In the 37th meeting of the 47th session of the Human Rights Council on 13 July 2021, draft resolution L18 rev.1, titled ‘accelerating efforts to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls: preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women and girls with disabilities’ was discussed by a diverse panel of countries. … Read more →
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MPs approve “callous” cut to UK overseas aid budget
On Tuesday 13 July 2021, British MPs voted in favour of a £4bn reduction to the UK’s overseas assistance budget, reneging on a 2019 manifesto promise to keep aid spending at 0.7% of gross national income (GNI). The cuts, approved by a majority of 333 to 298, are projected to bring the foreign aid budget to its lowest point in 9 years. The move has been the subject of widespread, … Read more →
Controversial UK Freedom of Speech bill needs a mask to protect from hate
The UK government has been accused of giving extremist rhetoric a platform by bolstering protections for hate speech; introducing legislation that would enable individuals to sue universities and student groups. The controversial bill, entitled the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill, has been described as “troubling and dangerous” by Labour and has now passed its second reading, with 367 MPs voting in favour of Labour’s amendment and 216 voting against. … Read more →
Iranian Baha’i minority fears state-led campaign of persecution
The Baha’i International Community (BIC) has released a statement in which it calls for the Iranian government to be held accountable for its “campaign of hate speech against the Baha’is in Iran.” … Read more →
#HRC47 Day 13 Will human rights be a contender at upcoming Olympics
On 7 July 2021, the significance of sport and the Olympic ideal with regard to human rights for young people was highlighted by a panel of experts at the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The contents of the June 2020 UN resolution, entitled “Promoting human rights through sport and the Olympic ideal”, was discussed by the panel throughout the session. Olympics and human rights Nada … Read more →
#HRC47 DAY 13: Myanmar junta under attack
On 7 July 2021 the Canadian delegation at the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) summed up the situation in Myanmar as part of the interactive dialogue with Thomas Andrews, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. … Read more →