Tag: Rule of Law / Justice
Judicial reform urged to help rape victims
A leading human rights activist called for judicial reform yesterday to encourage rape victims to speak out.
A leading human rights activist called for judicial reform yesterday to encourage rape victims to speak out.
Addressing a seminar co-hosted by 21 youth organisations and the Institute for Children and Youth Media at...
Dispatches: Same-Sex Penguins Threaten Singapore
And Tango Makes Three is a children’s book about two adult male penguins who hatch an egg and raise a youngster. I
And Tango Makes Three is a children’s book about two adult male penguins who hatch an egg and raise a youngster. It is based on the true story...
Slavery Scandal Tests Thailand Legal System
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has described Thailand as being ‘on trial’ for allowing a company to prosecute a human rights defender who exposed modern day slavery in its canned fruit and fishing industry.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has described Thailand as being ‘on trial’ for allowing...
Trial by township equals a miscarriage of justice
Civil organisations and human rights groups have criticised Myanmar’s judiciary for abusing sections of the penal code by charging activists multiple times in different courts for the same offence.
Civil organisations and human rights groups have criticised Myanmar’s judiciary for abusing sections of the penal code by charging activists multiple...
More Malaysians aware of rights, but violations abound, activists say
Malaysians have become more empowered although human rights violations by those in power have escalated since the 2008 general election, two activists told a forum last night.
Malaysians have become more empowered although human rights violations by those in power have escalated since the 2008 general election, two activists told...
2 women share a wound that never heals, disappears
They are two hearts missing a part, brought together by the same goal: That someday, no mother, wife, friend or family member would experience the same uncertainty and “torture” they continue to endure for losing a loved one.
They are two hearts missing a part, brought together by the same...
Stakeholders can remind govt of UPR commitments
KUCHING: Stakeholders are encouraged to work together so that the government can realise all its commitment made under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.
KUCHING: Stakeholders are encouraged to work together so that the government can realise all its commitment made under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.
According to vice-chairman...
Thai media call on junta to ease restrictions
(Reuters) - Thai media organisations called on the military government on Monday to ease restrictions after the junta said it would shut down news outlets putting out what it considers critical coverage.
(Reuters) - Thai media organisations called on the military government on Monday to ease restrictions after the junta...
BURMA / MYANMAR: Immediate need for fair trial and remedies for free speech
During the three year period of new Myanmar Government, new political reforms have been taking place. The authorities stopped censoring the media in June 2012 and also allowed private news media groups to print newspapers in April 2013.
During the three year period of new Myanmar Government, new political reforms...
Thailand: Two Months Under Military Rule
(New York) – The Thai military junta should immediately revoke rights-abusing martial law powers, end censorship, and stop persecuting dissidents and critics, Human Rights Watch said today. The junta should urgently restore democratic, civilian rule.
(New York) – The Thai military junta should immediately revoke rights-abusing martial law powers, end...
