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Sindhi Foundation appeals to UN for abducted minor; demands independent in
Updated : 2 years 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 : 2 years 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 : 2 years ago IST
China categorically rejected all recommendations related to halting human rights violations and ending reprisals against critics.
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Bihar Dy CM congratulates Birla, says those who tried to violate rights sh
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Wednesday congratulated Om Birla on getting elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker and said that the ones who tried to violate fundamental rights and suppress the press should learn from today's victory.
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Tamil Nadu: NCW delegation meet families of victims of Kallakurichi hooch
Updated : 2 years 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 : 2 years 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 : 2 years 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 : 2 years 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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"Have come here to protect self-respect, rights of our people": Chandra Sh
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"Today I took oath as MP inside the Parliament... even today our people have not got respect, basic facilities. Where are the jobs? Where is employment? The government will have to answer. We have come here to protect the self-respect and rights of our people and we will show it by doing it.
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Kenya: Five killed, dozens injured, people march towards Parliament; as pr
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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
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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
Updated : 2 years ago IST
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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