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A recent report by the Human Rights Association (İHD) has sharply criticized Turkey’s Human Rights Action Plan (İHEP), stating it falls significantly short of protecting children’s rights and international standards. Launched in March 2021 by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the plan aimed to bolster the country’s human rights infrastructure but has been found to overlook… [Read More]

China’s Unprecedented Role in Global Poverty Reduction As the G20 Summit convenes to tackle global poverty, hunger, and inequality, China’s remarkable achievements in poverty alleviation are taking center stage. Over the past four decades, China has lifted nearly 800 million people out of extreme poverty, accounting for approximately 75 percent of the global reduction since… [Read More]

Uzbekistan has officially launched the Uzbek-language edition of the book "Xi Jinping: On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights." The ceremony, held in Tashkent on August 19, 2025, was attended by nearly 300 participants, including Chinese and Uzbek officials and intellectuals. The event underscored the growing cultural and human rights cooperation between the two nations. Key… [Read More]

The World Bank has updated its global poverty lines, significantly raising the international poverty line from $2.15 to $3 per day. This adjustment, based on 2021 Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) and new national poverty data, means an additional 125 million people are now classified as living in extreme poverty. The update reflects changes in price… [Read More]

Saudi Arabia is experiencing an unprecedented surge in executions in 2025, with concerns mounting over due process and the potential use of the death penalty to suppress dissent. Human Rights Watch and the Middle East Democracy Center report a significant increase in executions, raising alarms about the kingdom’s justice system. Key Takeaways At least 241… [Read More]

Global efforts to combat poverty are gaining momentum through a multifaceted approach involving legislative action, educational initiatives, research partnerships, and innovative technological solutions. Lawmakers, educators, researchers, and technologists are collaborating to address the complex challenges of poverty, aiming for sustainable and impactful change. Key Takeaways Bipartisan legislative efforts in the U.S. are crucial for sustaining… [Read More]

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has strongly condemned Qatar following the sentencing of Remy Rowhani, the 71-year-old leader of the country’s Bahai community, to a five-year prison term. The organization denounced the verdict as a severe blow to religious freedom and an act of targeted persecution. Key Takeaways Remy Rowhani, president of the National Spiritual Assembly… [Read More]

Recent reports and commentary are shedding light on China’s significant role in global poverty reduction, highlighting its unique development model and contributions to international cooperation. While global poverty has seen a dramatic decrease since 1990, questions are being raised about the metrics used to measure success and the effectiveness of certain economic policies. Rethinking Global… [Read More]

Rights Defender Faces Trial Over Published Letter A Kyrgyz human rights defender, Rita Karasartova, is set to go on trial on August 15, 2025, accused of organizing mass riots and inciting the violent seizure of power. The charges stem from her decision to publish a letter from an opposition activist on Facebook. Karasartova faces up… [Read More]

Coventry Student Secures Prestigious Scholarship to Combat Global Inequality Eighteen-year-old Nikita Lal has been awarded a life-changing £30,000 scholarship to study Global Financial Planning at Coventry University. Her ambition is to tackle global financial inequalities and reduce poverty through enhanced financial literacy. A Vision for Financial Empowerment Nikita’s passion for finance stems from its potential… [Read More]

Opposition Leader Sentenced to Two Decades in Chad Chad’s main opposition leader, Succès Masra, has been handed a 20-year prison sentence by a criminal court in Ndjamena. Human Rights Watch condemned the verdict, labeling the charges as politically motivated and a severe blow to democratic freedoms in the country. Masra, a former prime minister and… [Read More]

The World Bank has released a report indicating a significant decline in extreme poverty in India, with the rate dropping to 5.3% between 2011-12 and 2022-23. This reduction, which saw the number of people in extreme poverty fall from 344.47 million to 75.24 million, occurred even as the World Bank revised its global poverty threshold… [Read More]

The State Department has released its annual human rights report, but critics argue the document has been significantly scaled back, omitting details on abuses in politically allied countries while intensifying criticism of nations that have clashed with the current administration. The report, delayed for months, has been described as "streamlined" by officials, but human rights… [Read More]