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What India’s UPR Means for the Quad
December 01, 2022

What India’s UPR Means for the Quad

By Ria Chakrabarty
Lawmakers in Tokyo, Canberra, Washington, and even Seoul should not shy away from pushing New Delhi to uphold its commitment to human rights.

Philippines Assures UN that it Upholds Human Rights
November 21, 2022

Philippines Assures UN that it Upholds Human Rights

By Mong Palatino
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla denied the claims that the country is plagued by a "culture of impunity."
UN Report Charts Human Rights Decline in the Philippines
November 11, 2022

UN Report Charts Human Rights Decline in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
The administration of President Marcos has said and done nothing substantial to address the country's human rights crisis.

Thailand’s Lese-Majeste Law Takes Center Stage at UN Rights Review
November 19, 2021

Thailand’s Lese-Majeste Law Takes Center Stage at UN Rights Review

By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
To make a breakthrough on the lèse-majesté problem in Thailand, the international community must seriously rethink its strategy.

Xinjiang Detention Camp or Vocational Center: Is China ‘Calling A Deer A Horse’?
November 08, 2018

Xinjiang Detention Camp or Vocational Center: Is China ‘Calling A Deer A Horse’?

By Charlotte Gao
China defends its Xinjiang policy during the UN Human Rights Council’s universal periodic review.

Neighborhood Watch: Will Asian Countries Turn a Blind Eye to Uyghur Issues in China?
November 07, 2018

Neighborhood Watch: Will Asian Countries Turn a Blind Eye to Uyghur Issues in China?

By Sarah M. Brooks
Will any of China's neighbors speak out against its abuses at home? A major UN review offers a sobering assessment.

China’s Trojan Horse Human Rights Resolution
March 22, 2018

China’s Trojan Horse Human Rights Resolution

By Miloon Kothari
A China-backed UN resolution on “mutually beneficial cooperation” might not be all it seems.
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