HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders addressing the General Assembly highlighted the plight of human rights defenders serving long prison sentences and those risking their lives for upholding human rights. READ MORE
UN TREATY BODIES Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a financial shortfall, the reviews of state parties by the UN Treaty Bodies has fallen behind. NGOs have called for these reviews to be reinstated fully by 2021. READ THE STATEMENT
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL Fourteen civil society organisations have commented on the recently completed session of the Human Rights Council. While welcoming a number of moves by the Council, the NGOs have condemned inaction on Cambodia, China, India and Kashmir, the Philippines and the rights of migrant workers. READ MORE
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