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Right to be Forgotten : Indian Scenario
In the digital era of 21st century access to information is quick and procuring personal information of an individual is easier. This can give rise to various challenges which can compromise the privacy, security and dignity of an Individual. As ..
3rd ASEM Conference on Global Ageing and Human Rights of Older Persons held in Seoul
The third ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Conference on ‘Global Ageing and Human Rights of Older Persons’ was held in Seoul, capital of South Korea. It was jointly organised by South Korea and National Human Rights Commission of Korea. Key Facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Michelle Bachelet: Former Chilean president appointed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet (66) was appointed as next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right. She was nominated by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and her appointment was approved by UN General Assembly. She will have four year ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
World Press Freedom Index, 2018
World freedom index is released by Reporter’s Without Border’s (Reporters Sans Frontiers, RSF). RSF is a global non-profit body that works on the freedom of the press. The findings of the report: India stood at 136 in a pool of ..
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
Government can invoke a state of emergency during civil unrest, a disaster, or an armed conflict. In a state of emergency, a government has the authority to execute certain actions which are not normally permitted. In these extraordinary circumstances government ..
Nepal hosts 2018 International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia
The International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia has started in Kathmandu, Nepal on April 9, 2018. The 3-day conference is organized by the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal with theme “Identifying Challenges, Assessing Progress, Moving Forward: Addressing ..