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Thai lawmaker receives 6-year sentence for 'royal insults'
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A progressive Thai lawmaker, Rukchanok Srinok, from the opposition Move Forward Party has been sentenced to six years in prison for alleged insults to the monarchy through two social media posts, CNN reported, citing, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.
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Afghan envoy to UN emphasises importance of women's education, work, parti
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Afghanistan's permanent representative to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Nasir Ahmad Andisha emphasised the importance of women's education, work and participation in the society, on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), TOLO News reported.
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Baloch National Movement reiterates call for freedom on International Huma
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement held a seminar in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on the occasion of International Human Rights Day to highlight the ongoing crisis in Balochistan.
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National Human Rights Institution holds discussion session on occasion of
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) held a discussion session titled "Celebrating History and Shaping the Future" on the occasion of Human Rights Day.
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President Tokayev signs landmark decree advancing human rights in Kazakhst
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
This action was taken ahead of International Human Rights Day on December 10 and the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Tibetan Diaspora in Vienna stages symbolic protest, condemns China's human
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Members of the Tibetan Diaspora in Vienna staged a symbolic protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Austria, condemning China for ongoing human rights abuses against Tibetans in Tibet.
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights not practised, implemented fully: Hu
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Naveed Walter, President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), stressed that even after 75 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was created in Pakistan, it has not been fully practised and implemented in the country.
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London: Baloch Human Rights Council organises conference to address human
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC) organised a conference in London to address the human rights violations in Balochistan and to provide a platform where impassioned voices could highlight the ongoing human rights issues in Pakistan.
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"To maintain healthy human rights record, there must be good governance":
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) participated in the 'One-day State Level Human Rights Awareness Programme' and said that to implement and maintain a healthy human rights record, there must be good governance.
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Tibetans celebrate 34th anniversary of conferment of Nobel Peace Prize on
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Hundreds of Tibetans gathered at the main Buddhist temple Tsughlakhang, in Dharamshala to celebrate the occasion.
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Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi decries "tyrannical" Iranian regime in No
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A strong message against the "tyrannical" and "despotic religious government" of Iran echoed in Oslo on Sunday, as the children of jailed Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi delivered her message while accepting the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf, New York Times reported.
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India is role model to the world in human rights: Vice President Dhankhar
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today highlighted the affirmative changes taking place in Bharat, home to 1/6th of humanity, in the advancement of human rights, asserting its position as a 'Role Model' for the world.
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