Geneva, July 12, 2024 – Peace for Asia hosted a pivotal event titled “Minority Rights in South Asia” at Geneva,…

Binghamton NY: The incumbent puppeteer government backed by the military establishment in Pakistan has taken a strategic step to address…

A distinct footprint of large scale infrastructure projects in South Asia is their securitization at the expense of local communities.…

During COP28, the urgency of a fair transition from fossil fuels emerged, with a strong emphasis on the critical interconnection…

Introduction Land grabbing, the large-scale acquisition of agricultural land by foreign entities, has emerged as a pressing geopolitical concern, raising…

After two decades of War on Terror that was imposed on the lives of innocent people of Afghanistan, it is…

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, set forth a universal agenda to eradicate poverty,…

The aviation industry, a crucial driver of global connectivity, has faced growing scrutiny in recent years due to its environmental…

As the global population continues to grow, urbanization accelerates, and traditional agricultural practices face challenges from climate change, the concept…

BY- SHIRIN NARIMAN In the annals of human rights violations, the year 1988 stands as a haunting chapter in Iran’s…

Impact of Digital Public Infrastructure on Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges The impact of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) on healthcare represents…

Asia, a vast and diverse continent, faces an intricate matrix of challenges when it comes to the issue of bioweapons.…

Zeeshan Javaid Rochester NY: Pakistan is seeking Russia’s assistance in order to become a member of the BRICS group. Moscow…

Iran’s upcoming parliamentary elections have provided the regime with an opportunity to manipulate public sentiment and desperately claim to be…

Gaza Strip, a region embroiled in a prolonged conflict and under Israeli oppression since the 2007 blockade is marked by…

The world’s oceans, covering over 70% of our planet’s surface, are not only a source of awe-inspiring beauty but also…

As 28-year-old Zabihullah recalls his ordeal, “Police snatched my money, I had to sell my belongings in order to come…

Manzoor Pashteen is imprisoned in Attock jail for the third time under 3MPO on the orders of the Punjab government.…

The recent events surrounding the Iran-US conflict in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Yemen and the Iran-backed…

Asia, a vast and diverse continent, faces an intricate matrix of challenges when it comes to the topic of bioweapons.…

“Daughters of Turbat” leads the protestors back to Baluchistan to initiate 5th Phase of Baluch uprising 60 days of women-led…

Air Pollution: India, Pakistan must collaborate to address “common killer”  By Mubasher Bukhari Pakistan and India need to work jointly…

Baloch awaits Allah as unfazed protestors continue to brave cold in Islamabad PFA Special Islamabad: “In the middle of the…

Refugee Women: The Invisible Victims of Conflict (the case of women refugees in Tunisia) By Sarra Rahoui, PhD student at…

To avenge a deadly strike on the fourth anniversary commemoration of General Qaseem Sulaimani, Iran has taken a leaf from…

Our demands are very simple. Our demand is that a fact-finding committee should be sent by the UN to look…

A Genocide has been going on in Balochistan for the last seven decades. The institutions of justice including the judiciary…

As China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) unfolds in Baluchistan, touted as a beacon of economic development, the province grapples with mounting…

Introduction: The Maldives, a tropical paradise comprising over a hundred islands, is caught in a diplomatic crossfire as President Mohamed…

New York: Tensions between defacto government in Afghanistan and Pakistan continue to soar as India jumps into the foray to…

Outside the National Press Club of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, women, children, elderly and young people brave the harsh…

Baluchistan, the largest province in Pakistan, is currently at the epicenter of a significant movement shedding light on the long-standing…

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations have hit rock bottom since the caretaker government took over in Islamabad in August this year, with the…

ISLAMABAD: Amidst uncertainties and repeated claims of “level playing open field by the country’s establishment”, neither political parties nor the…

Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan, has been marred by a deep-seated and ongoing human rights crisis. Reports of forced…

As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women this week, the regime ruling Iran…

Afghan businessman Zahid Amini is worried about her daughter’s education in Pakistan after Islamabad began the forced expulsion of Afghan…

Accident victims in Balochistan donot get Medical Aid, Rescue Teams as long as uptil 15-20 Hours. More than 20 accidents…

