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"Makes World Less Safe": UN Slams US Intervention In Venezuela
The world community must make clear that US intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.
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"If Done Bombing Your Own Country": India Rips Into Pakistan At UN
India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday for "bombing their own people" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while misusing the international forum to hurl "baseless and provocative" accusations against New Delhi.
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UN Warns Of "Unacceptable" Rising Violence Against Human Aid Workers
The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.
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UN Probe Flags "Crimes Against Humanity" In Gaza, Israel Rejects Findings
Both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes in the early stages of the Gaza war, a U.N. inquiry found on Wednesday, saying that Israel's actions also constituted crimes against humanity because of the immense civilian losses.
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Who Is Anupama Singh, IFS Officer Who Gave A Fitting Reply To Pak In UN
Anupama Singh, India's first secretary, stood firm at the 55th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), countering Pakistan's recent allegations regarding Jammu and Kashmir.
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Russia Seeks Return To UN Human Rights Body In Challenge To West
Russia is seeking re-election to the United Nations' top human rights body next week in what is seen as a crucial test of Western efforts to keep Moscow diplomatically isolated over its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Indian NGO Raises Post-Covid Impact On Persons With Disabilities In UN
In an oral intervention in the general debate on persons with disabilities at the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council, Samarthanam Trust for the disabled raised awareness about the impact of post-Covid on persons with disabilities.
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India Among 7 Nations To Vote Against UN Accreditation To 6 Rights Groups
India along with six others has voted against a draft resolution presented by the US that recommended six human rights groups be granted special consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council.
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UN Rights Chief Under Spell Of China Propaganda, Allege Activists
Beijing's propaganda machine has outwitted the United Nations human rights chief on her visit to China, campaigners say, leaving the envoy accused of playing a role in whitewashing abuses against minorities in Xinjiang.
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United Nations Starts Probe Into Russian Abuses In Ukraine
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted overwhelmingly Thursday to launch an inquiry into alleged serious violations committed by Russian troops in Ukraine, putting their conduct further under the microscope.
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Here's Why December 10 Is Observed As Human Rights Day Globally
Human rights are protected by international and national laws and treaties globally.
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International Day Of Democracy 2021: Find Out Why Is It Observed
International Day Of Democracy 2021: This day, celebrated by the UN, marks an opportunity to review the state of democracy around the world.
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UN Human Rights Council To Hold Special Session On Afghanistan Next Week
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold a special session on Tuesday, August 24, to address the "serious human rights concerns and situation in Afghanistan".
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Come For A "Friendly" Visit, Not To Probe Xinjiang Allegations: China To UN Body Chief
China on Tuesday politely declined UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet's call for a meaningful access to verify the serious reports of human rights violations in the restive region of Xinjiang.
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UN Calls For Action Against Worst Global Deterioration Of Human Rights
The UN rights chief said Monday she hoped she would finally be able to visit the Chinese region of Xinjiang this year and be given "meaningful access", amid "reports of serious human rights violations".
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"Makes World Less Safe": UN Slams US Intervention In Venezuela
The world community must make clear that US intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.
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"If Done Bombing Your Own Country": India Rips Into Pakistan At UN
India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday for "bombing their own people" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while misusing the international forum to hurl "baseless and provocative" accusations against New Delhi.
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UN Warns Of "Unacceptable" Rising Violence Against Human Aid Workers
The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.
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UN Probe Flags "Crimes Against Humanity" In Gaza, Israel Rejects Findings
Both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes in the early stages of the Gaza war, a U.N. inquiry found on Wednesday, saying that Israel's actions also constituted crimes against humanity because of the immense civilian losses.
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Who Is Anupama Singh, IFS Officer Who Gave A Fitting Reply To Pak In UN
Anupama Singh, India's first secretary, stood firm at the 55th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), countering Pakistan's recent allegations regarding Jammu and Kashmir.
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Russia Seeks Return To UN Human Rights Body In Challenge To West
Russia is seeking re-election to the United Nations' top human rights body next week in what is seen as a crucial test of Western efforts to keep Moscow diplomatically isolated over its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Indian NGO Raises Post-Covid Impact On Persons With Disabilities In UN
In an oral intervention in the general debate on persons with disabilities at the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council, Samarthanam Trust for the disabled raised awareness about the impact of post-Covid on persons with disabilities.
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India Among 7 Nations To Vote Against UN Accreditation To 6 Rights Groups
India along with six others has voted against a draft resolution presented by the US that recommended six human rights groups be granted special consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council.
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UN Rights Chief Under Spell Of China Propaganda, Allege Activists
Beijing's propaganda machine has outwitted the United Nations human rights chief on her visit to China, campaigners say, leaving the envoy accused of playing a role in whitewashing abuses against minorities in Xinjiang.
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United Nations Starts Probe Into Russian Abuses In Ukraine
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted overwhelmingly Thursday to launch an inquiry into alleged serious violations committed by Russian troops in Ukraine, putting their conduct further under the microscope.
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Here's Why December 10 Is Observed As Human Rights Day Globally
Human rights are protected by international and national laws and treaties globally.
-
International Day Of Democracy 2021: Find Out Why Is It Observed
International Day Of Democracy 2021: This day, celebrated by the UN, marks an opportunity to review the state of democracy around the world.
-
UN Human Rights Council To Hold Special Session On Afghanistan Next Week
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold a special session on Tuesday, August 24, to address the "serious human rights concerns and situation in Afghanistan".
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Come For A "Friendly" Visit, Not To Probe Xinjiang Allegations: China To UN Body Chief
China on Tuesday politely declined UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet's call for a meaningful access to verify the serious reports of human rights violations in the restive region of Xinjiang.
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UN Calls For Action Against Worst Global Deterioration Of Human Rights
The UN rights chief said Monday she hoped she would finally be able to visit the Chinese region of Xinjiang this year and be given "meaningful access", amid "reports of serious human rights violations".
