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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, 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 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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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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UNHRC commends human rights situation in Kazakhstan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Fourth Report of Kazakhstan on the fulfilment of human rights obligations and recommendations of the previous review was considered during the 48th session of the Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review, the Embassy of Kazakhstan noted.
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School admission of Rohingya children: Representation sent to MHA
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Following the Delhi High Court's recent directions, a representation has been submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding school admissions for Rohingya refugee children from Myanmar.
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Plea in Delhi HC challenging denial of school admissions to Rohingya refug
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the denial of school admissions to Rohingya refugee children from Myanmar due to their lack of Aadhaar cards.
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Sindhi activist calls for UN intervention to address racial discrimination
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
He urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to appoint a special envoy to investigate the situation in Sindh, stating that this could potentially save millions of Sindhis from the pervasive racial discrimination they face in Pakistan.
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Geneva: Activists at UN highlight rampant human rights abuses in Pakistan
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Human rights activists condemned Pakistan on Thursday for a range of severe human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, and torture aimed at silencing dissent.
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