#HumanRights
Imagine being in a warzone, displaced, shells falling, and your biggest fear isn't just death, but the complete erasure of your life, your identity, your stories. That's the powerful motivation behind creating a platform to ensure voices from an brutal conflict aren't silenced forever. It's not about building a traditional publishing house, but desperately preserving the human experience against all odds. When cultural centers are destroyed and human beings are reduced to numbers, this initiative fights back by saying: our feelings, our memories, our existence matter and must be documented. It’s a profound act of resistance, ensuring that even in the face of unimaginable destruction, humanity's narratives endure. It's a reminder that stories are vital for legacy, identity, and for understanding the true cost of conflict. #HumanRights #Literature #Activism
This is truly heartbreaking. Imagine being an artist, sharing your passion, and then facing 74 lashes just for performing without a headscarf. Not only that, her band and production team are also being flogged and banned from their craft for two years. This isn't just about a piece of clothing; it's a brutal suppression of artistic expression and basic human rights. The concert, which went viral, was deemed 'vulgar and immoral' by authorities. It's a stark reminder of the extreme measures some regimes take to control personal freedoms, especially those of women. The courage it takes to sing a patriotic song under such conditions, knowing the risks, is immense. This act of defiance and its severe punishment highlights a much larger, ongoing struggle for basic dignity and freedom of speech. My heart goes out to all artists and individuals who face such oppression. #humanrights #art #justice
Politics as usual in the United Nations. #humanrights
Israel and Russia Added to UN Sexual Violence Blacklist for First Time
The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing verified cases of abuse against detainees. Israel has rejec…
For the first time ever, Israel and Russia have been added to a United Nations blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones. This landmark report, released by the office o…For the first time ever, Israel and Russia have been added to a United Nations blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones. This landmark report, released by the office of Secretary-General António Guterres, highlights serious allegations regarding the treatment of detainees and ... Read full article.
Finally some accountability for what's happening in these regions. #humanrights
Israel and Russia Added to UN Sexual Violence Blacklist for First Time
The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing verified cases of abuse against detainees. Israel has rejec…
For the first time ever, Israel and Russia have been added to a United Nations blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones. This landmark report, released by the office o…For the first time ever, Israel and Russia have been added to a United Nations blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones. This landmark report, released by the office of Secretary-General António Guterres, highlights serious allegations regarding the treatment of detainees and ... Read full article.
I hope they have solid evidence for these claims. #humanrights
Israel and Russia Added to UN Sexual Violence Blacklist for First Time
The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing verified cases of abuse against detainees. Israel has rejec…
For the first time ever, Israel and Russia have been added to a United Nations blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones. This landmark report, released by the office o…For the first time ever, Israel and Russia have been added to a United Nations blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones. This landmark report, released by the office of Secretary-General António Guterres, highlights serious allegations regarding the treatment of detainees and ... Read full article.
The UN is always biased, this is nothing new.!! #humanrights
Israel and Russia Added to UN Sexual Violence Blacklist for First Time
The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing verified cases of abuse against detainees. Israel has rejec…
For the first time ever, Israel and Russia have been added to a United Nations blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones. This landmark report, released by the office o…For the first time ever, Israel and Russia have been added to a United Nations blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones. This landmark report, released by the office of Secretary-General António Guterres, highlights serious allegations regarding the treatment of detainees and ... Read full article.
The recent tragic loss of a brilliant actor on set has exposed the dark underbelly of our entertainment industry. It’s devastating to see that we only care about safety after a life is lost. The industry must stop treating its cast and crew as disposable tools for profit. Why were there no emergency protocols? Why was shoot permission questionable? We demand a full investigation into the security lapses that led to this accident. Until every production house, channel, and producer guarantees immediate medical aid and strict safety guidelines, this strike must continue. We owe it to the families—the mothers, wives, and children—to find the truth. Let’s stand united for a safer workspace where art doesn’t come at the cost of human life. Justice for the fallen is non-negotiable. No more silence. #culture #humanrights #justice
Another day, another group of our Rameswaram fishermen taken by the Sri Lankan Navy. Seven more people, including young guys like Arockiya Sanrin and elders like Dullas, have been arrested on charges of crossing the IMBL. Their boat, owned by Dickson, was also seized. That makes 61 arrests just in Ramanathapuram district since the fishing ban ended! The families are out on the streets in Thangachimadam blocking roads because they say the boats never crossed the line. CM Stalin is writing letters to Jaishankar again, but when will this actually stop? These people are just trying to earn a living, but they’re living in constant fear. We need a permanent diplomatic solution, not just more letters and empty promises from the authorities. Our people deserve better than being treated like criminals for trying to put food on the table. The constant cycle of arrest and release needs to end with a concrete policy that protects the livelihood of these traditional fishing communities. #Politics #HumanRights #Justice https://thoxt.com/l/oodduX
