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China's National People's Congress passed an ethnic unity law aimed at promoting national unity, but many see it as a means to further pressurize minority groups like the Uighurs.

The Greek Council of State has recognized the right of same-sex couples to adopt children, deeming it constitutional and compliant with existing marriage laws for same-sex partners.

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes ethnic unity in promoting national development in a new law passed by the National People's Congress.

An Australian man is deeply concerned about his cousin in Iran who faces 'unjustified' charges amid a communications blackout affecting families back home.

A 130-year-old Hindu temple in Iran is garnering attention during rising tensions between Iran and the US-Israel coalition.

The upcoming March shareholders' meeting in South Korea will serve as a critical test for the protection of general shareholders' rights amid tensions between major shareholders and minority investors.

China has officially codified its longstanding aspiration to ethnic unity by mandating Mandarin as the primary language of education and government through a new law.

China has passed a law aimed at promoting ethnic unity, significantly shifting to the Mandarin language, which has raised concerns among critics regarding minority rights violations.

China's new 'ethnic unity' law aims to promote integration among its 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, but raises concerns about the potential erosion of minority rights.

China has enacted an 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law' to enhance national identity and promote integration among its diverse ethnic groups.

China has enacted an 'ethnic unity' law aimed at promoting Mandarin, which rights groups warn may further marginalize minority groups.

Amaranta Hank, a former porn actress, has been elected as a senator in Colombia, representing a progressive agenda focused on minority rights.

China is preparing to approve a new law aimed at promoting national unity, which critics argue may further suppress ethnic minority identities.

A letter addresses the idea of altering the Swedish calendar for minority holidays, emphasizing that while flexibility for Muslim holidays is important, other minority groups also seek similar recognition.

The US has appointed a new official to oversee its Tibet policy, coinciding with strategic interests regarding China and Tibetan heritage.

The Finnish flag has significantly outsold the Swedish-Finnish flag in Sweden, despite the latter being established for over a decade.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, highlighting expectations regarding the rights of the Turkish minority in Greece.

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has raised concerns regarding the increasing number of communal incidents in Telangana, specifically in relation to recent violence in Banswara.

Lee Chung-sang, who attempted to include hate speech against sexual minorities in a minority opinion, is being deliberated as a victim of human rights violations by the National Human Rights Commission.

The Social Democrats in Sweden are pushing for the introduction of a 'lex Landerholm' to implement minority protection measures, amidst allegations against the government regarding the Landerholm affair.

The article criticizes recent conservative rhetoric in Australia regarding multiculturalism, highlighting the importance of inclusivity for the Liberal Party's future.

Jesse Jackson, a passionate civil rights activist in the U.S., passed away at 84, marking the end of an era for minority rights advocacy.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is proposing legislation to officially recognize the Pride flag as a congressionally authorized flag on par with the U.S. flag and military flags.

In a surprising incident in Pakistan, a Hindu member of the Sindh Assembly called for a ban on alcohol sales, sparking a response from a Muslim minister.

Following the announcement of election results in Bangladesh, a Hindu family's home was set ablaze, raising serious concerns about the safety of minority communities.

Bangladesh's recent elections show a significant rise in support for the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, previously banned under Sheikh Hasina's government, while the opposition party BNP is projected to win amid concerns for minority and women's rights.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reflects on his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, highlighting discussions on minority rights, the Aegean Sea, and European defense cooperation.

Gobinda Chanda Pramanik runs as an independent candidate in Sheikh Hasina's constituency to protect the rights of minority Hindus in Bangladesh's upcoming elections.

The article discusses the lingering impact of communal violence in Bangladesh, particularly focusing on the 2025 murder of Hindu youth Dipu Das and the government's inadequate responses to minority protection.

The interim government of Bangladesh has announced a financial package and rehabilitation for the family of Deepu Das, who was brutally killed by a mob in Mymensingh district.

Akbaruddin Owaisi expresses his personal anguish in a public statement.

The Korean Corporate Governance Forum warns that demands for management rights protections based on mandatory stock buyback laws could undermine improvements in corporate governance and harm minority shareholders.

The article discusses proposed legal changes concerning minority shareholders and their rights regarding compulsory buyouts in Poland.

Boris Milošević, president of the Serbian National Council (SNV), criticized the decision to cut funding for the weekly 'Novosti' by 35%, labeling it a political attack on minority rights and freedom of speech.

A new Syria is emerging over a year after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, marked by central government-endorsed violent conflicts despite promises of unification and minority rights under the leadership of Ahmed al-Sharaa.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian stated that the recent agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ensures Kurdish rights, with France committed to supporting Damascus.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act as 'Jim Crow' laws, facing backlash for a similar earlier claim regarding a Georgia voting law that led to increased Black voter turnout.

The article explores the various Iranian resistance movements that advocate for democracy, secularism, unity, and minority rights, highlighting both well-known and clandestine groups since 1979.

The government has dismissed several members and appointed new ones to the Mixed Committee for the Implementation of the Agreement between Croatia and North Macedonia regarding the protection of minority rights.

Myanmar's foreign ministry claims that the genocide case at the International Court of Justice regarding the Rohingya minority is flawed and lacks merit, amidst ongoing hearings initiated by The Gambia.

Croatian Interior Minister Davor Božinović emphasized the importance of dialogue over repression for addressing societal tensions and minority rights.