Posts Tagged ‘Human Rights’

Human rights violation in J&K: the true perspective

Human rights violation in J&K: the true perspective

Jasbir Sarai  On December, 10, like every year since 1950, the world will celebrate human rights day. This date coincides with the adoption and proclamation of the universal declaration of human rights by the United Nations General Assembly’s in 1948. In Kashmir, the day will undoubtedly be marked, as usual, by protests orchestrated by the miniscule separatist segment of the …

by Guest Writer on December 4th, 2012 Leave a comment »

Human Security in Jammu and Kashmir

Human Security in Jammu and Kashmir

Simrit Kahlon During the fifth decade of the last century when numerous colonies in South and South-east Asia gained independence from their European rulers, the primary mandate for national governments was the provision of human security to its citizens. The idea of human security is more comprehensive than the more basic need of physical security. It encompasses economic security, social …

by Simrit Kahlon on November 30th, 2011 Leave a comment »

Unmarked graves: A thorough unhindered investigation is imperative

Unmarked graves: A thorough unhindered investigation is imperative

Brigadier (Retired) Manjit Singh A report by the Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has laid focus on the issue of unmarked graves in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The commission has sought action to identify those who have been buried in these unmarked graves by matching DNA profiles of relatives of missing persons with samples extracted from the …

by manjitsingh on October 9th, 2011 Leave a comment »