Shoiab Ahmad on behalf of Peace for Asia speaks to Afghanistan Expert Neeamat Khan on the Politics and Real world…

This comprehensive analysis reveals Balochistan’s profound paradox as a strategically vital but impoverished region marked by ongoing struggles symbolized by…

Quetta: The cold-blooded murder of six construction workers from Southern Punjab in Balochistan’s remote district of Turbat is neither the…

A week before the deadline for illegal migrants expires on October 31, long queues of vehicles loaded with pretty ordinary…

Islamabad: The return of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan has not generally been welcomed by masses as they…

  At a time when social unrest has reached unprecedented levels in Iran, the ruling regime remains fixated on proxy wars through groups like Hamas…

  Pakistani journalists face countless threats every day, ranging from kidnapping, torture and arbitrary detention to disinformation campaigns and harassment, especially…

    At least 52 people were killed and more than 50 injured in an explosion in a procession on…

  The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been marked by complexity and contention for decades. Pakistan’s influence on its…

  Pakistan, already suffering the worst sectarian divide, witnesses another rise in sectarian extremism after the outgone Pakistan Democratic Movement…

    The enterprising establishment of Pakistan has curtain-raised a new episode of the “game of thrones” in the land…

  Pakistan is a signatory of CEDAW however; women face being victims of corruption and exploitation. The political participation of…

  The elusive “freedom” and “economic prosperity” of Azad Kashmir seems to have started evaporating into thin air as a…

  It has been over two years since Myanmar fell under the dark military regime’s rule. Over 4,000 souls have…

  The 9 member traditional Tribal Jirga (council of elders or jury) in the newly merged tribal district of South…

    A large number of Afghan refugees reside in precarious conditions in different parts of the world. Similarly, Pakistan,…

    Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) stands as a beacon of hope, calling for inclusive and equitable quality…

    TO WACTH THE ENTIRE WEBINAR CLICK HERE. Participants: Mubasher Bukhari, Pakistan based journalist, President of Media Foundation 360…

    A besieged land, secluded from the mainstream and at the mercy of the authorities is home to a…

  Interview with Marina Kaljurand, Member of the European Parliament: Marina Kaljurand is an Estonian politician and Member of the…

  Biosecurity or the set of preventive measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases is an…

Introduction India’s ascension to the G20 presidency, in conventional realist jargon, can be interpreted as proof of its growing influence…

  When the fifth phase of insurgency began in Balochistan two decades ago, it was thought that the movement would…

  “Human Rights are Women’s Rights, and Women’s Rights are Human Rights” – Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former United States Secretary…

  Within the intricate web of international geopolitics and human rights, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has consistently…

    Known as the land of Golden Pagodas, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is one of the famous tourist…

  Introduction: Unearthing the Challenge In the recent episode that unfolded within the hallowed halls of Pakistan’s parliament, an unsettling…

  Environmental racism refers to the injustice observed towards low-income and minority communities who are the most vulnerable and easy…

On the 16th of August, a mob of religious extremists targeted the Christian community in the eastern part of Pakistan.…

   “August 9, 2023 – Tushar Gandhi Detained on Commemorating Quit India Day in Mumbai.”   India, accepted as a…

  The Ranipur incident has sent shockwaves across Sindh, calling into question the performance of the police and the dominance…

  The Long March of 18th August, while successful in conveying the community’s message to the authorities, once again marks…

  There seems to be no respite to the Pashtun Community’s woes in the recent month. After many years of…

  Ever since Myanmar won freedom in 1948, political instability and ethnic tensions prompted the military to emerge as the…

  (This is a report on Prachatai’s coverage of the 8888 protests in Thailand with inputs from our contributor Aey…

  Period poverty and menstrual health are pressing issues that continue to affect millions of people worldwide. However, the impact…

  Afghanistan has been grappling with escalating violence and religious persecution, particularly against the Shia Muslim community. Ashura is a…

  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: A Gender-based psycho-social analysis. (Case study of Army Public School Peshawar incident) Though wars,…

  The realities of migrants reaching Europe mainly though the Mediterranean routes are heavily characterised by their lived experiences and…

