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UN: China being grilled on human rights during Universal Periodic Review
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
During China's 3rd UPR in November 2018, China received 346 recommendations from 150 countries, and accepted 284 of them, with many questionably noted as 'accepted and already implemented.'
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Geneva: World Uyghur Congress protest outside UNHRC against human rights v
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Various organisations led by the World Uyghur Congress held a poster campaign in Geneva on Monday against the human rights violations being committed by China.
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Activists in Washington to stage march against enforced disappearances of
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Human rights defenders will hold a peace march on January 24 in Washington, DC, to support Sindhi and Baloch activists protesting in Pakistan against the "enforced disappearances" of their loved ones.
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Pakistan faced worst economic crises in 2023: Human Rights Watch
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Human Rights Watch observed that the insistence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on austerity and the removal of subsidies without adequate compensatory measures resulted in additional hardship for low-income groups in Pakistan.
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Will form PoK govt in exile if demands not met by Feb 5: Activist Amjad Ay
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has said that if the demands of the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan are not met by February 5, then the political exiles living abroad will have no choice but to form a national government of PoK in exile.
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Thailand: Man sentenced to record 50-year prison term for insulting monarc
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A Thai appeals court extended a man's sentence sentenced to a record 50 years of prison on Thursday for insulting the monarchy, CNN reported.
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Rajasthan Govt agrees to pay relief of Rs 30 lakh in case of electrocution
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Rajasthan government has decided to pay the relief of 30 lakh rupees in the case of electrocution of bus passengers, on the recommendation of the National Human Rights Commission.
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UAE-EU Working Group on Human Rights holds its 12th meeting
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
During the meeting, multiple issues of common interest were discussed, including labor rights, women's rights, freedom of expression, the rule of law, the right to health, digital technology and human rights, and coordination with United Nations human rights bodies, mechanisms and committees
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"We see India as 'extraordinary success story', Modi govt policies benefit
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Secretary Blinken mentioned that the India-US conversation always underscores the significance of democracy and human rights and the relations between the two countries have been established to a new level.
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New Zealand's first 'refugee' MP Golriz Ghahraman resigns over allegations
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A New Zealand legislator resigned on Tuesday after claims surfaced that she had shoplifted from two clothing stores, which she said were caused by stress and hurt to her mental health, according to The New York Times.
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Baloch activists meet with UN officials; discuss human rights crisis in Ba
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As the protest continues for over 50 days against the Baloch-enforced disappearances, Baloch activists Mahrang Baloch and Sammi Deen Baloch met with United Nations officials and discussed the ongoing human rights situation in Balochistan, as reported by the Balochistan Post.
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Baloch activist files petition urging UN to investigate human rights viola
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has filed a petition urging the UN to investigate human rights violations in Balochistan.
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