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World leaders must intervene to stop humanitarian crisis in Gaza and uphold international law
World leaders must intervene to stop humanitarian crisis in Gaza and uphold international law
We, the laureates of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights, are deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the continued Israeli occupation in the West Bank.
Gaza has been bombed more than 6,000 times and at least 17,000 lives, including innocent children and babies, have been killed as a result of Israeli retaliation to Hamas’ attack on 7 October.
The right to life is the most fundamental value. Without it, there is no democracy worthy of its name. This right is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this December.
We, the Network of Laureates of Gwangju Prize for Human Rights (NLG), join the UN, the International Red Cross and the World Health Organization to call for international law to be respected.
The indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure and the cutting off supplies, including for hospitals, have resulted in an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the area – and importantly, risks destabilising the Middle East region and triggering wider conflicts between major powers which will have unparalleled political instability and economic consequences.
International humanitarian law is clear on protecting civilians, journalists, aid and health workers in conflict regions – no state should be exempted from this rule.
We, the members of NLG, call upon world leaders to immediately halt and act quickly to intervene on humanitarian grounds and prevent the crisis from escalating to a wider conflict with terrible destabilising consequences.
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Lastly, we are concerned about the ongoing human rights violations, impunity and judicial harassment in the Asia Pacific region.
We repeat our expression of solidarity and call attention to human rights violations committed against our fellow laureates and human rights defenders: Adilur Rahman Khan (Bangladesh), Council of Iranian Teachers Trade Association (CCITTA), Arnon Nampa (Thailand), Chow Hang Tung (Hong Kong) and human rights defenders Harris Azhar together with Fatia Maulidiyanti (Indonesia) as well as our fellow human rights defenders in Myanmar.
Kay Rala, Xanana Gusmao, WPJ Basil Fernando, Korea Association of Bereaved Families for Democracy, Dandeniya Gamage Jayanthi, Wardah Hafiz, Malalai Joya, Irom Sharmila Chanu, Lenin Raghuvanshi, Muneer Malik, Min Ko Naing, Sushil Pyakurel, Binayak Sen, 문정현, H.I.J.O.S, Adilur Rahman Khan, Mothers of Khavaran, Latifah Anum Siregar, Bersih, Nguyen Dan Que, Jatupat Boonpattaraksa, Nandana Manatunga, JoannaCarino, Bedjo Untung, Arnon Nampa, Cynthia Maung, Parents Circle Families Forum – Israeli Palestinian Bereaved Families for Peace, Tempo Weekly Magazine, Sombath Somphone, Serge Bambara, Dialita Choir, Watchdoc documentary maker, Chow Hang-Tung, The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers Trade Association
"Excellence Unveiled: Narges Mohammadi's Nobel Journey"
Resonating Nobel laurels echo where peace prevails,
Voices untamed in Evin Prison's story,
Forty-six women
reclaim justice and glory.
United they stand, a resilient band in Iran's heart,
Journalists' pens, feminists' righteous art.
Amnesty's embrace, human rights' guardian grace,
Civil societies stand
in steadfast embrace.
In the tapestry woven by thinkers bold,
Peace and rights inseparably hold.
Artists paint truth
in hues so stark,
Iran's canvas reveals
a courageous embark.
Narges speaks in the Middle East's ballet,
A resilient display in a complex fray.
Gratitude flows to laureates and Shirin Ebadi,
For mothers' pleas and the faceless brave, a melody.
In protest's streets, a path they pave,
For Kiana, Ali, and family near, cheers to the brave.
Victory's path, strewn with strife,
Narges Mohammadi chants, "It is life."
October 2023, Evin's embrace,
A testament of grace resonates with eternal trace.
Today, in Iran's confinement, a paradox unfolds,
Nobel Peace Prize bestowed, yet her story told.
Her family stands where Narges can't be,
Receiving laurels for her, setting her spirit free.
In prison's walls,
her voice may be confined,
But the world hears
her message, fierce and kind.
In the echo of the Nobel Prize's decree,
A plea for freedom
and justice, resounding and free.
For Narges, though
absent, her courage prevails,
A laureate in spirit, as her family unveils.
In the face of adversity, a testament strong,
A symbol of
resilience, a Nobel song.
Evin's embrace may hold her today,
But the laurels transcend walls, lighting the way.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Enlightening Perspectives: Lenin's Take on Women's Issues and Shruti's Exploration of Ethics in the Context of Old Age and Empathy
Lenin, with his keen observations and thoughtful analysis, sheds light on the complexities surrounding women's issues, offering readers a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by women in our society. Shruti, on the other hand, navigates the realm of ethics within the context of old age and empathy, unraveling the intricacies of moral considerations in caregiving and understanding.
