White paper highlights human rights progress in Xizang
A press conference is held for the release of a white paper titled “Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era” in Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, on March…
China makes progress in advancing sustainable development, human rights protection: experts
A side event at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council showcased China’s progress in rights protection. China has made significant progress in pursuing sustainable development and human…
Jaishankar caught off-guard on India’s human rights abuses
Indian foreign minister’s response shifted from acknowledgment to outright denial If there’s one issue that makes India bristle, it’s international scrutiny of its human rights record. For years, the country…
China reaffirms commitment to international cooperation in human rights
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a video address at the high-level meeting of the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday, emphasizing China’s willingness to…
Britain, France and Germany reiterate concern over Israel blocking contact with UNRWA
Britain, France and Germany on Friday reiterated their “grave concern” over Israel implementing a law forbidding any contact between its officials and U.N. Palestinian relief agency UNRWA. “We urge the…
‘We will suffocate’: Palestinian refugees in Gaza fear UNRWA ban
Israel’s new ban on the UN agency leaves many in Gaza worried about who will help them now. With the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) ordered to cease…