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Taiwan gay couples plan weddings even as opponents fight back
The couples are expectantly awaiting Asia's first gay marriage law
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Local voices: Villagers of Bara Banda fight for basic rights
Health, education and sanitation facilities in shambles in UC of 12,000 people
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Rays of light where the sun sets
The world is witnessing an epoch-making rise of a robust civil rights and Pashtun Nationalist movement
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Fate of five death row prisoners hangs in the balance as nation bids farewell to Asma
The human rights lawyer had challenged capital punishment handed out by military courts
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What to do when liberals are the censors?
Authorities know they can’t afford to alienate smart young people, but also need to make clear where boundaries lie
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Civil rights campaigners to argue on poor education standards
SHC informed that 6,000 govt schools not functioning in the province
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Chinese civil rights blogger gets four years in jail
Lu Yuyu was found guilty of 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble' by a court
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Empowering transgender citizens
Ending transphobia requires big decisions such as legislation and court rulings, media policies & religious dialogues
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Protecting civil rights : Civil society organisations condemn ‘govt harassment’
Pakistan Civil Society Forum deplores ‘vilification campaign’ by government agencies
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Civil rights: ‘Change in social behaviour must to protect minorities’
Minister vows legislation to discourage use of the word Isai for Christians
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