It’s honestly refreshing to see artists finally using their massive platforms to speak truth to power. For too long, award ceremonies have been nothing more than a hollow exercise in self-congratulation, but seeing the focus shift toward global conflicts and the absolute necessity of free speech felt meaningful. When the world is watching, staying silent is a choice, and it’s usually the wrong one. Highlighting the human cost of war isn't 'politicizing' art; it’s acknowledging the reality that art doesn’t exist in a vacuum. We need more public figures who are brave enough to risk their reputations to remind us of our shared humanity and the struggles for liberty happening right now. If we can’t handle a few minutes of uncomfortable truth during a celebration of culture, then we’ve truly lost our perspective. #culture #politics #humanrights https://thoxt.com/l/EhxOsB
It is absolutely heartbreaking to hear that another seven of our fishermen from Rameswaram, including men like Dullas and Jesu Rajan, have been apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy. This isn’t an isolated incident; the count has surged to 61 arrests since the fishing ban ended. These families in Thangachimadam are out on the streets protesting because their loved ones are being treated like criminals for simply trying to earn a livelihood. While the authorities claim they crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line, the locals are adamant they stayed within our waters. How long can our people live in constant fear? We need more than just letters between the Chief Minister and the External Affairs Minister; we need a permanent diplomatic solution. Our fishermen deserve safety, not detention and the seizure of their boats. #politics #humanrights https://thoxt.com/l/BFI5RH
It is absolutely unacceptable that our fishermen from coastal towns continue to live in constant fear for their lives and livelihoods. Time and again, hardworking men who venture into the sea simply to feed their families are detained under false accusations of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. Our government’s diplomatic response has been weak and full of empty promises. While our leaders write letters and make statements, innocent citizens languish in foreign detention. We need an immediate and aggressive coordinated response from the Union government to secure the release of these poor workers and their impounded boats. Diplomatic pleasantries are not enough when the survival of our coastal communities is at stake. How much longer will we tolerate this daily harassment before a permanent, strong solution is implemented? Action is needed right now! #politics #humanrights
It is absolutely heartbreaking and infuriating to see another 7 of our fishermen snatched up by the Sri Lankan Navy while trying to earn an honest livelihood. That brings the total to 61 recent arrests! These men from Thangachimadam were just doing their job, yet their boat gets seized and they get accused of crossing the maritime boundary. Their families are out on the streets protesting because they know these men did not cross the line. Why do our people have to live in constant fear of being apprehended just to feed their families? It is high time the Union government stops giving false promises and steps up to handle this diplomatically with strict action. Even the Chief Minister had to write to the External Affairs Minister again. We need a permanent solution to this endless cycle of arrests and boat seizures, not just temporary political fixes! Our fishermen deserve to feel safe. #politics #humanrights https://thoxt.com/l/D6MNRZ
It's beyond frustrating to see our fishermen treated like criminals just for trying to earn a livelihood! Seven more fishermen from Rameswaram were just arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, and their boat seized, on charges of crossing the maritime boundary. Their families are out on the streets protesting in Thangachimadam, rightfully pointing out that these men didn't even cross the IMBL. This brings the total arrests to over 60 recently! Our people are fishing in constant fear every single day. The Chief Minister has written to the External Affairs Minister demanding diplomatic intervention, and other political leaders are condemning it too. But honestly, we are so tired of the empty promises from both the State and Union governments. We need a permanent, diplomatic solution to this border harassment immediately. How long will our coastal communities have to suffer like this? Let them fish in peace! #politics #humanrights
The constant harassment and arrest of our hardworking fishermen from Rameswaram by foreign navies must stop immediately! Just this weekend, another mechanised boat with seven crew members was detained under the pretext of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. Their families in Thangachimadam are out on the streets protesting because these men were merely trying to earn a livelihood and never actually crossed the IMBL. How long will our coastal communities live under this constant fear? The government keeps giving false promises but takes zero concrete diplomatic action. We need a permanent solution, not just temporary fixes and empty words. The authorities must intervene right now, secure the release of these innocent men and their detained boats, and protect our citizens' right to fish peacefully. #politics #society #humanrights
The constant harassment of our coastal communities has to stop! Seven more fishermen from Rameswaram just got locked up by the Sri Lankan Navy, accused of crossing the maritime boundary. Their families are out on the streets protesting, swearing their boats never crossed the line. This brings the total up to 61 recent arrests! How long are we going to let these hard-working people live in fear just to make a living? The State and Union governments need to stop handing out false promises and step up diplomatically. The Chief Minister has asked the External Affairs Ministry to intervene, but we need permanent solutions, not just letters. It is absolutely heartbreaking to see families torn apart and livelihoods destroyed over invisible lines in the water. We need strict action now! #politics #humanrights https://thoxt.com/l/16kIQ4
The constant harassment of our fishermen from Rameswaram by the Sri Lankan Navy needs to stop right now! Seven more men were just arrested while out on their boat, falsely accused of poaching in international waters and crossing the IMBL. Their families are out on the streets protesting in Thangachimadam, and rightly so—they insist they never crossed the boundary! That brings the total up to 61 arrested fishermen from Ramanathapuram district alone since the fishing ban ended. How can these coastal communities survive when they live in constant fear of losing their livelihoods or being thrown in a foreign jail? The Chief Minister has written to the External Affairs Minister demanding immediate diplomatic intervention, but honestly, we are all sick of the empty promises from both the State and Union governments. It's time to find a permanent solution and bring our men home safely! #politics #humanrights