The case of Chairman Lee Man-hee before the Human Rights Council On 30 September 2026, CAP Freedom of Conscience delivered an oral statement during the general debate under Item 3 of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, devoted to the promotion and protection of all human rights. The statement raises the case of Chairman Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old founder … [Read more...] about Oral statement on the situation of Chairman Lee Man-hee in pretrial detention in the Republic of Korea — General Debate under Item 3, 63rd session of the Human Rights Council
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Beyond Borders: A Life Dedicated to Humanity
There are public servants who administer governments, and then there are those who quietly transform lives. Harjot Kaur belongs to the second category. For over three decades, her work has taken her from the villages of India to Afghanistan and, today, to the World Bank, where she leads social development initiatives across Central Asia. Throughout this journey, one … [Read more...] about Beyond Borders: A Life Dedicated to Humanity
Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea: International Concerns and Perspectives
Representatives from European human rights organizations and academic institutions display a jointly signed letter calling on the South Korean government to release Chairman Lee Man-hee from pre-trial detention, following a press conference on freedom of religion and expression at the Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club on 7 August. The signatories argued that humanitarian … [Read more...] about Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea: International Concerns and Perspectives
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 Commemoration Event Held in Mumbai
Mumbai | July 2026 - A grand Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 Commemoration Event was held in Mumbai to commemorate the 27th anniversary of India’s historic victory in the Kargil War and to pay heartfelt tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. The event served as a solemn reminder of the supreme sacrifices made by … [Read more...] about Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 Commemoration Event Held in Mumbai
Survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access compensation, new report finds
A new report by SAMAJ reveals why many survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access financial compensation despite legal guarantees. Mumbai, India, July 22, 2026: Beyond the devastating psychological and physical impacts, sexual violence often inflicts significant economic harm on survivors. While governments in South Asia have acknowledged this by … [Read more...] about Survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access compensation, new report finds