FORUM-ASIA member from India, Banglar Manabadhikar Surakksha Mancha (MASUM) published its monthly human rights report for March 2018. In March,  MASUM made 17 complaints before the relevant authorities and human rights institutions, especially National Human Rights Commission, during the month of March 2018. During the period 8 replies and 6 updates have been made to [ Read more ]

(Bangkok/Kathmandu, 28 March 2018) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) is deeply concerned about the systemic killings in India of people working against corruption through the Right to Information (RTI) Act,[1] popularly called RTI activists. The RTI Act came into effect in 2005. While it has been instrumental in exposing corruption and [ Read more ]

The lay of the land Denial of land rights, benefits of land reforms, to Dalits and tribals is the primary cause of social tension and violence in Gujarat. Written by Martin Macwan  The problem of land ownership, as it is being framed after the self-immolation of Bhanubhai Vankar in February, covers less than even the tip of [ Read more ]

  Date: Friday, 2 March 2018 Time: 15.00 – 16.30 Venue: Room XXV, Palais des Nations Moderator: Gerald Staberock, Secretary General of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) Panelists: Michel Forst, UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders Henri Tiphagne, National Working Secretary of Human Rights Defenders Alert – India Vrinda Grover, Human Rights Lawyer [ Read more ]

In the period of 2015-2017 Asia has become a dangerous place to promote and protect human rights, as spaces for defenders and civil society organisations across the region are shrinking, violations and harassment are increasing, while perpetrators continue to enjoy impunity. In 2017 alone FORUM-ASIA documented 251 cases of abuses and violations against defenders in [ Read more ]

Asma Jahangir with Kirity Roy (Founder Secretary of MASUM) Banglar Manabadhikar Suraksha Mancha (MASUM) is dismayed by the sudden demise of Asma Jahangir in Lahore, after a cardiac arrest on 11 February 2018. Asma Jahangir was known for her commitments and involvement in the field of human rights, democracy, gender equality, peace and justice globally [ Read more ]

The Supreme Court reprimanded the CBI in the hearing of the EEVFAM v/s UoI case held today at courtroom no. 4 of the Supreme Court of India at 2.30 PM. Justice Madan Lukur pointedly told Mr. Aggarwal DIG CBI “There is something terribly wrong with the investigation!”. The CBI submitted the status report in sealed [ Read more ]

FORUM-ASIA member from Bangladesh, Odhikar, published its monthly human rights monitor report. The January 2018 report focuses on the following: Criminalization of politics and violence Mass arrest of opposition party activists, suppression and hindrance to freedom of assembly Dhaka North and South City Corporation polls stayed Extrajudicial killings Death in jail Torture, inhuman treatment and [ Read more ]

FORUM-ASIA member from India, Banglar Manabadhikar Surakksha Mancha (MASUM) published its monthly human rights report for January 2018. In January 2018, MASUM conducted 11 fact finding missions, and filed complaints before the relevant authorities and human rights institutions. During the month, six replies and one update were made to National Human Rights Commission. Out of 11 [ Read more ]

Odhikar’s Statement protesting the Indian government’s political and economic aggression and human rights violations against Bangladeshi citizens along the border Dhaka, January 6, 2018: Seven years have passed since adolescent Felani was killed. On January 7, 2011, members of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead Felani Khatun, as she was crossing the India-Bangladesh [ Read more ]