15 February 2021
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today opened its remote sixty-ninth session, hearing opening remarks by Peggy Hicks, Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Renato Zerbini Ribeiro Leão, Chair of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, in his opening remarks, said he was glad the Committee was able to continue its work despite the pandemic.
Ms. Hicks said COVID-19 had revealed and exacerbated existing social and economic inequalities. The work of the Committee was all the more critical than ever to ensure that economic, social and cultural rights were protected in the pandemic response and recovery process. The Office had just put in place the Surge Initiative to boost its capacity and support to strengthen country level implementation of economic, social and cultural rights and the Sustainable Devel
Trudeau Commended Government For Handling Of Farmers Protest: Centre In December Mr Trudeau twice spoke out in support of farmers - once after the centre summoned the Canadian High Commissioner - and their right to protest peacefully
Updated: February 13, 2021 9:26 am IST
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to PM Modi via telephone this week (File)
New Delhi:
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose support last year for farmers facing brutal police action was criticised as unacceptable interference in internal affairs, has commended India for choosing the path of dialogue, as befitting a democracy , the External Affairs Ministry declared Friday.
Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava told reporters Mr Trudeau also promised security for diplomatic missions and personnel in his country - against what the centre claims are Khalistani and separatist elements that have hijacked the protest and are conspiring to defame India.
Peace One Day Announces the Peace One Day Anti-Racism Live Global Digital Experience
February 11, 2021
Peace One Day announces the Peace One Day Anti-Racism Live Global Digital Experience, 21 March 2021, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; in association with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Event participants include: Youssou N’dour, singer and songwriter; Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Commonwealth Secretary-General; Emmanuel Jal, Musician, Actor and Activist; Sanda Ojiambo, Executive Director, UN Global Compact; Zwai Bala, SA Music Extraordinaire, Award-Winning Artist, Producer; Lord Simon Woolley, Founder and Director of Operation Black Vote; Bella Ramsey, Actress; Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Actor; Professor Thuli Madonsela, Law Trust Chair in Social Justice; Popcaan, Jamaican deejay, singer and songwriter; Zulaikha Patel, Anti-Racism Activist; Richard Lui, journalist and news anchor for MSNBC and NBC news; Jack Savore
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Displaced people are seen in a file photo along a road near Goma, Congo. (Credit: Thomas Mukoya/Reuters via CNS.)
A leading Catholic aid agency has condemned what it calls “cyclical violence and continuing human rights abuses targeting civilian populations in North Kivu and Ituri Provinces” of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – A leading Catholic aid agency has condemned what it calls “cyclical violence and continuing human rights abuses targeting civilian populations in North Kivu and Ituri Provinces” of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Armed groups have been active in the area for decades, attacking civilians and battling each other and government forces for control of the region’s mineral resources.