Buddhists and Human Rights
An analysis of Buddhist affirmations of human rights might begin in India, the birthplace of Buddhism. There in 1956 another Hindu, B. R. Ambedkar, converted to Buddhism and took some…
G.S. Theme: Human Rights & Tibet
CAMP Hale at Colorado in the US is a long way from Tibet. But what joins them together is the training of some 2000 Tibetan warriors who have been taught…
Without truth, reconciliation not possible
by Francis Harrison Dear Friends, This article by seasoned journalist, Francis Harrison, who had been following the Sri Lankan scene, argues the need for accountability for crimes committed by both…
Malaysia Policy Brief: 2010 – 2011
I. Background ● Formerly a British colony, Malaysia is a Muslim-majority nation with substantial religious minorities, including Buddhists (19.2%), Christians (9.1%), and Hindus (6.3% - 7%). ● Hinduism was established…
People’s Republic of Bangladesh Policy Brief: 2010 – 2011
I. Background • The People’s Republic of Bangladesh is a parliamentary democracy with a legal system based on English common law and Islamic law. The country shares an ancient Bengali…
Islamic Republic of Pakistan Policy Brief: 2010 – 2011
I. Background ● Pakistan is a federal republic with a significant role for Islamic law in the Constitution and legal system. The military establishment is the primary power-broker in the…
2009 Human Rights Report: Afghanistan
2009 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Afghanistan is an Islamic republic; population estimates range from 24 to 33 million. In August citizens voted in their second presidential and first-ever…
Discrimination Against Hindus Worldwide in 2006
The nearly one billion Hindus constitute the third largest religious group in the world. The Hindu Diaspora has grown beyond the Indian sub-continent to compromise an important minority in numerous…
No human rights in Afghanistan, specially no rights for Afghan Hindus/Sikhs
The remaining Minority Community of Afghan Hindus/ Sikhs in Afghanistan are facing big Problems: - They donot have a Cremation Ground. - The Children can not visit a proper School.…
Malaysia: Ban On Sexuality Rights Festival Violates Human Rights
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) sent a letter to the government of Malaysia condemning the November 3rd police ban of all events related to Seksualiti Merdeka,…