to the international community and jeopardize the stability…
Assassination of Rohingya Leader
The high-profile Rohingya activist and leader, Mohibullah (Featured picture), was assassinated days ago by unknown assailants in one of…
Afghanistan: Reflections on the “War on Terror”
To watch the Webinar click here. On 15th September 2021, Peace for Asia held a webinar with Prof. Ebrahim Afsah,…
Taliban Resurrection & its Implications for Hazara Community
On the 30th of August, the Taliban killed 14 men of the Hazara community in Khadir district of Afghanistan’s Daikundi province (Pic…
Over 60 former UK government officials call for urgent improvements to the Afghan resettlement and refugee schemes
Sarah Hearn OBE New York University I am part of a group of over 60 former UK diplomatic…
The Hazaras: Centuries-long Oppression
Afghanistan has a heterogeneous population of 40 million that includes ethnic groups such as Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Turkmens,…
The refugees of Kunduz
Note: Our consulting editor Jessica Kroner brings exclusive images of Afghan refugees who crossed Pakistan through the Chaman border. Unfortunately,…
Human Trafficking around the world: A crushing violation of fundamental human rights
Human trafficking is is believed to be the third most lucrative form of crime after drugs and arms trafficking. It…
Illicit Drug Trafficking in the Golden Triangle
Located in the arboreous highlands, the Golden Triangle is the meeting point of the borders of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand at…
Gender-Based Violence in India: A Human Rights Approach
The disproportionate level of violence faced by women and sexual minorities is not a recent phenomenon. Its pervasive nature escapes…
Blasphemy laws in Pakistan and recourse through international attention
According to reports by various human rights groups, approximately 1600 blasphemy cases have been filed in Pakistan since 1987, mostly…
World Humanitarian Day
This World Humanitarian Day, Peace For Asia applauds those who selflessly aid people in need during times of crisis. World Humanitarian…
The Impact of Climate Change on Human Rights in Nepal
The international community has marked August 19th as World Humanitarian Day (WHD) since its designation by the UN General…
Human Rights violations in the Philippines: Will the ICC be able to stop Duterte?
In June 2021, the International Criminal Court opened an investigation into the alleged human rights abuses and targeted assassinations in…
The Situation in Afghanistan: Interview with Kevin Rudd and Dr Abdullah Abdullah
CLCIK HERE TO WATCH ENTIRE EVENT The events unfolding in Afghanistan portend difficult times for the elected regime…
Women’s issues in Pakistan
The current population of Pakistan stands at 225.5 million. Out of this number, men approximately comprise around 51% of the…
The closure of Apple Daily remarks another setback in the freedom of expression and press in Hong Kong
On 17 June 2021, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region police arrested five executives of Next Media company, which published…
Interview with Ms Shinkai Karokhail on the present situation in Afghanistan
Peace for Asia spoke to Ms Shinkai Karokhail, Member of Afghan National Assembly and Chairperson, Women Parliamentary Caucus. The sudden…
Security and Coloniality: Unpacking Structural Violence
Note: In this two-part article, the author unpacks the underlying racist structures that define the West-Non West duality, a…
Breaking socio-economic barriers for women’s empowerment
Nowadays, gender equity is understood to be a crucial issue for societies and cultures worldwide which are mostly prescribed as…
Sindh –A Province in turmoil
Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh is confronted by issues ranging from poor governance, lack of support to small and medium-sized…
“No to Dictatorship, No to Patriarchy”: Women’s Activism in Myanmar
The current military dictatorship that ousted State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Mying, and other members of the…
The extrajudicial killings in the Philippines and the failure of naming-shaming
The extrajudicial killings in the Philippines and the failure of naming and shaming Duterte’s regime in the Philippines continues to…
World Refugee Day 2021
Peace for Asia observes World Refugee Day 2021. We stand in solidarity with all refugees and displaced people fighting for…
Webinar: The Future of Asian Geopolitics, Trends for the Coming Decade
Peace for Asia Speaks to Rodger Baker on the Future of Asian Geopolitics Peace for Asia’s Global Peace Ambassador Rita…
Reviewing Gaza’s Conflict – Beyond the Suffering: Cause & Consequence.
On May 6th, 2021, protests started at the old city in East Jerusalem, following an Israeli supreme court to evict…
Climate Adaptation and Vulnerable Communities in Asia during the Covid-19 Pandemic
A few days ago, Cyclone Yaas caused flash floods that inundated about 148 villages in the north of Odisha, India.…
The COVID-19 Outbreak In India And The Global Community Response – A Ray Of Hope Or Walking Towards The Abyss?
India has experienced a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths that may be linked to a new variant. Hospitals…
Standing for the dignity and right of the dead along the Ganges River
The second COVID wave hit India particularly hard in these last months. While the situation was said to be under…
The Belt and Road Initiative: Its Common Destiny and Criticism
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is China’s most ambitious plan to achieve a “community of common destiny”. China proposes…
The meaning of the UN resolution on Sri Lanka
In March 2021, the UN Human Rights Council adopted resolution 46/L.1/Rev.1 for the promotion of reconciliation, accountability and human rights…
The Dark Reality of the Solar Energy Industry in China
The global transition from a fossil-fuel driven economy to one run by renewable energy envisions China playing a crucial role:…
Civil-Military Relations: What Myanmar could learn from the Sudanese Revolution
Since the military coup that led to the arrests of President Win Mying, Aung Sun Suu Kyi and several pro-democracy…
Black People’s Rights in China, Chinese People’s Rights in the United Kingdom
I was only seventeen years old when I spent a year of my life in Nanjing, China, and I still…
A Brighter Future for Iraq’s Religious and Ethnic Minorities?
Since the Islamic State’s invasion over large parts of Iraqi territory in 2014, ethnic and religious minorities were forced to…
Myanmar on the Brink of a Civil War
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Bride Trafficking and The Chinese Gender Gap
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Philippines: Extrajudicial Killings in the Context of the “War on Drugs”: Use of Force Analysis
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Hong Kong: Ground Zero with Victoria Tin-bor Hui & Policy People
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In August 2008, amidst the Olympic Games of that year, tensions between Georgia and its separatists’ territories of South Ossetia…
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As widely reported by media outlets throughout the world, China’s human rights violations in Xinjiang province against the Muslim Uyghur…
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