![Detention of Imran Khan violates international law, UN working group says Detention of Imran Khan violates international law, UN working group says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686182493_ImranKhan.jpg)
Detention of Imran Khan violates international law, UN working group says
UN human rights working group said former Pakistani PM Imran Khan should be released immediately.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Consider This: Is There a Crisis of Confidence in Human Rights?
Mr Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights was recently in Malaysia for an official 3-day mission during which he spoke to Melisa Idris on #ConsiderThis for an exclusive interview about the UN’s enduring fight for human rights despite growing conflict, distrust and polarisation globally.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662711627_TBVOLKERTURK.jpg)
UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday
Volker Turk will undertake a working visit to Malaysia on June 4 at the invitation of the Malaysian Government.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Consider This: Tenancy Law (Part 2) — Legislating Against Racial Discrimination?
Malaysia's rental market has often been criticised for lacking proper regulation, relying instead on tenancy agreements and contract law. Could a Residential Tenancy Act bring about fairer practices in the rental market? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to social policy & human rights consultant Simraatraj Kaur Dhillon.
Mon May 20 2024
![US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713848876_tbIndia.jpg)
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
The US assessment said religious minorities in India reported discrimination including calls for violence and spread of misinformation.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712659933_AnneMahrer.jpg)
Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court
The verdicts will set a precedent for future litigation on how rising temperatures affect people's right to a liveable planet.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Israel not only violates human rights but also challenges sanctity of life - Centhra Israel not only violates human rights but also challenges sanctity of life - Centhra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697078012_CENTHRA.jpg)
Israel not only violates human rights but also challenges sanctity of life - Centhra
Romli said collaborations among CSOs were vital in ending the Israeli occupation, apartheid and genocide.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Agreement to share data with UNHCR in final phase - Saifuddin Nasution Agreement to share data with UNHCR in final phase - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712213836_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
Agreement to share data with UNHCR in final phase - Saifuddin Nasution
This is to facilitate the government's next step in managing refugees in Malaysia more comprehensively.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664184363_UnitedNations.jpg)
UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
The resolution encourages countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![HRW: Govt refutes allegations of oppressing refugees, foreign detainees HRW: Govt refutes allegations of oppressing refugees, foreign detainees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710211210_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
HRW: Govt refutes allegations of oppressing refugees, foreign detainees
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail urges Human Rights Watch to provide evidence and explain the profoundly irresponsible allegations.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Satu cebis bukti pun tak dapat dikemuka- KDN nafi layanan buruk di pusat tahanan Satu cebis bukti pun tak dapat dikemuka- KDN nafi layanan buruk di pusat tahanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710211210_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
"Satu cebis bukti pun tak dapat dikemuka"- KDN nafi layanan buruk di pusat tahanan
Bukan sahaja kematian, bahkan kesesakan juga tidak berlaku di 20 Depot Imigresen di seluruh negara, jelas Saifuddin.
Tue Mar 12 2024
!['Saya pelawa Human Rights Watch berjumpa saya' - Saifuddin 'Saya pelawa Human Rights Watch berjumpa saya' - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709887748_TBSaifuddinjpg.jpg)
'Saya pelawa Human Rights Watch berjumpa saya' - Saifuddin
Layanan tidak mesra itu termasuklah seperti tahanan didera,kematian, tempoh tahanan yang lama, layanan buruk kepada wanita dan kanak-kanak, fasiliti yang burukk dan termasuklah makanan dan ubat-ubatan
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Saifuddin Nasution nafi dakwaan lebih 1,400 kanak-kanak ditahan Saifuddin Nasution nafi dakwaan lebih 1,400 kanak-kanak ditahan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709713537_TBsaifuddinnasution.jpg)
Saifuddin Nasution nafi dakwaan lebih 1,400 kanak-kanak ditahan
Saifuddin Nasution menafikan dakwaan Human Rights Watch bahawa terdapat lebih 1,400 kanak-kanak ditahan di 20 pusat imigresen di seluruh negara.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Finland inaugurates Alexander Stubb as president for the NATO era Finland inaugurates Alexander Stubb as president for the NATO era](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709290374_AlexanderStubb.jpg)
Finland inaugurates Alexander Stubb as president for the NATO era
Stubb listed democracy, rule of law and human rights as the core values that Finland's foreign policy would be based on under his leadership.
Fri Mar 01 2024
![Sulaiman, a lawyer who believes in justice - PM Sulaiman, a lawyer who believes in justice - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702960138_DatukSulaimanAbdul.jpg)
Sulaiman, a lawyer who believes in justice - PM
Datuk Sulaiman Abdullah, who died yesterday, was a firm believer in the principles of justice and human rights, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Dec 19 2023