Geneva

Kashmiri delegation raises alarm over environmental and health concerns in IIOJK at UNHRC

Geneva: A Kashmiri delegation today held a detailed meeting with Dr. Bethanie Carney Almroth, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of…

Indian military, paramilitary forces use rape as weapon of war in IIOJK: IMWU

Geneva: The International Muslim Women’s Union (IMWU) has said that Indian military and paramilitary forces use rape as a weapon of war in Indian illegally…

Shamim Shawl raises concerns over disproportionate impact of climate change on IIOJK women

Geneva: Kashmiri leader Shamim Shawl has raised concerns over the disproportionate impact of climate change on women in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK),…

UN underfunding weakens monitoring of HR violations in occupied territories: Speakers

Geneva: Experts and diplomats at a seminar hosted by the World Muslim Congress have warned that the chronic underfunding of the United Nations human rights…

World Muslim Congress calls for formal platform against foreign occupation

Geneva: The World Muslim Congress has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to revive a separate agenda item on the right to self-determination,…

Parvez Shah urges UNHRC to act on deteriorating detention situation in IIOJK

Geneva: All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) chapter General Secretary Advocate Parvez Ahmad Shah has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council…

India’s narrative of judicial independence, inclusive development challenged at UNHRC

Geneva: India’s assertions of judicial independence and inclusive socio-economic development came under scrutiny during the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC),…

Geneva seminar calls for accountability over conflict-related sexual violence against women in IIOJK

Geneva: Speakers at a seminar held on the sidelines of the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva highlighted the plight…

Geneva seminar links human rights in IIOJK to sustainable regional peace

Geneva: Speakers at a seminar held on the sidelines of the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva highlighted the worsening…

Geneva seminar highlights climate change, militarization impacts in IIOJK

Geneva: Speakers at a seminar held on the sidelines of the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva highlighted the adverse…