file photo; Mini meter. Apart from Muslims and other minorities in India, members of the Dalit community are also forced to migrate and for sale boards have been put up on their houses. In Uttar Pradesh (UP), a Dalit citizen named Satyendra Kumar was assaulted by upper caste Hindus for cutting down trees on his…
In his message marking the day, the Secretary-General condemned the use of sexual violence as a tactic of ‘war, torture, and repression’ in the conflicts that affect hundreds of millions of people around the world. “Harrowing reports from across the globe are a terrible reminder that this despicable crime persists despite international commitments to stamp…
Ambassadors were briefed by Christian Ritscher, Special Adviser and Head of the UN Investigative Team to promote accountability for these crimes, UNITAD, established five years ago. The Islamist group declared a self-styled caliphate across parts of Iraq and northern Syria in 2014, before being militarily defeated and driven from Iraq in December 2017. Commitment stronger…
To date, four warrants have been issued and two others are in the application process, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said, highlighting this key step as recognizing the rights of victims to justice. “If this Council’s referrals are to be vindicated, it requires everyone to step up,” he said. “Partnerships are key to justice.” The Council…
She shared with UN News her on-the-ground accounts of “extremely difficult conversations” with victims and their children, and how the UN is addressing issues from child support to DNA testing. Jane Connors of Australia is the first Victims’ Rights Advocate for the United Nations. UN News: How would you assess progress made to date? Jane…
File photo In Sudan, clashes between the army and paramilitary forces continue to seize power. The French ship carrying 400 victims from the war-torn country has reached the port of Jeddah. According to foreign media, Pakistani citizens are also among those who arrived in Jeddah. According to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, more citizens…
A toddler’s dress, and a five-year-old’s dress and sweater. Washed, cleaned, but still stained with blood. These are the personal items that Immaculée Songa donated to “Stories of Survival and Remembrance - A call to action for genocide prevention,” currently on show at UN Headquarters, along with a photo album, showing her daughters, Raissa and…
According to the survey, a quarter of minorities face racist attacks. According to a Code Evans survey in the UK, 35 percent of Pakistanis are victims of racist behavior. According to the report of the British media, the research survey has said that Britain is not close to being a racially just society, the government’s…
Photo, Twitter In the earthquake-hit country of Syria, the victims are spending Ramadan in very difficult conditions this year. The recent devastating earthquake in the northwestern region of war-torn Syria has added to the suffering of the Syrian people. Some pictures of Syrian people surrounded by problems are going viral on social media. In these…
Defnarand, the director of the US Department of State’s foreign aid department, says that Pakistan-US cooperation in flood relief and Covid challenges has been strong. Defnarand said in one of his statements that he wants to help Pakistan to strengthen climate smart agriculture and economic development, to restore damaged infrastructure. He said that they want…
