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Iran Urged to End Harassment of Narges Mohammadi

Narges Mohammadi. Photo: Gulf Centre for Human Rights

Iran Urged to End Harassment of Narges Mohammadi Narges Mohammadi is serving multiple sentences amounting to more than 13 years of imprisonment.  A group of independent experts has urged the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately and unconditionally release Narges Mohammadi and all women human rights defenders, who remain in jail on charges relating to their defence of human rights. …

Safeguarding Democracy and Human Rights in the Digital Age

Poor children who live and sleep on the open pavements in India’s capital New Delhi. Photo: Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service (Representational Image)

Safeguarding Democracy and Human Rights in the Digital Age The Digital Democracy Initiative works closely with civil society partners CIVICUS, Global Focus, Digital Defenders Partnership, and Access Now.  As autocrats are increasingly misusing digital platforms to spread fake news, suppress dissenting voices, and deprive people of their fundamental rights, new programs are required to protect people’s rights in the technology-driven …

Why E-Filing Systems and E-Courts Fail to Deliver Justice in India

E-Filing Module of the Supreme Court of India

Why E-Filing Systems and E-Courts Fail to Deliver Justice in India The excerpts from the Research Report: Defective E-Filing Systems of Indian Courts are given below. You can also download and read the full report. One of the reasons for chaotic e-filing platforms is the inconsistent use of GUIs. The interfaces provided by the Supreme Court, high courts, and lower courts …

UN Experts Urge All States to Recognise State of Palestine

UN Experts Urge All States to Recognise State of Palestine. Photo: UN Human Rights Office

UN Experts Urge All States to Recognise State of Palestine As of 28 May 2024, the State of Palestine was recognised by the vast majority of Member States of the United Nations. All States must follow the example of 146 United Nations Member States and recognise the State of Palestine and use all political and diplomatic resources at their disposal …

#ThankYouDemocracy – World Leaders Launch Democracy Campaign

#ThankYouDemocracy - World Leaders Launch Democracy Campaign. Photo: RMN Foundation

#ThankYouDemocracy – World Leaders Launch Democracy Campaign To promote this initiative, videos have been launched on social media of important figures in the defence of democracy explaining why it is necessary to defend it. The Global Democracy Coalition (GDC) launched ‘The Voice and Value of Democracy’ campaign at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit (May 14-15, 2024) with the aim of transforming …

Collaboration for Research Project on Corruption in India

India Corruption Research Report 2024 (ICRR 2024) Project by RMN Foundation / RMN News Service

Collaboration for Research Project on Corruption in India As I am in the process of seeking partners from India and other countries for the ICRR 2024 project, you are invited to support this anti-corruption initiative as a collaborator.  India Corruption Research Report 2024 (ICRR 2024) Project by RMN Foundation / RMN News Service Dear Leader, I am a national award-winning …