Ahead of Trump’s Visit to India, U.S. Senators Accuse Modi Govt of Human Rights Violations
In their letter to Secretary Pompeo, the Senators have requested for an assessment of the human rights situation in Kashmir…
Clean Air Is a Human Right: UN Environment Programme
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 23 per cent of all deaths worldwide—a total of 12.6 million people in…
Human Rights Experts Express Concern Over Complaint Against Journalist
Human rights experts expressed their serious concern today (February 6) over the complaint filed by the Brazilian Public Prosecutor´s Office…
UN Human Rights Case Allows Climate Change Asylum Claims
In its first ruling on a complaint by an individual seeking asylum from the effects of climate change, the UN…
UN Human Rights Office Comments on Supreme Court Order on Kashmir
The court judgment said that an order passed under Section 144 which restricts the assembly of people should state the…
Netherlands Court Orders to Protect Human Rights from Climate Change
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Friday (December 20) applauded a landmark decision by the Supreme Court…