Human rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will propose the appointment of Austria’s Volker Turk as the next High Commissioner for Human Rights. He will succeed Michelle Bachelet of Chile, whose term ended on August 31. Highlights Traditionally, the UN chief consults with ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Persons in News
What is EU-India Human Rights Dialogues?
The 10th EU-India Human Rights Dialogue was organised on July 15, 2022 in New Delhi. On the occasion, both India and the EU restated their commitment of protecting and promoting all human rights. Highlights of the EU-India Human Rights Dialogues: India and ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
On the 24th of April, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed around the planet. This day acknowledges the usage of multilateral diplomacy and decision-making to achieve peaceful resolutions of conflicts among the countries. Importance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Suspension of Russia from UNHRC
Russia has been suspended from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after there were allegations that its soldiers violated human rights in Ukraine. The member nations of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted to suspend Russia. About UNHRC The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)
The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) is an international treaty that prohibits all use, transfer, production and stockpiling of cluster bombs. About cluster munition It is an explosive weapon that releases smaller sub-munitions over a large area. It ejects explosive ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
NHRC notice to four States over impact of farmers’ protest
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notice to four states on September 14, 2021, over complaints by industrial units and transportation affected by farmers’ protect at Delhi border. Highlights Notice was issued to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan ..