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US Sanctions Palestinian Rights Groups Over World Court Probe
The United States has imposed sanctions on three leading Palestinian NGOs, accusing them of supporting International Criminal Court efforts to prosecute Israeli nationals.
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At UN Security Council, India Exposes Pak For Terrorism, Child Rights Abuses
India has strongly rejected what it described as Pakistan's "nefarious agenda" at the UNSC, accusing Islamabad of attempting to deflect attention from its own human rights violations and state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.
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Joe Biden Defends Visit To Saudi Arabia, Says Human Rights Are His Agenda
President Joe Biden on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia saying human rights would be on his agenda as he gave a preview of a trip on which he aims to reset ties with the crown prince, who he previously denounced as a pariah.
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UN Rights Chief To Visit China; Xinjiang Region On Agenda
The United Nations rights chief will begin her long-anticipated visit to China on Monday, her office said Today, including to the Xinjiang region.
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International Literacy Day 2020: Theme, Background, Celebrations Amid Covid-19
International Literacy Day 2020: The day is observed every year globally on September 8 to promote the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.
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An Awkward G20 Summit Awaits The Saudi Crown Prince This Week
Argentina's brutal dictatorship had at least one useful legacy: A remarkably broad human rights agenda baked into the country's post-dictatorship constitution.
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UN Rues Sri Lanka's Slow Progress In Setting Up Justice Mechanism
The UN Human Rights Council has expressed doubt that whether Sri Lanka would be able to fully implement the United Nation's prescribed transitional justice agenda before March 2019.
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John Kerry To Press Cambodia PM Over Rights, Political Freedom
America's top diplomat, John Kerry, will meet Cambodian leader Hun Sen on Tuesday with concerns over political repression and human rights topping the agenda as the kingdom's strongman looks to extend a three-decade stranglehold on power.
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Human Rights Sidelined In Philippine Presidential Race: Amnesty
Philippine presidential candidates have ignored human rights in their campaigns despite the violence which plagues the country, Amnesty International said today.
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Hindraf Asks India to Address Diaspora Issues
Hindraf, a coalition of 30 Hindu non-governmental organisations in Malaysia, has asked India to include the issue of human rights violations affecting the Indian diaspora in the agenda of next year's annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
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In China, Michelle Obama to stay firmly in 'mom in chief' mode
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is expected to steer clear of controversial issues such as human rights when she visits China this week but her trip could help advance a top item on her husband's foreign policy agenda: deepening Washington's ties with Beijing.
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US Sanctions Palestinian Rights Groups Over World Court Probe
The United States has imposed sanctions on three leading Palestinian NGOs, accusing them of supporting International Criminal Court efforts to prosecute Israeli nationals.
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At UN Security Council, India Exposes Pak For Terrorism, Child Rights Abuses
India has strongly rejected what it described as Pakistan's "nefarious agenda" at the UNSC, accusing Islamabad of attempting to deflect attention from its own human rights violations and state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.
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Joe Biden Defends Visit To Saudi Arabia, Says Human Rights Are His Agenda
President Joe Biden on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia saying human rights would be on his agenda as he gave a preview of a trip on which he aims to reset ties with the crown prince, who he previously denounced as a pariah.
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UN Rights Chief To Visit China; Xinjiang Region On Agenda
The United Nations rights chief will begin her long-anticipated visit to China on Monday, her office said Today, including to the Xinjiang region.
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International Literacy Day 2020: Theme, Background, Celebrations Amid Covid-19
International Literacy Day 2020: The day is observed every year globally on September 8 to promote the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.
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An Awkward G20 Summit Awaits The Saudi Crown Prince This Week
Argentina's brutal dictatorship had at least one useful legacy: A remarkably broad human rights agenda baked into the country's post-dictatorship constitution.
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UN Rues Sri Lanka's Slow Progress In Setting Up Justice Mechanism
The UN Human Rights Council has expressed doubt that whether Sri Lanka would be able to fully implement the United Nation's prescribed transitional justice agenda before March 2019.
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John Kerry To Press Cambodia PM Over Rights, Political Freedom
America's top diplomat, John Kerry, will meet Cambodian leader Hun Sen on Tuesday with concerns over political repression and human rights topping the agenda as the kingdom's strongman looks to extend a three-decade stranglehold on power.
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Human Rights Sidelined In Philippine Presidential Race: Amnesty
Philippine presidential candidates have ignored human rights in their campaigns despite the violence which plagues the country, Amnesty International said today.
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Hindraf Asks India to Address Diaspora Issues
Hindraf, a coalition of 30 Hindu non-governmental organisations in Malaysia, has asked India to include the issue of human rights violations affecting the Indian diaspora in the agenda of next year's annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
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In China, Michelle Obama to stay firmly in 'mom in chief' mode
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is expected to steer clear of controversial issues such as human rights when she visits China this week but her trip could help advance a top item on her husband's foreign policy agenda: deepening Washington's ties with Beijing.
