Page 11 - Human Rights
Knee-jerk shutdowns
India has a dubious record of net disruptions
Article 370 abrogation coincided with human rights violation rise: Farooq
Farooq Abdullah claimed the unconstitutional abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status has coincided with a steep rise in the infringement of fundamental and human rights
 "Article 370 abrogation coincided with human rights violation rise: Farooq")
The great churning
Book review of A New Idea of India: Individual Rights in a Civilisational State
 "The great churning")
Legal violations can't be condoned under pretext of human rights : India
India strongly reacted to UNHCHR chief's concern over restrictions on NGOs and arrest of activists, saying violations of law cannot be condoned under the pretext of human rights
Human rights groups oppose China, Russia, Saudis on UN rights body
Rights groups are urging the UN nations to oppose seats on the world organisation's premiere rights body for China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Cuba and others because of their dismal rights records
 "Human rights groups oppose China, Russia, Saudis on UN rights body")
As Amnesty shuts office, anxiety and uncertainty cloud the NGO world
NGOs have expressed concerns over the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2020. These, they say, will further clip the wings of the beleaguered civil society
 "As Amnesty shuts office, anxiety and uncertainty cloud the NGO world")
Amnesty's statement far from truth, attempt to influence probe: MHA
The Union Home Ministry said all the "glossy statements" about humanitarian work and speaking truth to power are nothing but a "ploy to divert attention" from their activities
 "Amnesty's statement far from truth, attempt to influence probe: MHA")
India is 'proud' to endorse US initiative on universal human rights
India on Wednesday said it is proud to endorse the US initiative on a joint statement on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
India slams Pakistan for persecuting Hindus, Sikhs and other minorities
India described Pakistan as an epicenter of terrorism and said no one deserves unsolicited lecture on human rights from Islamabad
Pak continues to foment culture of violence at home, across borders: India
India has said Pakistan's deplorable human rights records and discriminatory treatment of religious minorities is a cause of persistent concern for the global community
 "Pak continues to foment culture of violence at home, across borders: India")
US to block cotton, tomato imports from China's Xinjiang over forced labor
The Trump administration announcement of the actions, initially expected on Tuesday, has been put off until later this week because of scheduling issues
 "US to block cotton, tomato imports from China's Xinjiang over forced labor")
India-US can challenge each other to do better on human rights: Nikki Haley
India and the US need to acknowledge that they fall sometimes when it comes to human rights, Haley said asserting that the two countries can challenge each other to continue to do better on this front
Over 400 human rights orgs to come together on Sep 5 for national campaign
Over 400 human rights bodies will be coming together on September 5 through a nation-wide campaign to raise their voice against various issues faced by marginalised sections of society, activists said
 "Over 400 human rights orgs to come together on Sep 5 for national campaign")
US imposes human rights sanctions on Chinese company, individuals
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a Chinese company and two officials related to the company for what it said were human rights abuses against Uighurs
 "US imposes human rights sanctions on Chinese company, individuals")
US to hit Huawei staff with visa bans for aiding govts in rights abuses
Pompeo said Huawei employees found to be providing material support to regimes engaging in human rights violations and abuses globally
 "US to hit Huawei staff with visa bans for aiding govts in rights abuses")
G7 foreign ministers urge China to reconsider new security law on Hong Kong
It further suggested an open debate and consultation with stakeholders to ensure respect for protected rights and freedoms in Hong Kong
 "G7 foreign ministers urge China to reconsider new security law on Hong Kong")
Trump signs bill to sanction China over crackdown on Uighur ethnic group
The House of Representatives and Senate sent the bill, formally entitled the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020, to the President in May
 "Trump signs bill to sanction China over crackdown on Uighur ethnic group")
India, 7 other nations urge UN Human Rights body to play 'responsible' role
Joint release said that across the world, the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic requires extraordinary and unprecedented measures
 "India, 7 other nations urge UN Human Rights body to play 'responsible' role")
The Minority Conundrum: Thought-provoking essays on minority rights
A thought-provoking set of essays examines minority rights in the light of secularism and nationalism, both of which are foundational to the vision of the Indian republic, says Chintan Girish Modi
 "The Minority Conundrum: Thought-provoking essays on minority rights")
India has 'significant human rights issues', says US Congress report
Independent media were active and generally expressed a wide variety of views, the report said
 "India has 'significant human rights issues', says US Congress report")