Human Rights

More States ratify optional protocols to UN convention on children’s rights

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Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative to the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict.

UN human rights chief concerned over instability and violations in Guinea-Bissau

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UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay speaks to the press.

Patz murder keeps New York police busy

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Worried for my relatives in China, says Chen

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US reduces aid by $33mn after Pakistan jails doctor

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UN agency boosts services for Sudanese refugees in South Sudan

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UNHCR's help desk in Yida issues food distribution tokens to Sudanese refugees who have lost theirs.

US spotlights government corruption in India

The US state department has highlighted "widespread corruption at all levels of government" and separatist, insurgent and societal violence among the most significant human rights problems in India.

French artist depicts human rights violations in Balochistan

A weeklong arts presentation showcasing human rights violation in Balochistan by Pakistan has been organized in Grenoble city in France from May 22 at the" Cafe echange" le Nicodem.

Egyptians turn up in millions to vote in new presidential polls

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Millions of Egyptians cast their vote on Wednesday in the country's first presidential election since throwing out...

Greeks Face Decisive Vote as Anti-German Sentiment Soars

Greek voters return to the polls in a few weeks to cast their ballots in a repeat election that could decide their future in the eurozone. With a Greek exit from the euro being openly discussed in European capitals, there are fears of bank runs....