Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: UN Context: The UN has said that there has been a rise in intimidation and violence in the West Bank, particularly in the Nablus area. This violence has led to the displacement of over 820 Palestinians. Various UN agencies involved in the protection of Human Rights:
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UN Human Rights Council: Context: India has abstained from a crucial vote on Sri Lanka’s rights record at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. The resolution on ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ was, however, adopted after 22 states …
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UN Human Rights Council: Context: In his address to the United Nations Human Rights Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said: Terrorism continues to be one of the gravest threats to humankind and a crime against humanity, which violates the most fundamental human rights …
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UN Human Rights Council: Context: The U.S. has announced plans to reengage with the UN Human Rights Council that former President Donald Trump withdrew from almost three years ago. About UNHRC: UNHRC was reconstituted from its predecessor organisation, the UN Commission on Human Rights …
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UN Human Rights Council: Context: Pakistan and Nepal were recently re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council, China won a seat by the smallest margin while Saudi Arabia was defeated in the elections. Basics: About UNHRC: UNHRC was reconstituted from its predecessor organisation, the UN …
