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    The Journey to Defend Human Rights Never Ends

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    The World Owes the Rohingyas their Right to Human Dignity

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    Afghan Refugees, Medical Visitors Bemoan Treatment in Pakistan

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    Lessons from a Life Well Lived

    This is the last part of my series of columns about my father – M Rashad Mahmood – who was born in Bombay in...

    India’s Bangladeshi Bogeyman

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    New World Records: More Weapons than Ever. And a Hunger Crisis Like No Other

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    Justice is Not a Privilege, It is a Right for Every Child: Justice Savitri Ratho

    Justice Madan Lokur, Chairperson of the United Nations’ Internal Justice Council and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, emphasised the need for meaningful access to justice for children—as victims, as accused, and as those in need of care and protection, in all their avatars.

    Climate Justice Starts with a Bus Ride: A Lifeline for Delhi’s Waste Pickers

    For Delhi’s waste pickers, a working bus route is not a luxury. It is a pathway to dignity, safety, and survival. In a city battling extreme heat, toxic air, and rising inequality, climate justice might just begin with a seat on a functioning, inclusive bus.

    Sri Lanka Launches First Public-Private Water Supply Partnership with ADB Support

    The pilot in Galle is seen as a potential blueprint for nationwide replication, with implications for addressing water inefficiencies throughout Sri Lanka. If successful, it could also serve as a model for other countries in the region facing similar challenges.

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    Justice is Not a Privilege, It is a Right for Every Child: Justice Savitri Ratho

    Justice Madan Lokur, Chairperson of the United Nations’ Internal Justice Council and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, emphasised the need for meaningful access to justice for children—as victims, as accused, and as those in need of care and protection, in all their avatars.

    Climate Justice Starts with a Bus Ride: A Lifeline for Delhi’s Waste Pickers

    For Delhi’s waste pickers, a working bus route is not a luxury. It is a pathway to dignity, safety, and survival. In a city battling extreme heat, toxic air, and rising inequality, climate justice might just begin with a seat on a functioning, inclusive bus.
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