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November 24, 2016November 25, 2016 by Manisha Ganguly

Kashmir Is Everyone’s Problem: Do Human Rights Matter Anymore?

BY MANISHA GANGULY On November 13, Khurram Parvez, Kashmiri human rights defender and Chairperson of Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) was awarded the 2016 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award for his…

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October 3, 2016 by Manisha Ganguly

EU calls for emergency humanitarian initiative for Aleppo

The EU called to cease hostilities in Aleppo, announcing mobilisation of a €25 million emergency aid package for first line response to the humanitarian tragedy in Aleppo. The package will be used…

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September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 by Swastisha Mukherjee

No Country for Free Speech : An Independent Overseas Journalist

In an open letter, Mr Shiv Inder Singh, an independent  overseas journalist from Punjab, claims that he lost his job owing to his criticism of PM Modi’s government. Dear Sir/…

"I am here to protect the water for the children...and to protect our ways of life," said Iyuskin American Horse of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, who was arrested Wednesday. (Photo: Earthjustice/Twitter)
September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 by Siddhesh

World Watching as Tribal Members Literally Put Bodies in Path of Dakota Pipeline

Thirty-eight activists were arrested in two states on 31 August 2016 (Wednesday) as protests against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) continue. While construction on one section of the pipeline…

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July 31, 2016August 1, 2016 by Firestone

In Solidarity With Irom Sharmila – Repeal AFSPA: Forum Against Oppression of Women

Statement issued by FORUM AGAINST OPPRESSION OF WOMEN Let Us Work Together To Create New Strategies Of Struggle Against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) We wholeheartedly support the decision…

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July 24, 2016July 25, 2016 by Firestone

Lethal Injuries from ‘Non-Lethal’ Weapons

Despite the call by human rights organizations to stop the use of weapons such as pellet guns and chilli grenades in tackling riots or mob fury, security forces in the…

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April 27, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Stop The War On Adivasis: In Bastar And Beyond

In her recent visit to Delhi, after the heinous acid attack that left her wounded, Adivasi leader Soni Sori has said that her face today is the face of the…

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April 26, 2016June 30, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

The Death of Merit: Caste and Education

By Madhura Chakraborty In Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, a primary school accommodates students from nearby villages. Among them is Mansi, a student of class two. Mansi has a startling…

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April 24, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Served By Birth, Served Bai Birth

While I sip local Merlot with my maid-cooked eggplant parmesan made with Haiko (supermarket) shopped ingredients, she opens her purse. Breaking a small piece of tambakoo from its packet, she…

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February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Bastar Is Under Siege: Statement in Solidarity With Adivasis & Activists By Civil Society of West Bengal

We, the members of civil society in West Bengal stand in firm solidarity with the Jagadalpur Legal Aid Group, Malini Subhramaniam, Bela Bhatia, Soni Sori, Sudha Bhardwaj and all other…

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February 21, 2016February 21, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Acid Attack On Human Rights Activist Soni Sori in Bastar

After the threats made to human rights lawyer Shalini Gera, journalist Malini Subramaniam and activist Bela Bhatia which caused them to leave Jagdalpur, Soni Sori, a human rights activist based in Bastar…

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February 18, 2016June 30, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Human Rights Lawyers Speak Out Against Police Threats At Jagdalpur

Things are taking an ugly turn in Jagdalpur. First there were whispered threats, "don't go to Bijapur, the police will arrest you if you go there again."  Then, there was…

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December 28, 2015December 28, 2015 by Eye Art Collective

Philippines: Food Not Bombs Action Against Election

The mud-slinging, the ridiculous character assassinations, and cyber-bullying being done by followers of the politicians aspiring for the 2016 Philippine presidency are indicators that it is all a sham recycled…

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December 26, 2015June 30, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

The Myth of Indian Independence: Why The Utopia Remains A Utopia

Independence is an on-going process. Associating the 15th of August every year with the unfurling of a tri-coloured flag and echoing the national anthem in unison, does not constitute freedom,…

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August 20, 2015August 20, 2015 by Eye Art Collective

Arundhati Roy’s Note in Solidarity with Soni Sori, Linga Kodopi and the People of Bastar

Following is an excerpt of  what Arundhati Roy read out during a press conference at Press Club of India, Delhi to express solidarity with Soni Sori & Linga Kodopi and…

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August 12, 2015August 12, 2015 by Eye Art Collective

Court Grants Bail to Teesta Setalvad!

Mumbai: "A risk to national security", that's how activist Teesta Setalvad is described by the CBI. Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected CBI's appeal for custodial interrogation of Teesta Setalvad and…

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