  The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the importance of taking a One Health approach to public health. This…

“Our village people and village children were wearing new clothes for Eid. Our village people and children were all celebrating…

  The Pashtun people of Waziristan held a protest sit-in for four days in front of the Pakistan army’s fort…

  In 2023, a wave of protests has rocked the wrestling community in India as Olympic medal-winning wrestlers rallied against…

  Peace for Asia interviewed Ms. Fawzia Koofi, a former parliamentarian from Afghanistan, who served as the Vice President of…

  On 9th May, Pakistan witnessed massive protests and rioting against the armed forces for their alleged role in Imran…

  A member of the National Assembly (MNA) from South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement…

  Professor Arman Luni’s father, Mohammad Ismail had a desire in his heart that he and his daughters get justice…

  In an industrial area like Prato (Italy), it is common to see pieces of fabric falling from white trucks…

  Climate change has become increasingly recognized as one of the greatest threats to human well-being, with the potential to…

  “Internal displacement is the greatest tragedy of our times; the internally displaced people are among the most vulnerable of…

  A few days ago, Matiullah Wesa, a prominent social activist and founder of Pen Path, an organization dedicated to…

  Five-year-old Zarghuna and seven-year-old Ajmal, living in Helmand, Afghanistan, have spent sleepless nights awaiting the return of their missing…

    Few countries could be as interesting to analyse as Türkiye in the current context. Türkiye faces upcoming elections;…

  In the 1980s, global warming started to become increasingly prominent in the international public debate. In 1988 there was…

  A large number of PTM workers and the public were present outside the private mortuary on March 14th in…

  As the world’s largest energy consumer, Asia is home to more than half of the global population and is…

Have you read The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie? A valid question that should be surveyed in the Muslim world…

  Swat Valley is a scenic tourist destination and attracted tourists from all over the world in the pre-9/11 times.…

  Since the fall of Kabul at the hands of the Taliban, the clock has turned around to 180 degrees.…

  Food safety and security are critical components of a sustainable future. While food safety refers to the measures taken…

On 15th February, Peace for Asia organized a webinar to mark five years of the establishment of the Pashtun Tahafuz…

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  We are honoured to share that Peace for Asia’s founder and president Rita Anwari Sultani was invited to the…

  Enforced disappearances or the issue of missing persons has long been a serious problem in Balochistan. According to various…

  This is the Second part of two part series on Covid’s impact on Indian women. The Constitution of India…

TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW CLICK HERE Peace for Asia interviewed Katariina Leiononen, Deputy Head, Division for Conflict Prevention and…

The Pashtun Protection Movement (PTM) renewed its struggle against the extrajudicial killings of Pashtuns, with senior lawyer Latif Afridi being…

Recently, the Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi acquitted SSP Rao Anwar and all other accused in the well-known Naqeebullah Mehsud murder…

Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, often times,…

Textiles have a significant impact on the environment throughout their entire life cycle. From the production of raw materials, through…

  After the withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan and the ascendance of the Taliban to the corridors of power,…

  The Taliban’s takeover of Kabul had a massive impact on the Afghan refugees in Pakistan but unfortunately went relatively…

Since the beginning of the Doha negotiations between the Taliban and the USA, there were serious attempts to indoctrinate people into…

  The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session on December 14 adopted a resolution expelling the regime ruling…

A recent study published by the World Tourism Organization presents an alarming figure: it is estimated that by 2030 world…

  On 29th November, Women in War and International Peace (WIWIP) and Peace for Asia co-hosted an event titled “Afghanistan:…

  India and its society is a conundrum that has baffled scholars from national and international forums alike. The regional…

While Iran’s nationwide uprising has entered its third month, the terms of “despair,” “hopelessness,” and “defect” are being reported by…

  What is blockchain? Starting from its definition “blockchain is a digitally distributed, decentralized ledger that helps to verify and…

TO VIEW THE WEBINAR CLICK HERE The EU’s Approach to Gender Equality From its early days, the EU ensured that…

  The Iranian people’s protests have gained pace in more cities and towns across the country. There seems to be…

