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Human Rights Council of Balochistan reports alarming surge in enforced dis
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The HRCB report highlighted a troubling pattern of human rights violations, particularly affecting students and political activists.
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World Uyghur Congress exposes China's repression at UN Human Rights Counci
Updated : 12 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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Global Human Rights Defence hosts event on ongoing atrocities against mino
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) organized a significant event titled "Atrocities Against Minorities in Bangladesh" during the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) at the Broken Chair in Geneva.
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"Baloch freedom fighters getting stronger," says Baloch Human rights counc
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Earlier, ISPR Pakistan DG Lt Gen Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Jaffar Express clearance operation, launched after the train's hijacking in Balochistan, was complete.
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Thai Rights Groups condemn Uyghur deportations to China, urge UN to suspen
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Thai human rights advocates on Tuesday voiced their disapproval regarding the government's decision to deport 40 Uyghurs back to China, asserting that the United Nations should consider expelling Thailand from its Human Rights Council.
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Uyghur Activist Dolkun Isa raises alarm over China's influence on UNHRC
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) commenced from February 24, Dolkun Isa, the former President of the World Uyghur Congress, expressed serious concerns regarding China's increasing sway within the Council. He cautioned that authoritarian governments, especially China
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In UNHRC address, EAM Jaishankar highlights India's commitment to global u
Updated : 1 year ago IST
"India's unwavering commitment to human rights is deeply rooted in its enduring philosophy of global unity, openness, and mutual respect. These values form the foundation of our constitutional framework, which guarantees fundamental rights while upholding the ideals of justice, liberty, and
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Tibetan community protests at UNHRC Session in Geneva, condemns China's hu
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to the Tibet Bureau in Geneva, the official agency of the Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration, the demonstration was aimed at condemning the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet under Chinese rule.
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Former Tibetan political prisoner leads advocacy at Geneva Summit, urges U
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Namkyi, a former Tibetan political prisoner, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 9, 2025, to attend the Geneva Summit 2025. A five-day advocacy campaign from February 10 to 14, 2025was launched in advance of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to spread awareness
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Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh to stop "cycle of violence"
Updated : 1 year, 1 month 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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After US, Israel halts participation in UN Human Rights Council
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a post on X on Wednesday, Israeli Foreign Minister said, "Israel welcomes President Trump's decision not to participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Israel joins the United States and will not participate in the UNHRC."
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Trump reinstates "maximum pressure" on Iran, withdraws US from UNHRC
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to reinstate the "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, withdraw the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and cut funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
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