Tibetan NGOs organise candlelight vigil to mark International Prisoners Justice Day

Aug 10, 2023

Tibetan activists raised their voices for justice against heinous violations of basic human rights and freedoms endured by countless political prisoners in Tibet.

Beyond Punishment: How one design project is reimagining prison reform through clay

Aug 10, 2026

Every year on August 10, the world observes Prisoners' Justice Day, a day that serves as a reminder that people in prison retain their...

Advocate seeks extension of emergency parole to prisoners above 65 years of age, prone to COVID-19

Feb 05, 2021

New Delhi [India], February 5 : An advocate has written to Delhi High Court Chief Justice DN Patel seeking an extension of emergency parole...

Myanmar announces amnesty for 814 prisoners

Feb 12, 2022

Yangon [Myanmar], February 12 : Myanmar on Saturday announced a pardon for 814 prisoners and seven foreign prisoners to mark the Diamond Jubilee Union...

Israel gears up to receive hostages, release Palestinian prisoners

Oct 09, 2025

Israel's health, justice, and security institutions began mobilising on Thursday for the long-awaited return of hostages held by Hamas and the parallel release of...

NHRC's pilot project aims to improve access to justice for prisoners in Delhi

Nov 23, 2021

New Delhi [India], November 23 : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has embarked upon a pilot project to improve access to justice...