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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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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, 1 month 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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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 to pull US from UN Human Rights Council, stop relief agency funding:
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US President Donald Trump is anticipated to sign an executive order on Tuesday, formally withdrawing the United States from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibiting future funding for the UN relief agency UNRWA, Politico reported, citing an official document.
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UN appeals for USD 500 million to address global human rights needs
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has launched an appeal to raise USD 500 million for 2025 to address global human rights needs.
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UN human rights experts urge China to address human rights violations in T
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The United Nations (UN) human rights experts have sent a letter to the Chinese government, expressing serious concerns about ongoing human rights abuses in Tibet and East Turkestan, as reported by Tibet.net.
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UN Human Rights Commissioner warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has warned the international community of a "human-rights catastrophe continuing to unfold in Gaza before the eyes of the world."
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US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's harsh sentencing of pro-democra
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The US, UK, and Australian governments, along with the United Nations, condemned the sentencing of 45 democracy activists and former lawmakers to up to 10 years in prison for "subversion." This came amid increasing demands for tougher sanctions on Hong Kong and the broadening of visa program
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UN calls for "unconditional release" of detained Chinese human rights lawy
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Human Rights Office expressed regret over the conviction and sentencing of human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife, Xu Yan and called for their "immediate and unconditional release."
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UN Human Rights Committee urges major reforms in Pakistan's legal system
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan's legal system, including ending civilian trials in military courts, revising privacy laws, and safeguarding freedom of expression. The recommendations, presented during Pakistan's ICCPR review, also address issues suc
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UN Human Rights Committee calls on Pakistan to reform Military Court Syst
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called on Pakistan to reform its military court system, eliminate the death penalty in civilian cases, and safeguard judicial independence. Emphasising the need for privacy protections and freedom of expression, the Committee recommended broad legal reforms
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