Gender equality prerequisite for inclusive growth: Meira Kumar
September 13th, 2012 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Gender equality and women's empowerment are not only human rights issues but also prerequisites for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira ... Read more...
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Russia, China vote against UN resolution on Syria
July 7th, 2012 - 5:35 am ICT by IANS
Geneva, July 7 (IANS) Russia, China and Cuba voted against the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution Friday which unilaterally condemned the Syrian government. However, India, Philippines and Uganda ... Read more...
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China issues report on human rights in US
May 26th, 2012 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 26 (IANS) China, which termed a US report on human rights as "full of overly critical remarks" and "distortions" on China, has hit back with a report on ... Read more...
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Ministers behind crackdown on Ramdev: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
February 24th, 2012 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A day after the Supreme Court slammed the Delhi Police for its handling of Baba Ramdev's Ramlila ground protest in June last year, spiritual guru ... Read more...
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Jolie honoured at Peace ceremony
February 15th, 2012 - 4:59 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 15 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie has been honoured for raising awareness of human rights issues with her directorial debut "In The Land Of Blood And Honey".The 36-year-old ... Read more...
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Rights commission begins internship programme
January 3rd, 2012 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A total of 50 students Tuesday began a month-long winter internship programme conducted by the National Human Rights Commission.
The students were shortlisted from 32 ... Read more...
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Commonwealth unable to address human rights issues: Ex-judge
October 28th, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Oct 28 (IANS) The Commonwealth is facing several serious human rights issues and as an institution is unable to address it adequately, said a retired Australian judge.Michael Kirby delivered ... Read more...
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China snubs report on human rights, tells US to stop prying
April 10th, 2011 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 10 (IANS) China has urged the US to stop interfering in its internal affairs under the pretext of human rights issues. The comment came after the US criticised ... Read more...
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China tells US not to interfere in its human rights issues
April 10th, 2011 - 3:50 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Apr 10 (ANI): China has urged the US to stop interfering in its internal affairs under the pretext of human rights issues.Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said that China and the ... Read more...
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Mariah Carey’s new song ‘Save the Day’ to raise money for human rights charity
March 5th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Mariah Carey will donate the proceeds from her new song 'Save the Day' to human rights issues.The singer may even set up her own charitable foundation, reports Contactmusic.This ... Read more...
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Carey feels she performed for Gaddafi
March 5th, 2011 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 5 (IANS) Singer Mariah Carey plans to donate the proceeds from her new song "Save the Day" to human rights issues but says she is embarrassed she performed ... Read more...
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Obama had ordered secret report to identify potential Middle East uprisings
February 17th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 17(ANI): United States President Barack Obama had ordered his advisers in August last year to produce a secret report on the unrest in the Middle East, officials have said.According ... Read more...
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Malaysia urged to speed up changes to Internal Security Act
January 26th, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Petaling Jaya (Malaysia), Jan.26 (ANI): Malaysia should expedite its amendments to the Internal Security Act (ISA) and other laws that are considered restrictive, says Human Rights Watch in its latest report.The New ... Read more...
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UN Special Envoy addresses human rights issues in Kashmir
January 20th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Jan 20 (ANI): Margaret Sekaggya, the United Nations on Human Rights rapporteur met victims of violence and also addressed a meeting convened by the social activists.The meeting was held under the ... Read more...
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‘A lot still needs to be done in China on human rights,’ admits Jintao
January 20th, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 20(ANI): Chinese President Hu Jintao has acknowledged that "a lot still needs to be done" in his country over human rights.Jintao said this while addressing a joint press conference ... Read more...
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700 Tripura State Rifles paramilitary recruits graduate in Agartala
January 3rd, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
By Pinaki DasAgartala, Jan.3 (ANI): Around 700 soldiers of the 13 Tripura State Rifles graduated in a passing out ceremony and took oath of their duty during the event in Agartala.On ... Read more...
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Canada condemns Iran for planning Iranian woman’s execution
November 3rd, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANI
Tehran, Nov 3 (ANI): The Canadian government is "deeply troubled" by reports that Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, the Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning could be executed as ... Read more...
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India, UAE discuss human rights issues
September 28th, 2010 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Sep 28 (IANS/WAM) Top officials from India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met here Tuesday and discussed human rights issues affecting the Indian community in the region.
Indian Ambassador M.K. Lokesh ... Read more...
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Brit college’s decision to ban veils criticised by community leaders
September 24th, 2010 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 24(ANI): The decision by Burnley College in Lancashire, England, to ban Muslim veils has provoked outrage from community leaders.The college has said that all students, staff and visitors must ... Read more...
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UN panel on Sri Lanka civil war may be set up by next week
June 18th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, June 18 (ANI): The United Nations estimates that 100,000 people were killed in the over two-decade-old civil war in Sri Lanka, and now has said that it will appoint a panel ... Read more...
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Trafficking victims to be cared for, says UAE
April 28th, 2010 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, April 28 (IANS/WAM) An anti-human trafficking panel has been set up in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to care for victims and create awareness on the issue, a top official ... Read more...
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Hu warns against ‘politicising’ the Games
August 1st, 2008 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
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Beijing, Aug 1 (DPA) Chinese President Hu Jintao warned Friday against "politicising" the Olympic Summer Games which start here Aug 8. Politicising the games was contrary to the world's wishes for the ... Read more...
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China willing to resume human rights dialogue
March 12th, 2008 - 3:27 pm ICT by admin
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Beijing, March 12 (Xinhua) China is willing to increase imports from the United States and resume human rights dialogue with Washington, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here Wednesday. "China is ready to ... Read more...
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Avoid communalisation and politicisation of anti-terror laws: Chief Justice of India
December 22nd, 2007 - 10:32 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan on Saturday said that communalisation and politicisation of anti-terror laws must be prevented.Balakrishnan also said that the new anti-terror ... Read more...
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