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Bangladesh transition an “historic opportunity” for inclusive governance anchored in human rights and rule of law: Report…

Bangladesh transition an “historic opportunity” for inclusive governance anchored in human rights and rule of law: Report…

The UN Human Rights office issued a preliminary report on protest and unrest in Bangladesh recently that states, “The transition ahead presents an historic opportunity to reform and revitalise the country’s institutions to restore fundamental

UNHRC’s historic resolution secures intersex rights, a milestone for human rights

UNHRC’s historic resolution secures intersex rights, a milestone for human rights

The recent decision by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to embrace a determination pointed at shielding the rights of intersex people marks a critical breakthrough within the progressing battle for human rights and

Canada Seeks Seat On UN Human Rights Council

Canada Seeks Seat On UN Human Rights Council

According to the minister of foreign affairs, environmental justice and gender equality are top priorities. On Tuesday, Canada announced that it would run for a position on the UN Human Rights Council and support a

UN expresses dismay at human rights violations in Belarus of Europe

UN expresses dismay at human rights violations in Belarus of Europe

Belarus of Europe continues to face its largest human rights crisis in modern history. About 35,000 people have been subjected to detention in degrading conditions. A total of 674 people are recognized as political prisoners,

Nigerian govt to be sanctioned by UK for human rights abuses

Nigerian govt to be sanctioned by UK for human rights abuses

The UK Parliament has called on the British government to impose international sanctions against the Nigerian government over human rights violations by officials and security agencies against citizens during the EndSARS protests. The UK Parliament

US criticizes Human Right’s body decision to compile report on racism in US

US criticizes Human Right’s body decision to compile report on racism in US

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo describes the move as Council’s hypocrisy. The UN Human Rights Council on 20 May had criticized the death of African American George Floyd in Minneapolis. The 47 member