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Geneva: Uyghur rights activist exposes China's forced labour and surveilla
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Isa described the situation as "dire," with widespread human rights violations continuing under the pretext of state security and development.
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Geneva: Photo exhibition highlights persecution of minorities in Banglades
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The exhibit documented reported attacks on religious minorities--especially Hindus and Buddhists--as well as the detention of journalists and political activists under the current caretaker administration led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
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Iran urges WHO Chief to condemn "deliberate" military attacks on civilians
Updated : 9 months ago IST
In a letter addressed to Ghebreyesus on June 27, the Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva detailed the casualties that occurred in Iran during 12 days of the ongoing conflict.
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Kelachandra Coffee to Showcase India's Specialty Coffee Excellence at Worl
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 26: Kelachandra Coffee, India's largest privately held coffee plantation company, is delighted to announce its participation in World of Coffee 2025 Geneva, to be held from June 26-28 at Palexpo SA, Geneva, Switzerland. This global platform highlights Indi
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Pashtun Activist urges UNHRC to act on Pakistan's rights abuses at 59th Se
Updated : 9 months ago IST
At the UNHRC session in Geneva, Pashtun activist Fazal-ur-Rehman Afridi accused Pakistan of serious human rights violations against Pashtuns, including drone strikes, enforced disappearances, and torture. He urged the UN to act and send an investigative commission to address the abuses. Read More
Geneva: UKPNP leaders demand UN action on human rights violations in PoJK,
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) held a demonstration outside the United Nations headquarters in Geneva during the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The protest aimed to spotlight severe human rights abuses in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK
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Faiza Rifat condemns Pahalgam terror attack at UNHRC, urges global action
Updated : 9 months ago IST
In her video intervention as an NGO speaker, Rifat condemned the horrific attack as part of the persistent cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir, accusing Pakistan of continuously supporting terrorist organisations.
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Sambhali Trust urges global solidarity against terrorism at UNHRC
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Hansraj Singh of Sambhali Trust condemned the Pahalgam terror attack at the UNHRC session in Geneva, calling it a grave rights violation. He urged global unity against terrorism and highlighted India's commitment to peace and solidarity. The session continues until July 9, 2025.
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ECO FAWN CEO raises voice at 59th UNHRC against Pahalgam terror attack, ur
Updated : 9 months ago IST
ECO FAWN Society's Mettu Sai Sampath addressed the UNHRC, condemning the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. He urged global solidarity, justice for victims, and strong international action against cross-border terrorism threatening peace and human rights.
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"Unjust war imposed on my people": Iran FM calls for international action
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi strongly condemned Israel's recent attacks on Iranian territory, describing it as an "unprovoked aggression" and a "grave injustice."
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"Iran wants to speak to us, not Europe": US President Trump
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"Iran didn't want to speak to Europe, they want to speak to us," Trump told reporters, expressing scepticism over Europe's ability to mediate in the conflict.
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Tibetans, Chinese activists hold peaceful protest in Geneva amid UNHRC ses
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
On June 16, as the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC 59th Session) began, the Tibetan Community of Switzerland and Liechtenstein (TCSL) organized a peaceful protest in Geneva to draw attention to ongoing state repressions within the People's Republic of China under the Chine
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