Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Poverty

Farmers’ Persistent Struggle in Punjab

This latest wave of protests comes with the painful memory of the farmers’ 2020 struggle still fresh. Back then, thousands of farmers camped at the ..

Published on: 30 December, 2024

Unconfirmed reports claim efforts could start to recover informal miners

More than 1,000 people have surfaced from the mine in recent weeks — many of them arrested as they emerged — and at least one ..

Published on: 25 November, 2024

Rescue Efforts Underway for Trapped Illegal Miners in South Africa Amid Legal and Humanitarian Concerns

While illegal mining provides livelihoods for many, it also presents significant dangers, both to the individuals involved and the environment. The government’s struggle to balance ..

Published on: 21 November, 2024

Addressing the Malnutrition Crisis in Northeast Nigeria

The organization’s findings underscore a grim reality: approximately 32 million people across Nigeria are currently grappling with food insecurity, exacerbated by a combination of persistent ..

Published on: 4 November, 2024

Escalating Poverty and Power Shortages in the World’s Poorest Countries

The twenty-six nations classified as the poorest, which are home to 40% of the world’s most destitute people, are experiencing their highest levels of debt ..

Published on: 17 October, 2024

Stand Up Against Poverty and Inequality: COSATU’s Protest Against Economic Hardship

Protesters in Johannesburg are expected to march to the stock exchange in Sandton.

Published on: 7 October, 2024

Argentina/Sharp rise in poverty

As basic costs continue to surge, a kilogram of potatoes now costs $1.33, according to INDEC, marking a 40% increase from just a month ago, ..

Published on: 26 September, 2024

South Africa Freedom Day

South Africa commemorates the first democratic election in 1994. But 30 years on, many argue the African National Congress has failed to deliver.

Published on: 29 April, 2024

Cuba’s economic crisis

Despite this, the State-run tourism body is building more and more new hotels, while the homes of many ordinary people collapse.

Published on: 31 December, 2023

Lebanon/ Refugee children

Aljazeera English visits an educational institution where some are receiving help to cope.

Published on: 19 December, 2023

Food security

It is held in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund, the United Arab Emirates and Somalia.

Published on: 21 November, 2023

Bangladeshi garment workers

Garment workers unions on Tuesday rejected a 50% pay rise decided by the government on Tuesday, which would bring the current wage from USD 75 ..

Published on: 9 November, 2023