There are public servants who administer governments, and then there are those who quietly transform lives. Harjot Kaur belongs to the second category. For over three decades, her work has taken her from the villages of India to Afghanistan and, today, to the World Bank, where she leads social development initiatives across Central Asia. Throughout this journey, one … [Read more...] about Beyond Borders: A Life Dedicated to Humanity
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Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea: International Concerns and Perspectives
Representatives from European human rights organizations and academic institutions display a jointly signed letter calling on the South Korean government to release Chairman Lee Man-hee from pre-trial detention, following a press conference on freedom of religion and expression at the Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club on 7 August. The signatories argued that humanitarian … [Read more...] about Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea: International Concerns and Perspectives
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 Commemoration Event Held in Mumbai
Mumbai | July 2026 - A grand Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 Commemoration Event was held in Mumbai to commemorate the 27th anniversary of India’s historic victory in the Kargil War and to pay heartfelt tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. The event served as a solemn reminder of the supreme sacrifices made by … [Read more...] about Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 Commemoration Event Held in Mumbai
Harjot Kaur — The Woman Who Chose Humanity Over Applause
New Delhi, India, 24 July: There are people who build careers. There are people who build reputations. And then, once in a generation, there emerges someone who quietly dedicates an entire lifetime to building humanity itself. Harjot Kaur belongs to that rare league. A 1992 batch Indian civil servant, Harjot Kaur’s journey is not merely the story of a bureaucrat rising … [Read more...] about Harjot Kaur — The Woman Who Chose Humanity Over Applause
Survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access compensation, new report finds
A new report by SAMAJ reveals why many survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access financial compensation despite legal guarantees. Mumbai, India, July 22, 2026: Beyond the devastating psychological and physical impacts, sexual violence often inflicts significant economic harm on survivors. While governments in South Asia have acknowledged this by … [Read more...] about Survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access compensation, new report finds