Geneva

05 Oct

Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy, principles highlighted during event in Geneva

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During the ongoing Human Rights Council session in Geneva at the iconic UN HQ, Palais des Nations, the principles of Mahatma Gandhi were highlighted to commemorate the International Day of Non-Violence. In a side event during the ongoing HRC session, diplomatic missions and INGOs, on the occasion of Gandhiji’s birth anniversary, on October 2, observed the “International Day of Non-Violence: Preventing HR violations by Drawing Inspiration from the Principles of Non-Violence." The speakers highlighted the path-breaking role of Mahatma Gandhi and thanked India and its ethos for having given the world this visionary which contributed not only to India’s independence…

14 Apr

UN sets to review torture convention in Ethiopia

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Colombia, Brazil, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia The UN Committee against Torture is holding its latest session from 17 April to 12 May 2023, during which it will examine Colombia, Brazil, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. The above six countries are among the 173 States parties to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The countries are required to undergo regular reviews by the Committee of 10 independent international experts on how they are implementing the Convention. The Committee, which has received the respective country reports and submissions from non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders,…