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Human rights organisations voice concern over situation in Xinjiang, call
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, the International Service for Human Rights, and the World Uyghur Congress said that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, should provide a public update of measures taken by the Chinese government and his office to addr
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Haryana: NHRC takes suo motu cognizance on reported deaths of workers whil
Updated : 2 years ago IST
After the death of two brothers in Haryana's Sonipat after inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a septic tank, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the case and issued notices to Haryana's Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police.
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World Uyghur Congress exposes harassment of refuge-seeking Uyghurs abroad
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The WUC urged international human rights organisations and host countries to abide by their obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention and uphold the principle of non-refoulement by immediately ceasing any extradition of Uyghur refugees and asylum seekers to China
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UN urges China to disclose status of imprisoned Uyghur doctor
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Mary Lawlor, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, has urged Chinese authorities to disclose information regarding the status and location of Dr Gulshan Abbas, an Uyghur doctor reportedly serving a 20-year prison sentence since 2019 on charges rela
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported delay of nearly six years in ca
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The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report, carried on June, 13 that a six-year-old boy from Bihar's Begusarai has been waiting for a cardiac issue surgery since 2019 when he was three months old. Doctors at All India Institute of Medica
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National Human Rights body takes suo motu cognizance of "anti-labour" prac
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The NHRC in a statement said that it has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that at one of the warehouses of a multi-national company in Haryana's Manesar "a 24-year-old worker was asked to pledge that they would not take toilet or water breaks until they finished unloading packages
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UKPNP UK reaffirms support for Awami Action Committee in PoJK
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In a strong declaration, UKPNP emphasised its solidarity with the People's Rights Movements in PoJK and Gilgit Baltistan.
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China changes village names as part of cultural destruction of Uyghur comm
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These names are being replaced with names reflecting the Chinese Communist Party ideology.
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Joint letter urges Australia to condemn persecution of Falun Gong in China
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The letter, signed by 25 influential signatories, marks the 25th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's campaign against Falun Gong, which began on July 20, 1999.
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Exclusive Interview with Advocate Anik: Shedding Light on Cyber Crime, Vic
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New Delhi [India], June 19: In an interview with Advocate A M Iktear Uddin (Anik), a highly regarded lawyer based in Bangalore, partner of law firm known as Prime Legal, www.primelegal.in.We aim to delve into his extensive experience in the field of law, particularly in handling over 30,000
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US calls for immediate release of women's rights activists held in China
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The United States condemns the unjust sentencing of independent journalist and women's rights activist Huang Xueqin (Sophia Huang) as well as labor rights activist Wang Jianbing and urged Beijing to release both activists immediately.
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UN Human Rights Commissioner urges global action amidst escalating conflic
Updated : 2 years ago IST
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, in a stark address at the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, issued a passionate call for immediate international intervention to quell escalating conflicts worldwide.
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