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Human Rights body demands establishment of mechanisms to stop custodial to
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), in a statement released on Wednesday, urged Pakistan to implement the anti-torture legislation.
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Sindhi Foundation appeals to UN for abducted minor; demands independent in
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Sindhi Foundation, a Washington, DC-based organisation dedicated to the human rights of Sindhis, has sought assistance from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the recovery of an abducted minor Sindhi Hindu girl, Priya Kumari.
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US passes resolution seeking probe into Pak elections; Islamabad terms it
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The resolution -- passed with 85 per cent of House members participating and 98 per cent voting in its favour -- urged US President Joe Biden to collaborate with Pakistan in upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
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China's rejection of UPR's recommendations on worsening human rights situa
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
China categorically rejected all recommendations related to halting human rights violations and ending reprisals against critics.
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Tamil Nadu: NCW delegation meet families of victims of Kallakurichi hooch
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The NCW had earlier taken suo motu cognizance of a media report on the deaths of people in the incident and constituted a three-member inquiry committee, led by NCW Member Khushbu Sundar, to look into the matter.
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Geneva: Baloch Voice Association to host event on human rights violations
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The event is scheduled for July 5 and will be moderated by the President of the Baloch Voice Association, Munir Mengal.
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United Kashmir People's National Party leaders demand revocation of deploy
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Chairman of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, urged Pakistan to refrain from deploying its troops in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK).
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China rejects UN recommendations on human rights, ignites criticism
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
This rejection, announced on June 11, 2024, in response to the Universal Periodical Review (UPR) conducted by the United Nations in January 2024, is seen as a clear display of Beijing's disregard for international human rights standards.
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Kenya: Five killed, dozens injured, people march towards Parliament; as pr
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
At least five people were killed and 31 injured in protests in Kenya on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing a joint statement released by several human rights groups.
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NCW takes cognizance of 6 women death after consuming spurious liquor in K
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Commission has constituted a three-member inquiry committee, led by NCW Member Khushbu Sundar, to look into the matter.
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Leading Diamond Crafter, SRK, joins UN Global Compact, the World's Largest
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Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 25: Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), a leading natural diamond crafting and exports company, is proud to announce its membership in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). This voluntary initiative enables companies all over the world to adopt and implement su
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UNGA President honours India's Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Hansa Mehta is widely credited for successfully arguing against references to "men" as a synonym for humanity, and succeeded in changing the phrase, "All men are born free and equal" to "All human beings are born free and equal" in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read More
