South Asia Citizens Web

The partition of Punjab proved to be one of the most violent, brutal, savage debasements in the history of humankind

We welcome the decision of the judiciary to reverse some of the unlawful and unconstitutional decisions that led to the destruction of the rule of law and the weakening of democratic governance in the country, and the call on all relevant government authorities and State institutions to respect and implement the Supreme Court order to reinstate the parliamentary seats of Members of Parliament and to release detainees that the order has deemed free.

The Digital Security Act 2018 will curb the freedom of expression and also impede independent journalism in Bangladesh

Abusive practices invented to subdue women provide a template for men to use power to dominate and bully all weaker sections of the society.

The outcry and violent protest regarding [the film] Padmaavat is not about the insult to women, or to their honour, but about something else entirely