These articles not only contribute to a deeper understanding of these critical subjects but also encourage meaningful conversations that resonate with a diverse readership. We invite your audience to engage with these thought-provoking pieces, as they undoubtedly add value to the ongoing dialogue on women's issues, ethics, old age, and empathy.
Published Articles by Lenin and Shruti: Exploring Culture and Spiritualism
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
यूपी के जौनपुर-मेरठ में एमपी के सीधी जैसी घटना, दलितों के साथ अमानवीय व्यवहार
दलित हितों के लिए काम करने वाले एक्टिविस्ट डॉ.लेनिन ने कहा है कि "दलित समुदाय के लोगों के साथ मारपीट और मुंह पर पेशब किए जाने की घटना बेहद शर्मनाक है। ये घटनाएं दलित विरोधी और सामंती मानसिकता की द्योतक हैं। इस तरह की घटनाएं योगी सरकार की इमेज पर बट्टा लगा रही हैं। सरकार को चाहिए कि वो अपराधियों के खिलाफ सख्त एक्शन ले और इस तरह की घटनाओं की पुनरावृत्ति तत्काल रोके। ग्राम पंचायतों की बैठक में दलित समुदाय के हितों के बनाए गए कानूनों और योजनाओं का संवेदीकरण किया जाए। जातिवाद का कलंक मिटाने के लिए शिक्षण संस्थाओं में कहानियों के साथ पिछड़े, दलित और आदिवासी समुदाय के समाजसेवियों, साहित्याकारों व महान पुरुषों की जीवनगाथा पढ़ाई जानी चाहिए। जनमानस को यह भी बताया जाना चाहिए कि शिवाजी का स्वराज और उत्कृष्ट मौर्य व गुप्त काल बहुजन समाज की देन है।"
https://hindi.newsclick.in/Incident-like-MP-Sidhi-in-UP-Jaunpur-Meerut-inhuman-treatment-of-Dalits
Friday, November 17, 2023
Countering Cultural Cleansing: The Role of Tolerance in Preserving Minority Rights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E85_ftnZefI
International Webinar: Countering Cultural Cleansing: The Role of Tolerance in Preserving Minority Rights
Held on: 8, November, 2023
Speakers:
1. Shruti Nagvanshi, Founder and Managing Trustee of Peoples’ Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), India
2. Sujatha Surepally Professor and Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Satavahana University, Activist and Academecian, India
3. D.B. SAGAR President and Founder, International Commission for Dalit Rights (ICDR International), USA
Moderator: K. Zehra, Senior Research Associate, SARIM
Concluding Remarks: Rimsha Shahid, Senior Research Analyst, SARIM
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Shruti as a panelist Countering Cultural Cleansing' to delve into the power of tolerance in safeguarding minority rights
Unlock the secrets of cultural preservation!
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Article Authored by Lenin Raghuvanshi
Article Authored by Lenin Raghuvanshi on Environmental conservation published in leading Hindi daily Sanmarg
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Monday, October 23, 2023
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Dalimss Podcast Ep-6 | Dalit Activist | Israel Vs Palestine | PM Modi | India Vs Canada
PVCHR: Dalimss Podcast Ep-6 | Dalit Activist | Israel Vs ...: In this exciting episode of #Dalimss Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Mr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, a distinguished Dalit activist and... https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2023/10/dalimss-podcast-ep-6-dalit-activist.html
Saturday, October 21, 2023
A Family's Struggle: Allegations, Altruism, and Unveiling Conspiracy: Lenin Raghuvanshi
"My father wrote a letter on January 25, 1997, praising Lenin Raghuvanshi for his assistance during a family crisis. It is worth noting that Lenin and his life partner Shruti were evicted from their home in 1994. However, on March 1, 1997, my mother donated a part of our house for a Human Rights initiative dedicated to the memory of Stalin. The inauguration was conducted by Justice Mr. M. N. Venkatachaliah on behalf of the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
In the first will of my mother in 2002, our property rights were revoked, and false allegations were included. Notably, the name of Lenin's son, Kabeer Karunik, was not mentioned. Kabeer was born in 1998. My mother informed me about an ongoing conspiracy against me before her passing, which I detailed in an email. Please refer to the following link for further information."
https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2023/08/the-legacy-of-struggle-sacrifice-and-unbreakable-family-bonds/