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Geneva: UKPNP leaders demand UN action on human rights violations in PoJK,
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) held a demonstration outside the United Nations headquarters in Geneva during the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The protest aimed to spotlight severe human rights abuses in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK
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Faiza Rifat condemns Pahalgam terror attack at UNHRC, urges global action
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In her video intervention as an NGO speaker, Rifat condemned the horrific attack as part of the persistent cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir, accusing Pakistan of continuously supporting terrorist organisations.
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India showcases gender equality progress at UNHRC-58 side event
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Rajasthan Samagra Kalyan Sansthan (RSKS India) made a significant impact during the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC-58) with its side event entitled "Breaking Barriers: Advancing Gender Equity and Empowering Women in India."
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Photo exhibition in Geneva showcases Jammu and Kashmir's transformation
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The goal of the exhibition was to narrate J-K's journey of transformation, highlighting its achievements in socio-economic aspects and the tenacity of its inhabitants. Attendees were able to see compelling visuals and stories portraying modern infrastructure, top-tier educational institution
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Baloch activist demands global action against human rights violations in B
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Baloch called on the international community to take decisive action against the atrocities being committed by the Pakistani state in Balochistan, where enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and collective punishment have become rampant.
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UKPNP leader Jamil Maqsood urges UNHRC to probe human rights violations in
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Addressing the UNHRC, Maqsood highlighted the repression of peaceful protests demanding self-rule and resource sovereignty in these regions. He criticized Pakistan's handling of civil liberties, stating that state-sponsored extremism and enforced disappearances are rampant.
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BNM Foreign Secretary condemns human rights violations in Balochistan at U
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Faheem Baloch condemned the recent detention of Mahrang Baloch, Sammi Deen Baloch, Bebo Baloch and many other activists at the 58th United Nations Human Rights Council Session.
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Human rights defenders praise India's progress at UN event in Geneva
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Human rights defenders from various parts of India commended the country's significant progress across multiple sectors at a side event held at the United Nations during the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday.
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Geneva: Balochistan human rights crisis raised at UNHRC session
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Niaz Baloch, Coordinator of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) Foreign Department and a Central Committee Member, highlighted the alarming human rights situation in Balochistan during the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.
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Tibetan representative highlights China's suppression at UNHRC side event
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Tibetan Representative focused on preserving Tibetan identity, culture, and education, highlighting the need to preserve Tibet's distinct identity because there is a genuine risk that it won't last.
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Geneva: World Sindhi Congress protests over illegal canals on Indus River
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The demonstrators, mainly Sindhi activists, expressed their concerns about the construction of unauthorized canals on the Indus River, which they claim are severely damaging the region's agriculture and ecosystem.
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PTM Switzerland holds protest at UNHRC against atrocities faced by Pashtun
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Switzerland organised a large protest in front of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, raising their voices against a series of grave human rights violations and the escalating crisis faced by Pashtuns in Pakistan.
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