Tag Human

23 Oct

HRC 54: Human Rights in China: Ongoing Human Rights Violations Against Uyghurs and Tibetans

Society for Threatened Peoples discussed human rights situation in China, including reprisals, Uyghur culture, religion, language, and coerced birth control policies, with EU and US delegations questioning impacts.

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23 Oct

HRC 54: General Debate on Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention

The UN Human Rights Council has condemned numerous human rights violations, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, war crimes, and political prisoners' detentions in various countries.

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23 Oct

Annual Panel on Rights of Indigenous Peoples (HRC res.10/8 and 51/18)

The 54th Human Rights Council session discussed indigenous peoples' rights, particularly women's rights, and the impact of development projects. They called for effective measures, consultation, and adoption of General Recommendation No. 39.

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23 Oct

HRC 54th Session: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine Stemming from the Russian Aggression

The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine reported on human rights violations in Ukraine from March to August 2023, including explosive attacks, torture, and sexual violence.

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23 Oct

Interactive Discussion with Fact Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

The 54th Human Rights Council session in Geneva discussed the Fact-Finding Mission's investigation into Venezuela's suppression of critical individuals and civil society, highlighting ongoing human rights abuses and the complex nature of the situation.

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23 Oct

HRC 54th session: Daily Overview of 26th of September Events

The 54th Human Rights Council session in Geneva discussed youth engagement, climate change, Baha'i women's repression, Myanmar's Rohingya, and global human rights violations, with states opposing mainstream opinions.

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23 Oct

Panel Discussion on Cyberbullying Against Children

The UN Human Rights Council's 54th session discussed cyberbullying against children, highlighting escalating bullying, digital literacy education, and increasing suicides. Panel urges states to develop safety policies and open communication.

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23 Oct

Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the Office of the High Commissioner on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar

The OHCHR's report on Myanmar's human rights situation, highlighting abuses by military, Rohingya minority suffering, and regional economic issues, has sparked concerns among member states.

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23 Oct

UNHRC September 25 Recap

The UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine is investigating Russia's human rights abuses during Ukraine's war of aggression, focusing on the illegal deportation of 9000 Ukrainian children and their inhumane treatment in Russia.

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17 Oct

UNHRC Article

Canada and the Netherlands are pursuing a legal case against the Syrian government for torture and other human rights abuses during the 2011 Syrian uprising.

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