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Contributors: Amir Murtaza An article by Amir Murtaza published by the Asian Human Rights Commission Amir Murtaza Print and electronic media reports indicate that during past five years the crime rate has been increased in all big cities in Pakistan at an alarming rate.  It is equally disturbing to see that the involvement of youth […]

Contributors: Dr. Gaffar Peang-Meth An article by Dr. Gaffar Peang-Meth published by the Asian Human Rights Commission This article combines my keynote address and two lectures on political socialization and culture at the Cambodian Leadership Conference on May 18 in Tacoma, Washington, on the theme of Building Leadership for our Young Generation, organized by Khmer women’s organizations in Washington […]

An article by Dr. Rakhshinda Perveen published by the Asian Human Rights Commission Dr.Rakhshinda Perveen It was indeed a pleasant surprise to see NA 44 FATA appearing as the “breaking news” on March 31, 2013, and the reason behind this first time privilege was none other Badam Zari, the 38 year old Bajour Agency’s   resident, […]

पिछले कई दिनों से देश भर में,समाज द्वारा महिलाओं के प्रति अपराधों के घिनौने रूप पर एक चर्चा और विमर्श का माहौल हैं. अफ़सोस यह कि यह माहौल किसी आत्मचेतना के चलते नहीं बल्कि एक निर्मम बलात्कार और हत्या से उभरे जनाक्रोश के चलते बना है. इस घटना के लगभग दो महीने के बाद भी […]

Contributors: Amir Murtaza An article by Amir Murtaza published by the Asian Human Rights Commission Amir Murtaza Violations and abuse of the rights of ordinary people is a problem, which is more or less visible in every part of world.  The intensity and nature of such violations may differ from one region to another; however, […]

Contributors: Kahar Zalmay An article by Kahar Zalmay published by the Asian Human Rights Commission Kahar Zalmay Pakistan is an interesting country and there are certain exciting things that only happen here. For instance, in our land of pure every now and then , a revolution is on its way, khakis keep on believing that […]

Nasir Saeed Pakistani Christians continue to protest against and condemn the killings of dozens of innocent Christians in Peshawar on 22nd September. But as they mourn, it is hardly comprehensible that there are reports that the organs of the victims were stripped from their bodies and trafficked on the black market. These horrendous reports have […]

Contributors: Dr. Gaffar Peang-Meth An article by Dr. Gaffar Peang-Meth published by the Asian Human Rights Commission Happy Khmer New Year of Chnam M’sanh, Year of the Snake, Buddhist Era 2557 (April 14, 2013), to Khmer compatriots in and outside CAMBODIA! May Buddhist Khmers follow their Lord Gautama Buddha’s teaching that “Each morning we are born again. […]

An article by Amir Murtaza published by the Asian Human Rights Commission Amir Murtaza It is roughly estimated that more than 40 children have died because of measles in Pakistan’s biggest Punjab province.  Media reports further informed that hundreds of children have contracted the disease recently and measles patients continued to approach government hospitals for […]

Contributors: Bishop Duleep de Chickera A Lenten Reflection by Bishop Duleep de Chickera The weeks leading to Independence Day on February 4 were filled with intense debate on the legality and morality of the impeachment of the Chief Justice (CJ). The debate centred on the interpretation of the law and the political motives behind it. The […]

Cambodia is holding a second week-long period of national mourning for the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk, from Friday, February 1 to Thursday, February 7.  No “joyful” entertainments will be permitted, flags will fly at half-mast, the Cambodian people are to wear black ribbons on their shirts, and civil servants will receive two holidays, on […]

On the morning of Saturday 9th February 2913, Mohammed Afzal Guru was hanged in Tihar Jail of New Delhi and buried inside the Jail. This undesirable action was carried out only two days before 29th death anniversary of Maqbool Butt, who was also hanged in the same jail on 11 February 1984. It was not […]

Contributors: Dr. Gaffar Peang-Meth It was with a deep sense of satisfaction that I muttered to myself “Amen!” after I read an article in the Phnom Post of December 4, 2012 titled, “Shift in CNRP’s political strategy to win elections.” According to the Post report, opposition leaders who merged the Sam Rainsy Party and the […]

Events have made clear that neither Prime Minister Hun Sen and his ruling Cambodian People’s Party, despite their control over state institutions and the national wealth, nor Mr. Sam Rainsy and his opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party, despite increasing popular support, has sufficient leverage to finesse the other. My last article in this space, “A […]

The 1946 Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), preamble states that, “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition”.  The WHO further states that the right to health means that governments must […]

Contributors: Dr. Gaffar Peang-Meth In my last article I wrote about Cambodians who longed for a Khmer Mahatma Gandhi or a Khmer Aung San Suu Kyi. Some believe the struggle against the violations of rights and justice of the Khmer people is slow because of the absence of a Khmer equivalent to such figures. Yet, […]

Contributors: Amir Murtaza Amir Murtaza The protection of human rights defenders, community and health workers and NGOs staff have become a serious issue in Pakistan as incidents of violence against them has been reported in regular intervals.  Unfortunately, the government officials have so far not devised any mechanism to provide protection to those who are […]

Contributors: Dr. Gaffar Peang-Meth Prime Minister Hun Sen swore before the body of the late King Father that he remains a loyal defender of the monarchy. But during the period of national mourning for the late King Father, Hun Sen let a golden opportunity slide by, failing to implement the King Father’s last wish – […]

The year 2013 brings fresh hopes for the children of Pakistan’s Sindh province as Members of the Provincial Assembly have passed into law the “Sindh Protection of Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition Bill 2013”.  The immensely important law suggests adequate and appropriate nutrition for infants and children by promoting and protecting breastfeeding in the province of […]

Contributors: Interview with Dr. Rajat Mitra by Ms. Malavika Vyawahare the New York Times Dr. Rajat Mitra, a clinical psychologist, is the director of the Swanchetan Society for Mental Health, a nongovernmental organization in India that provides counselling and support services to survivors of violence, abuse and trauma. He is one of the few people […]