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RSS-linked body urges UNHRC to deploy mission to probe atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

A key remit of the United Nations Human Rights Council is to promote and protect human rights around the world.

13 August 2024, 13:40 IST

RSS-linked body urges UNHRC to deploy mission to probe atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

RSS-linked body urges UNHRC to deploy mission to probe atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

RSS-linked body urges UNHRC to deploy mission to probe atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

13 August 2024, 13:40 IST

UN rights body demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, although Israel dismissed it as a 'distorted text'.

05 April 2024, 12:27 IST

UN rights body demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes

UN rights body demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes

UN rights body demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes

05 April 2024, 12:27 IST

Activists gather at UNHRC to highlight plight of Pak-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan

The side event held on Friday was organised by the NEP-JKGBL (National Equality Party Jammu Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and Ladakh) and was attended by various activists.

23 March 2024, 10:48 IST

Activists gather at UNHRC to highlight plight of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan

Activists gather at UNHRC to highlight plight of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan

Activists gather at UNHRC to highlight plight of Pak-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan

23 March 2024, 10:48 IST

Rohingya death toll at sea in 2023 worst for almost a decade: UN

The deaths or disappearances occurred during attempted crossings of the Andaman Sea or Bay of Bengal by nearly 4,500 Rohingya, the UNHCR said in a statement.

23 January 2024, 15:55 IST

Rohingya death toll at sea in 2023 worst for almost a decade: UN

Rohingya death toll at sea in 2023 worst for almost a decade: UN

Rohingya death toll at sea in 2023 worst for almost a decade: UN

23 January 2024, 15:55 IST

India calls upon Canada to stop attacks on places of worships of minorities, stop 'misuse of freedom of expression'

India utilised the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the human rights records of Canada at the UNHCR in Geneva. The UPR is a unique mechanism that calls for each UN Member State to undergo a peer review of its human rights records every 4.5 years.

13 November 2023, 16:59 IST

India calls upon Canada to stop attacks on places of worships of minorities, stop 'misuse of freedom of expression'

India calls upon Canada to stop attacks on places of worships of minorities, stop 'misuse of freedom of expression'

India calls upon Canada to stop attacks on places of worships of minorities, stop 'misuse of freedom of expression'

13 November 2023, 16:59 IST

India favours resolution rejecting Quran desecration

Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said the debate on the topic was prompted by recent incidents of burning of the Quran.

12 July 2023, 14:29 IST

India votes in favour of UNHRC resolution that strongly rejects acts of desecration of Quran

India votes in favour of UNHRC resolution that strongly rejects acts of desecration of Quran

India favours resolution rejecting Quran desecration

12 July 2023, 14:29 IST

UN rights body set to clash over Koran burning motion

Western diplomats argue the Pakistan-presented OIC draft resolution aims to safeguard religious symbols rather than human rights.

10 July 2023, 09:14 IST

UN Human Rights Council set to clash over Koran burning motion

UN Human Rights Council set to clash over Koran burning motion

UN rights body set to clash over Koran burning motion

10 July 2023, 09:14 IST

China discriminates against Tibetians, Uighurs: Report

24 March 2023, 06:02 IST

UNHRC: China accussed of ‘discrimination’ against Tibetans, Uighurs

UNHRC: China accussed of ‘discrimination’ against Tibetans, Uighurs

China discriminates against Tibetians, Uighurs: Report

24 March 2023, 06:02 IST

UNHRC: Pak accused of ‘abandoning’ Sindhi flood victims

24 March 2023, 05:54 IST

UNHRC: Pak accused of ‘abandoning’ Sindhi flood victims

UNHRC: Pak accused of ‘abandoning’ Sindhi flood victims

UNHRC: Pak accused of ‘abandoning’ Sindhi flood victims

24 March 2023, 05:54 IST

Pak accused of human rights violations in Balochistan

24 March 2023, 05:40 IST

UNHRC: Pakistan accused of human rights violations in Balochistan

UNHRC: Pakistan accused of human rights violations in Balochistan

Pak accused of human rights violations in Balochistan

24 March 2023, 05:40 IST