The Hazaras: Centuries-long Oppression
Afghanistan has a heterogeneous population of 40 million that includes ethnic groups such as Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Turkmens,…
The refugees of Kunduz
Note: Our consulting editor Jessica Kroner brings exclusive images of Afghan refugees who crossed Pakistan through the Chaman border. Unfortunately,…
Human Trafficking around the world: A crushing violation of fundamental human rights
Human trafficking is is believed to be the third most lucrative form of crime after drugs and arms trafficking. It…
Illicit Drug Trafficking in the Golden Triangle
Located in the arboreous highlands, the Golden Triangle is the meeting point of the borders of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand at…
Gender-Based Violence in India: A Human Rights Approach
The disproportionate level of violence faced by women and sexual minorities is not a recent phenomenon. Its pervasive nature escapes…
Blasphemy laws in Pakistan and recourse through international attention
According to reports by various human rights groups, approximately 1600 blasphemy cases have been filed in Pakistan since 1987, mostly…
World Humanitarian Day
This World Humanitarian Day, Peace For Asia applauds those who selflessly aid people in need during times of crisis. World Humanitarian…
The Impact of Climate Change on Human Rights in Nepal
The international community has marked August 19th as World Humanitarian Day (WHD) since its designation by the UN General…
Human Rights violations in the Philippines: Will the ICC be able to stop Duterte?
In June 2021, the International Criminal Court opened an investigation into the alleged human rights abuses and targeted assassinations in…
The Situation in Afghanistan: Interview with Kevin Rudd and Dr Abdullah Abdullah
CLCIK HERE TO WATCH ENTIRE EVENT The events unfolding in Afghanistan portend difficult times for the elected regime…
Women’s issues in Pakistan
The current population of Pakistan stands at 225.5 million. Out of this number, men approximately comprise around 51% of the…