Iran is witnessing the ongoing uprising evolving and gaining momentum, especially after 50 days of relentless protests as larger crowds…

  Happy International Day of the Girl Child to all Girls, in particular to our brave Afghan girls and women…

  I told my eyes not to shed tears and my heart not to beat so fast for some seconds,…

Recent rains in Pakistan left South Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan inundated. Specifically, they completely cut off Balochistan from the rest…

  Peace for Asia interviewed the EU Ambassador to Malaysia, Michalis Rokas to discuss the EU’s ties with Malaysia and…

  As the Tenth Review Conference (RevCon) of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)…

  Executive Summary The resignation of 73 Sadrist bloc members of parliament in June has exacerbated Iraq’s political dilemma, paving…

  For almost over a month, the families of Baloch missing persons have been protesting outside the Governor’s house in…

  5th August, 2021: This day is a reminder that it has been a year since the Taliban captured our…

  On July 14 a court in Sweden issued a historic ruling in convicting a former Iranian regime official to…

  Iraq’s government accused Turkey of carrying out an artillery strike that killed 9 civilians in the town of Zakho in Iraqi…

Mr Chair, Lord Mayor and Councillors It has been 358 days since the Taliban took power. For most Afghan women…

  In an unfortunate incident in Pakistan’s Balochistan, an officer was abducted by separatists and brutally killed in a rescue…

  One of the most unique systems of social stratification exists in South Asia. The “caste” system finds its origin…

  A few weeks ago, former police officer Rao Anwar spoke to a leading Pakistani media channel discussing his stance…

Sri Lanka had its own moment of the ‘Arab Spring’ during April 2022 when the masses overthrew the autocratic rule,…

  The term ‘disability’ is defined as a form of mental or physical impairment that makes it difficult to efficiently…

  Over the past few months, the political landscape in Pakistan stands completely transformed. Despite being elected in August 2018,…

  Our land has suffered for a long period of time due to the countless internal and external reasons, including…

  Amid the era of fast fashion, consumers, especially the youth, have developed a new and growing awareness. They are…

  Notwithstanding their contribution to the overall GDP, Chinese investments in the Balkans are proving to be detrimental in terms…

  With its expanding presence, Peace for Asia marked its first offline participatory activity amidst European policy spaces. On the…

Note: This is the second part of the two-article series on the dangers faced by Tuvalu. It is unfortunate that…

TO VIEW THE WEBINAR CLICK HERE Peace for Asia held a webinar on the role of the EU in Sri…

“It was not a place for human beings”, said Lee Ok-Seon a former comfort women. During the WWII Japan implemented…

To watch the interview click here   On 25th April, Peace for Asia interviewed UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights…

We are all Hazaras.   Resistant and strong, that if we fall to the ground a thousand times, we will…

  The new Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2022, released earlier in March, provides and in-dept analysis of…

  Eight months have passed since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Eight months is a simple word, yet the…

Peace for Asia is proud to announce Ms. Rita Anwari as its founding President. A survivor of the Afghan civil…

On 16 April, the border areas of Afghanistan (in Khost and Kunar provinces) were struck by deadly strikes that killed…

  Note: This is the first part of the two-article series on the dangers faced by Tuvalu. It is unfortunate…

  Gastronomy is an essential element in the culture of the land of the Rising Sun. The cooks themselves show…

  To watch the webinar click here   Dr. Paolo Sorbello is a researcher and journalist living in Almaty, Kazakhstan.…

  This January, the United Nations expressed its concerns over the rise in the cases of abduction of women in…

  Following the developments of the last decade it is possible to affirm that Asia is indeed a fast-growing economy.…

  “The Crown Jewel of Pakistan”, as the term was coined for Gwadar by politicians in Pakistan and Balochistan, implied…

  Only a few months into Taliban’s rule, the future of Afghan women and girls is in jeopardy. This article…

The streets of Gujrat ran rampant with uncontained violence and carnage during February 2002 and March 2002. The events which…

  Ali Wazir, the central leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement and Pakistan’s elected member of the National Assembly, has…

To watch the webinar click here Heidi Maurer is a researcher in the e-governance and administration department at the Danube…

