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China shuns co-operation with UN human rights office over Xinjiang report

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
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However, Chen Xu, China's ambassador to UN institutions in Geneva, distinguished between not working with the human rights office and co-operating … Read more: China shuns co-operation with UN human rights office over Xinjiang reportContinue Reading

Human rights lawyer explores loss and impact of climate crisis in Pacific islands in new book

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
In: Human Rights
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“The colonies should be brought front and center in the conversation about what needs to change in this country,” said Aguon, a human rights … Read more: Human rights lawyer explores loss and impact of climate crisis in Pacific islands in new bookContinue Reading

Amnesty International declares it 'virtually impossible' to host the 2030 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
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Amnesty insists FIFA must rigorously apply human rights criteria when weighing up any possible bid involving Saudi Arabia, in order to avoid the ' … Read more: Amnesty International declares it 'virtually impossible' to host the 2030 World Cup in Saudi ArabiaContinue Reading

Saudi World Cup 'impossible' according to FIFA's human rights principles — Amnesty

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
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Human rights charity Amnesty have now responded. Felix Jakens, Amnesty International UK's Individuals at Risk Campaign Manager, said: “After the … Read more: Saudi World Cup 'impossible' according to FIFA's human rights principles — AmnestyContinue Reading

China ambassador: U.N. report on Xinjiang has 'closed door of cooperation' | Reuters

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
In: Human Rights
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China's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said on Friday that Beijing would not cooperate with the U.N. human rights office following the … Read more: China ambassador: U.N. report on Xinjiang has 'closed door of cooperation' | ReutersContinue Reading

Publication Of The Draft Of Japan's First Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Guidelines

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
In: Human Rights
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On August 8, 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released the "Guidelines on Respect for Human Rights in Responsible Supply … Read more: Publication Of The Draft Of Japan's First Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) GuidelinesContinue Reading

Austria's Volker Turk set to become next UN human rights chief – Hindustan Times

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
In: Human Rights
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"Mr. Turk has devoted his long and distinguished career to advancing universal human rights, notably the international protection of some of the … Read more: Austria's Volker Turk set to become next UN human rights chief – Hindustan TimesContinue Reading

U.S. Statement on the Appointment of Volker Turk as High Commissioner for Human Rights

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
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We find ourselves at a time where human rights violations continue to increase on a global level – Mr. Turk has a challenging road ahead of him, … Read more: U.S. Statement on the Appointment of Volker Turk as High Commissioner for Human RightsContinue Reading

Career UN official Volker Turk appointed to top human rights position – Business Standard

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
In: Human Rights
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Turk, who is from Austria, has worked with human rights-related issues at the UN's office for refugees, where his last position was the Assistant High … Read more: Career UN official Volker Turk appointed to top human rights position – Business StandardContinue Reading

UN approves Austria's Volker Turk as new human rights chief | News | Al Jazeera

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
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Turk's immediate challenge is to follow up on previous UN rights chief's report on abuse of Uighurs in China's Xinjiang. Read more: UN approves Austria's Volker Turk as new human rights chief | News | Al JazeeraContinue Reading

UN appoints new high commissioner for human rights – JURIST – News

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Austrian diplomat Volker Türk to be the next High Commissioner for Human Rights. Read more: UN appoints new high commissioner for human rights – JURIST – NewsContinue Reading

U.N. approves Austria's Volker Türk as new human rights chief – The Hindu

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
In: Human Rights
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Secretary-General Antonio Guterres nominated Volker Türk to replace Michelle Bachelet of Chile as high commissioner for human rights, … Read more: U.N. approves Austria's Volker Türk as new human rights chief – The HinduContinue Reading

UN appoints new human rights chief amid fallout from Xinjiang report | News – DW

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
In: Human Rights
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Particular attention will be placed on his response to a recent report on abuses in China. New UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Read more: UN appoints new human rights chief amid fallout from Xinjiang report | News – DWContinue Reading

Indonesia activists ask court to allow human rights case against Myanmar junta – Jurist.org

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
In: Human Rights
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However, Article 5 of Law 26, 2000 places a restriction and specifies that trials for human rights violations can only take place if an Indonesian … Read more: Indonesia activists ask court to allow human rights case against Myanmar junta – Jurist.orgContinue Reading

Volker Turk appointed new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights – ThePrint

2022-09-09
On: September 9, 2022
In: Human Rights
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Over the course of his career, the newly appointed human rights chief held a number of key positions, including at UNHCR headquarters where he served … Read more: Volker Turk appointed new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights – ThePrintContinue Reading

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