Tag: United Nations

UN-linked body GNAHRI defers accreditation of NHRC India for second term, flags absence of autonomy and diversity

A major impact on India’s ability to vote at the Human Rights Council and some UN General Assembly bodies, as NHRC’s failure to effectively discharge its mandates to respond to the escalating human rights violations in India, lack of pluralism in selection and appointments of its duty holders and insufficient cooperation with human rights bodies

UN calls to end Hate Speech Now

"But we are far from powerless in the face of hate speech. We can and must raise awareness about its dangers, and work to prevent and end it in all its forms." - UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Killing by Hunger: Rohingya Muslims starved after Cyclone Mocha in Rakhine state, UN denied access: Myanmar

Not known for fair governance, either the present military regime nor the eatlier Aung Sang Sui led democratic one, the country’s Rohingyas are suffering a slow genocide

Indian Constitution reflects India’s essential quality, a pluralist and tolerant people: United Nations Representative

Speaking at an International Human Rights Day even on December 10, the UN’s Resident Coordinator doe India, Shombi Sharp was in the presence of President, Draupadi Murmu and NHRC chairperson, Arun Mishra

UN member states raise concerns about violence against minorities, hate speech, draconian laws during India’s UPR  

Even as India through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta staunchly defended these laws, several member states questioned India's track record on human rights

Pegasus scandal: United Nations call for global ban on sale of spyware

UN experts say it is highly dangerous and irresponsible to allow surveillance technology to function as a “human rights-free zone”

UN bats for Indigenous Peoples’ rights amidst the Covid-19 pandemic

OHCHR issues guidance on protection of Indigenous Rights to healthcare, information, livelihood, land and other resources 

Canadian legislator honoured for standing up for Kashmir and minorities in India

Ravi Kahlon has written to the United Nations on behalf of his constituents, raising concerns about the plight of their relatives in Kashmir asking for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the region

UN raises apprehensions over increase in hate speech and discrimination since adoption of CAA

Also expresses concerns about targeting of Muslims in the country

UN raises concerns over exploitative provisions of UAPA

Sites labelling of people as terrorists, reversal of burden of proof, and prolonged pre-trial detention as inconsistent with international Human Rights and legal standards

Kashmir reappears on the UNSC radar after 49 years!

How are different security council members reacting?

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