  Kazakhstan is one of Central Asia’s most important countries. Geographically, the nation links Europe and East Asia in a…

  According to scholars, the term “insurgency” in the 21st century can be explained as an extended violent conflict in…

  The Republic of South Korea is one of the most advanced countries in technology, almost leading the digital transition…

Note: This article by Dina Kurmanova is a first hand account on the ongoing Human Rights violation in Kazakhstan. The…

The Pashtun community is protesting against repressive tactics that are prevalent in the Pashtun belt of Pakistan. On February 2,…

  Through the course of 2021, the U.S. administration and European governments practiced considerable flexibility with hopes of grinding out…

  Introduction   When one speaks about international politics and its main players, many would answer with China, the US, Russia,…

    China’s fast and remarkable economic growth over the past decades turned the country in a world leader in…

  Introduction  Increasing nuclear expenditure among nuclear weapons states against the pandemic background is warning us about the unavoidable cost…

Summary The phenomenon of migration by relying on the human factor has many effects, especially on the immigrant country, to…

After their defeat in Vietnam, the Americans were looking for a similar opportunity to avenge their humiliation from the erstwhile…

As the international community and global media outlets focus on talks in Vienna pushed by world powers to reach a…

      A few days ago, the Taliban Foreign Affairs Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi gave a statement in support…

  Balochistan’s Gwadar region witnesses one of the largest ever protests recorded in the province. Having begun a month ago,…

      From the last few years, due to the efforts of international and national organizations, women’s rights have…

  To watch the entire webinar click here   Peace for Asia hosted a webinar with the EU Ambassador in…

  To watch the entire webinar click here   Peace for Asia hosted a webinar with the EU Ambassador in…

  In Southeast Asia, business activity has been a crucial enabler of economic dynamism and one of the main reasons…

  This short essay is by our Peace Ambassador Rita Anwari. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of…

  Notorious for its rigid immigration and refugee policies and for committing countless human rights violations against its refugees and…

  Background In a country where ethnicity has long been linked to conflict, it is not surprising that ethnic minorities…

  Since their unanimous endorsement by the UN Human Rights Council in 2011, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and…

Background Although Myanmar’s GDP growth rate already began declining back in 2018, the covid-19 pandemic proved a critical blow to…

  This short photo-essay by our Peace Ambassador Rita Anwari reminisces her visit to Afghanistan in 2017. The post 9/11…

A Global Problem Through a Local Dimension “…there must be a way out. Neither the Maldives nor any small island…

  Prominent Pashtun Legislators Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar, who were elected to the Pakistani parliament through their relentless activism…

  To watch the webinar click here.   Peace for Asia held a Webinar with Lukas Mandl, a member of…

Tunisia has the reputation of being an exception in the region where women’s rights are concerned and has always stood…

    The politically right-wing associations in India have been pursuing an aggressively hard-line  Hindu political agenda aimed at subverting…

Executive Summary: The geopolitical influence of Iran continues to pose a threat to the international community and jeopardize the stability…

  The high-profile Rohingya activist and leader, Mohibullah (Featured picture), was assassinated days ago by unknown assailants in one of…

To watch the Webinar click here.  On 15th September 2021, Peace for Asia held a webinar with Prof. Ebrahim Afsah,…

  On the 30th of August, the Taliban killed 14 men of the Hazara community in Khadir district of Afghanistan’s Daikundi province (Pic…

  Sarah Hearn OBE New York University   I am part of a group of over 60 former UK diplomatic…

  Afghanistan has a heterogeneous population of 40 million that includes ethnic groups such as Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Turkmens,…

Note: Our consulting editor Jessica Kroner brings exclusive images of Afghan refugees who crossed Pakistan through the Chaman border. Unfortunately,…

Human trafficking is is believed to be the third most lucrative form of crime after drugs and arms trafficking. It…

Located in the arboreous highlands, the Golden Triangle is the meeting point of the borders of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand at…

The disproportionate level of violence faced by women and sexual minorities is not a recent  phenomenon. Its pervasive nature escapes…

According to reports by various human rights groups, approximately 1600 blasphemy cases have been filed in Pakistan since 1987, mostly…

