Tag: United Nations

"We need an immediate humanitarian ceasefire", Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, on the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also expresses concerns about targeting of Muslims in the country

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