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8 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council, Panel discussion on countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence

The Human Rights Council discussed the causes and impacts of religious hatred, urging states to develop anti-discrimination legislation and collaborate with civil society to combat hate online.

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7 Nov

How Expensive is it to be a Woman? – Unraveling the Cost Beyond Just Numbers

Slovakia's nationalist, left-wing candidate Peter Pellegrini won the presidential election, overcoming liberal opponent Ivan Korčok. Pellegrini supports Slovakia's national interests and EU alliance, despite internal disagreements with Prime Minister Robert Fico.

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5 Nov

Between Law and Reality: Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

Sexual violence, often committed by women and girls, is a prevalent issue in conflict, often used as a weapon of war. Despite international law, enforcement mechanisms remain weak, and prosecutions are rare.

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1 Nov

ICJ Begins Court Proceedings Against Syria Under the Torture Convention

The International Court of Justice is hearing Canada and the Netherlands v. Syrian Arab Republic, involving torture by the Syrian government and intelligence apparatus. The decision could significantly impact accountability.

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1 Nov

An Uphill Journey: Abolishing Singapore’s Death Penalty

Singapore's death penalty has increased to 11 since 2022, primarily for drug-related offenses. Minorities are overrepresented, and the government believes it deters crime. Global consensus calls for a holistic approach.

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1 Nov

UN Director Resigns Over ‘Genocide’ in Gaza, Accuses Western Nations of Complicity

Craig Mokhiber, UN high commissioner for human rights, resigned over failure to prevent Palestinian civilian genocide in Gaza, accusing US, UK, and Europe of complicity and advocating for a single, democratic state.

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23 Oct

HRC 54: Human Rights in China: Ongoing Human Rights Violations Against Uyghurs and Tibetans

Society for Threatened Peoples discussed human rights situation in China, including reprisals, Uyghur culture, religion, language, and coerced birth control policies, with EU and US delegations questioning impacts.

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23 Oct

HRC 54: General Debate on Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention

The UN Human Rights Council has condemned numerous human rights violations, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, war crimes, and political prisoners' detentions in various countries.

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23 Oct

Annual Panel on Rights of Indigenous Peoples (HRC res.10/8 and 51/18)

The 54th Human Rights Council session discussed indigenous peoples' rights, particularly women's rights, and the impact of development projects. They called for effective measures, consultation, and adoption of General Recommendation No. 39.

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23 Oct

HRC 54th Session: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine Stemming from the Russian Aggression

The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine reported on human rights violations in Ukraine from March to August 2023, including explosive attacks, torture, and sexual violence.

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