This World Humanitarian Day, Peace For Asia applauds those who selflessly aid people in need during times of crisis. World Humanitarian…

  The international community has marked August 19th as World Humanitarian Day (WHD) since its designation by the UN General…

In June 2021, the International Criminal Court opened an investigation into the alleged human rights abuses and targeted assassinations in…

    CLCIK HERE TO WATCH ENTIRE EVENT The events unfolding in Afghanistan portend difficult times for the elected regime…

The current population of Pakistan stands at 225.5 million. Out of this number, men approximately comprise around 51% of the…

On 17 June 2021, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region police arrested five executives of Next Media company, which published…

Peace for Asia spoke to Ms Shinkai Karokhail, Member of Afghan National Assembly and Chairperson, Women Parliamentary Caucus. The sudden…

  Note: In this two-part article, the author unpacks the underlying racist structures that define the West-Non West duality, a…

Nowadays,  gender equity is understood to be a crucial issue for societies and cultures worldwide which are mostly prescribed as…

Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh is confronted by issues ranging from poor governance, lack of support to small and medium-sized…

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 and shaming Duterte’s regime in the Philippines continues to…

Peace for Asia observes World Refugee Day 2021. We stand in solidarity with all refugees and displaced people fighting for…

Peace for Asia Speaks to Rodger Baker on the Future of Asian Geopolitics Peace for Asia’s Global Peace Ambassador Rita…

On May 6th, 2021, protests started at the old city in East Jerusalem, following an Israeli supreme court to evict…

A few days ago, Cyclone Yaas caused flash floods that inundated about 148 villages in the north of Odisha, India.…

India has experienced a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths that may be linked to a new variant. Hospitals…

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 (BRI) is China’s most ambitious plan to achieve a “community of common destiny”. China proposes…

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 global transition from a fossil-fuel driven economy to one run by renewable energy envisions China playing a crucial role:…

Since the military coup that led to the arrests of President Win Mying, Aung Sun Suu Kyi and several pro-democracy…

I was only seventeen years old when I spent a year of my life in Nanjing, China, and I still…

Since the Islamic State’s invasion over large parts of Iraqi territory in 2014, ethnic and religious minorities were forced to…

On February 1, State Counsellor Aung Sun Suu Kyi, President Win Mying, exponents of the National League for Democracy (NLD),…

There are many works in the strategic literature that point to the difficulties of mainland China conquering, and invariably, unifying…

15th April 2021 In late February, I began a volunteering stint at Skaramagas, a refugee camp on the Mediterranean coast…

Introduction: The Tribe of Kalash, also known as Kafir (non-believer) / Siyah Posh (Black Robed) approximately around 3,000 in number…

There is a lot of jargon in peace mediation, many buzz words people use with vague meanings. If you want…

The Islamic State is not dead. Despite its defeat in March 2019 with the fall of its self-proclaimed “caliphate”, the…

China is facing a problem. The gender disparity of the country has led to a glut of eligible brides. A…

In the previous article, the author covered the background and current status of the drug war currently raging in the…

APPLICABLE LEGAL FRAMEWORK The case-study under analysis deals with the arbitrary use of force employed by the Philippine Government in…

Water is a basic human right because it is essential for human survival. Therefore, the provision and maintenance of accessible…

The European Union is committed to supporting democracy and human rights in its external relations, in accordance with its founding…

A Case Analysis: R (on the application of Campaign Against Arms Trade) v Secretary of State for International Trade and…

In all countries around the world, the time of marriage is celebrated as an unforgettable moment that sees two people…

At the end of January 2021 twelve suspects and a police officer were killed in a drug raid in the…

Nepal is an incredible country with a vast cultural and historical heritage and a unique background that needs to be…

  Peace for Asia organised a podcast in collaboration with Policy People with Victoria Tin-bor Hui, who is an active…

Same-sex relationships in Malaysia are not only illegal, their existence is also completely denied: In March 2019, the tourism minister…

In August 2008, amidst the Olympic Games of that year, tensions between Georgia and  its separatists’ territories of South Ossetia…

The consequences of environmental degradation – such as deforestation, soil erosion, water shortages and natural disasters – threaten the livelihoods…

