Kashmir’s half widows have spent decades waiting for answers about missing husbands. Their legal, financial and psychological struggles remain unresolved.
Tag: Kashmir conflict
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IAIS Discussion Highlights Importance of Academic Engagement on Kashmir.
IAIS Malaysia hosted an academic discussion highlighting the historical, legal, political and humanitarian dimensions of the Kashmir dispute and the importance of sustained scholarly engagement.
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The Hidden Cost of Occupation: How New Delhi’s Security Grid Stifles Women’s Development in IIOJK.
An analysis of women’s education, literacy and economic participation in IIOJK, examining how security restrictions affect long-term development.
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Kashmir Delegation Raises Human Rights Concerns at 63rd UN Human Rights Council Session.
A Kashmir delegation raised concerns over alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir during the 63rd UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva and called for an independent international inquiry.
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Seminar at UN Human Rights Council Urges Self-Determination as Key to Resolving Kashmir Dispute.
A seminar held on the sidelines of the 63rd UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva called for self-determination and a political process to address the long-standing Kashmir dispute.
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IIOJK: The World’s Largest Open-Air Jail — A Defence and Strategic Perspective.
An in-depth strategic analysis examines IIOJK as the “world’s largest open-air jail,” focusing on militarisation, legal restrictions, digital surveillance, human costs and the wider security implications for South Asia.
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From Borders to Narratives: Pakistan, Kashmir and the Information Age.
The Kashmir dispute is increasingly being contested beyond the Line of Control, with diplomacy, international law, media coverage and information narratives playing a growing role in shaping political and international perceptions.
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When Security Becomes the Language of Occupation: The case of Jammu & Kashmir.
An analysis of how securitisation in Jammu and Kashmir affects political participation, human rights, mobility, livelihoods and the everyday lives of Kashmiris.
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Women’s Rights and Gender-Based Violence in IIoJK
The Kashmir conflict has had profound consequences for women, with documented allegations of sexual violence, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, displacement and psychological trauma. This analysis examines the evidence, legal concerns and competing Indian and Pakistani narratives surrounding women’s rights in IIOJK.
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Belgian Photojournalist Cedric Gerbehaye’s Book on Kashmir Presented at France’s International Festival: Several Europeans Show Special Interest in the book
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) __ Belgian renowned photojournalist Cedric Gerbehaye’s book on Kashmir, “Kashmir: Wait and See,” was presented at France’s “International Festival of Photography and Journalism” held in Perpignan, France. Many Europeans paid specially attention and interest in the book on Kashmir during the festival which is also called “Visa pour l’Image”. The book, which...