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Activist highlights human rights violations in PoK
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
He made the remarks at a side event organised on the sidelines of the ongoing 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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PoK: HRCP expresses concern over extensive power outages, internet disrupt
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
While addressing a press conference on Friday, HRCP co-chairperson Munizae Jahangir, regional coordinator Israruddin Israr, political leader Baba Jan, and women's rights activist Yasmin Kareem, spoke about human rights violations in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum on women's rights and gender equality
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Ahead of the decision, Amnesty International Deputy Director for Advocacy Sherine Tadros called out Saudi Arabia for its notorious treatment of women.
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Concern sparks over as Afghanistan emerges as hub of narcotics production
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Despite the caretaker Taliban government's ban on narcotics cultivation, production, and trafficking, some farmers who formerly grew poppies criticised the absence of assistance in transitioning to alternative crops.
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Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
This move comes amidst heightened tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflict in Ukraine, with North Korea emerging as a significant supplier of munitions to Russia.
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Geneva: Baloch activists at UNHRC highlight "crimes against humanity" comm
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Senior Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC), leaders, human rights activists, and press personnel highlighted the severe deterioration of human rights situation in Balochistan and the atrocities inflicted by the Pakistani administration upon the Baloch community.
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Energeia's Innovative Energy Solutions Drive Sustainability and Efficiency
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 29: In the past decade, the energy efficiency sector in India has grown remarkably, powered by the government's sustainability initiatives and rising awareness among consumers about the cost savings that efficiency can unlock.
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Japan announces to resume UNRWA funding following Sweden, Finland and Cana
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini in Tokyo on Thursday to discuss ways the agency could enhance its transparency and governance, including ensuring the traceability of funds and the neutrality of staff.
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"Hoping everyone's rights are protected" says UN statement on Kejriwal arr
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"We very much hope that in India, as in any country that is having elections, that everyone's rights are protected, including political and civil rights, and everyone is able to vote in an atmosphere that is free and fair," said Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Th
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UN: India launches new database to promote accountability for crime agains
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In a bid to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the India-led Group of Friends (GOF) comprising 40 member states, convened its second meeting to deliberate on strategies to strengthen legal frameworks against perpetrators of malicious acts targeting peacekeepers, focusing
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Baloch community observe 'Black Day' on March 27
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Baloch community worldwide observed Black Day on March 27. On this occasion, the Baloch National Movement in the Netherlands called for global attention to the Baloch genocide and organised a protest rally in Amsterdam.
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Kashmiri activist exposes 'malicious propaganda', shows mirror to Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Tasleema Akhtar, a Kashmiri female activist who recently attended the 55th session of the United Nations, busted the "malicious propaganda" on Kashmir and showed mirror to Pakistan by highlighting the state-sponsored terrorism there.
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