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Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan calls for just global order, strong acti
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The organisation thanked the High Commissioner for the Annual Report and stated that a just and democratic international order is not merely an aspiration but the cornerstone of durable peace and the full realisation of human rights. It emphasised that such an order requires equality among n
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STP flags transnational repression at United Nations Human Rights Council
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The discussion featured key representatives from communities impacted by state-driven cross-border repression, including Sarah from STP Germany, Zumrita Akrin of the Uyghur Congress, Lebin Ding representing the Felang Goan Chinese community, and Thinley Chukki, Representative of His Holiness
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Geneva: Photo exhibition showcases victims of Pakistan-backed terrorism
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Eco Fawn Society held a photo exhibition in Geneva during the UN Human Rights Council session, showcasing stories of victims of Pakistan-backed terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The exhibition, "Faces of Resilience", called for global solidarity, justice, and support beyond condemnation.
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BNM Foreign Secretary condemns human rights violations in Balochistan at U
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Faheem Baloch condemned the recent detention of Mahrang Baloch, Sammi Deen Baloch, Bebo Baloch and many other activists at the 58th United Nations Human Rights Council Session.
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Geneva: World Sindhi Congress protests over illegal canals on Indus River
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The demonstrators, mainly Sindhi activists, expressed their concerns about the construction of unauthorized canals on the Indus River, which they claim are severely damaging the region's agriculture and ecosystem.
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Former WUC chief calls for action on Uyghur repression at UN Human Rights
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Isa's remarks were delivered alongside the launch of a WUC exhibition aimed at exposing the Chinese government's transnational repression of Uyghurs, which included the forced deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand, forced abortions, the detention of Uyghur intellectuals in camps, and the use
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World Uyghur Congress exposes China's repression at UN Human Rights Counci
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a post shared on X, WUC highlighted that the exhibition shed light on critical issues such as transnational repression, including the forced deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand, forced labour, the detention of Uyghur intellectuals, and forced abortions.
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Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh to stop "cycle of violence"
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Bangladesh should propose a consensus resolution at the upcoming United Nations Human Rights Council session in March to request technical assistance, further investigations, and monitoring and reporting by UN-backed rights experts, the rights body said.
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Global conference in Geneva condemns human rights violations in Balochista
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
A global conference in Geneva condemned the ongoing human rights crisis in Balochistan and Sindh, expressing concern over widespread enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and alleged cultural genocide by Pakistan.
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World Sindhi Congress protests at UN, demands action on human rights viola
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) organised a protest on Wednesday in front of the UN office in Geneva during the 57th Human Rights Council Session to draw attention to human rights violations in Sindh.
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Baloch rights activist highlights Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan dur
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Niaz Baloch, the Deputy Coordinator of the Baloch National Movement's foreign department on Wednesday claimed that human rights organizations have for a long time ignored the worsening issue of human rights brutalities in the Baloch community.
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Union Association for Human Rights participates in 57th regular session of
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) is highlighting the pioneering UAE's human rights journey during its participation in the 57th regular session of the Human Rights Council, currently being held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The UAE is presented as a prominent internationa
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