August 30 is the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance. The crime of enforced disappearance may be considered a way to create terror in society, when victims are picked up and never seen again; and where victim families are left in a maelstrom of fear, uncertainty and, in many cases economic crises. The […]
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Odhikar: An organisation persecuted for defending human rights
August 10, 2014 is the first anniversary of the abduction and detention of the Secretary of Odhikar, Adilur Rahman Khan, for defending human rights. Since 2009, Odhikar has been suppressed and put under pressure by the present Awami League regime due to its ability to be vocal against violations of human rights. The Organisation has […]
Statement of Odhikar : The National Broadcast Policy-2014 empowers the government to put draconian restrictions on media and curb the freedom of expression
On August 4, 2014 the Cabinet approved the National Broadcast Policy-2014, keeping a lot of scope for the government to misuse the policy on the pretext of maintaining the standard of news, programmes and advertisements in the electronic media. The government has unilaterally finalised the policy, brushing aside the recommendations put forth by the stakeholders. […]
RATIFY THE CONVENTION NOW TO PROTECT THE RIGHT OF ASIAN PEOPLES NOT TO BE DISAPPEARED
The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), on the opening day of the International Week of the Disappeared, which falls on the 25th to 30th of May calls on Asian States to sign and ratify the International Convention Against Enforced Disappearance (CAED) to protect the right of Asian peoples from enforced disappearance. Statement_International Week of […]
One Year After the Rana Plaza collapse: Odhikar’s statement
April 24, 2014 is the one year anniversary of a collapse of Rana Plaza. The nine-storied Rana Plaza collapsed in Savar, Dhaka, injuring or taking away the lives of many people. During the incident, around five thousand workers were working in the five garments factories situated in the building. After the collapse, rescuers retrieved 1135 […]
One Year After the Rana Plaza Catastrophe : Slow Progress and Insufficient Compensations
One year has passed since the collapse of the Rana Plaza in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and survivors and victims’ families are still waiting for adequate compensation. Safety conditions and respect for workers’ rights in garment factories in Bangladesh remain concerning. (full text in English)
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