Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance
Malaysia has urged the United Nations to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, calling for immediate global action against the growing wave of hate speech and violence targeting minorities
Sat Sep 28 2024
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
Narendra Modi denies religious discrimination exists in India
Rights groups have asserted, however, that dissidents, minorities and journalists have come under attack since Narendra Modi took office.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Study finds diversity stunted in theatrical film roles but better in streaming
More than 33 percent of lead actors in 99 streaming films were minorities, the researchers said.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Japan PM to sack top aide over anti-LGBT comments
Kishida said on Saturday that he intends to dismiss Masayoshi Arai, one of his secretaries, over discriminatory remarks against sexual minorities.
Sat Feb 04 2023
PM Anwar gives assurance Unity Gov't will not marginalise minorities
Anwar said Fadillah has been given complete trust to resolve all pending matters related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Taliban must change course, uphold rights of girls, women, EU says
The European Union urged the Taliban to change tack and uphold the rights of women, girls and minorities.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Let's Talk: Rohingya - Who Are Myanmar's Citizens?
Locating the plight of the Rohingya among the many ethnic-minorities in the country, some of whom have been fighting decades long wars against the Yangon government, gives a sombre perspective on the resolution of this humanitarian crisis.
Sat Aug 13 2022
Let's Talk: Rohingya - Ground Zero
Said to be one of the most oppressed ethnic minorities in the world, the plight of Myanmar’s Rohingyas still makes headlines.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Overseas Uyghurs struggle to locate relatives in Xinjiang prisons
When Ziba last saw her mother, she begged her not to return to Xinjiang, as reports were emerging about the detention of ethnic minorities.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Amid accusations of genocide from the West, China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang
The move to prevent births among Uyghur and other minorities is in sharp contrast with China's wider birth policies.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Myanmar's minorities to protest in show of unity against coup
Members of Myanmar ethnic groups protest in a show of opposition to the coup that ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Sat Feb 20 2021
US declares China committing 'genocide' against Uighurs
Pompeo urged China to 'end all torture and abuse' in custody and allow Uighurs and other minorities to emigrate.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Nearly 40 nations demand China respect Uighur human rights
Abuses of the Uighur people are so widespread that all goods from the region should be considered made with slave labour.
Wed Oct 07 2020
US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints
The sanctions add to U.S. pressure on Beijing over Xinjiang, where the ruling Communist Party is accused of mass detentions, forced labor and other abuses against Muslim minorities.
Tue Jul 21 2020