In India out of 100 students, the 29% of girls and boys drop out of school without finishing the elementary…

In common thinking, we believe women to be strangers to war. Although they are generally far from the battle lines,…

Since the 2011 Houthi insurgence, the State of Yemen is trapped in a spiral of violence that ultimately escalated into…

The conclusion of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) on 30 December 2020, after 6 years of negotiations, brought…

It all began with the teenagers from Daara, a city in Southern Syria, who were responsible for the graffiti reading…

It’s another Monday morning on the streets of Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw and fitness instructor Khing Hnin Wai is buoyantly performing…

On 1st February 2021, the Tatmadaw (Burmese military) released a statement; Citing article 417 of the constitution, which ‘permits’ a…

The Islamic Republic of Iran has earned a bad reputation for the mistreatment of prisoners and for arbitrarily detaining hundreds…

Last week another drug bust attempt by police against drug dealers in the Philippines led to violence and at least…

A prerequisite for any economic, social, cultural and political development is a sense of security – especially the security of…

The Afghan justice system is in a state of disrepair, with corruption rife within both the judicial system and the…

On February 1, 2021, the vehicle of Khushnood Nabizada was targeted with IED explosive devices. Reports have so far declared…

If the Kim Jong Un regime is to be believed, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is one of the…

In 2019, the World Bank published its report on water scarcity and water security in Pakistan. These two terms refer…

In October 2019, the United Nations declared a ban on the deployment of Sri Lankan forces in the UN Peacekeeping…

This article was originally published as an opinion piece by The Khaama News Agency. Click here to read the article…

Numerous social and political movements and their messages in Asia, notably in Thailand and Hong Kong, have moved beyond the…

Indian army found itself in the middle of a big controversy regarding a fake encounter that took place on July…

In November 2019, a flurry of nationwide protests gripped Iran in response to a sudden governmental decision to raise the…

New Delhi High Court has designated human rights courts in each district in the National Capital Region. This comes as…

At long last, the MILF and MNLF have realised their goal: Self-governance for the Moro people who were deprived of…

Mindanao, the second largest island in the southern Philippines, has been the scene of a decades-long struggle for self-determination of…

   Afghanistan, over the past year, has been experiencing a heightened level of violence against its Human Rights Defenders (HRD).…

On November 9 2020, an Ahmedi man was killed in the Pakistani city of Peshawar. The incident followed the killing…

Unlike many of his contemporaries, Chen Quanguo has maintained a low profile in the course of his ascent within the…

Imagine a world where Pakistan Army officials enjoy an extremely high quality of life, and on the very opposite corner…

Since the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown, urban informal sector workers in India have been forced into dangerous circumstances…

Extensive protests against the widespread sexual violence in Bangladesh commencing in October 2020 have prompted the government to take drastic…

This International Human Rights Day we remember Asma Jahangir (1952-2018), an exemplary lawyer who dedicated her life to contesting and…

In Iranian Kurdistan, the opportunities for employment are bleak and this situation has led to many Kurds to become Kolbars.…

Countries in the European Union have started o debate about the first-ever Human Rights blacklist which is sought to impose…

(This is the second article from the two-article series covering the conflict from historical and international law perspectives. Click here…

(This is the first article of a two-part series covering the conflict from historical and international law perspectives)   On…

Background Since 2014, when a military coup prompted censorship and rewriting of its constitution, Thailand has faced an extended period…

A few days before its full-scale review meeting, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – the global money-laundering watchdog –…

After Mao, Xi Jinping is oft considered as the most powerful leader since his accession to the General Secretary position…

On November 2, 2020, Kabul University was brutally attacked by three gunmen resulting in the deaths of at least 22…

Tibet is most well known for being the home to the vast plateaued landscape and Tibetan Buddhism, bringing us visions…

Elyas Dayee, a radio journalist who worked for Radio Free Afghanistan was killed in a blast on November 11, 202o…

Since November 2019, protests demanding the elimination of violence against women have received broad media attention due to the by…

As widely reported by media outlets throughout the world, China’s human rights violations in Xinjiang province against the Muslim Uyghur…