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The report of SR in the field of cultural rights expands on impact of fundamentalism and extremism on the cultural rights of women
The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights has released her second report on the impact of fundamentalism and extremism on the enjoyment of cultural rights of women. The report calls attention to cultural rights and equality of women, that are routinely violated through imposition of strict dress codes, restrictions on reproductive rights, and […]
SR on rights of people with disabilities releases report on the challenges faced by girls and young women with disabilities in relation to SRHR
The Special Rapporteur on rights of people with disabilities has released a report on the challenges faced by girls and young women with disabilities with respect to sexual and reproductive health and rights. The report calls for putting an end to forced sterilization and other procedures that infringe up on sexual and reproductive integrity of […]
SR on violence against women releases report on adequacy of the international legal framework on violence against women
The Special Rapporteur on violence against women has released a report on the adequacy of the international legal framework on violence against women. The report explores the causes and consequences of sexual violence and undertakes an analysis of the international legal framework on the same, and addresses the debate on the merits of introducing anew […]
36th session of the HRC adopts resolution to condemn use of death penalty for several crimes including consensual same-sex relations
Chaired by Benin, Belgium, Costa Rica, France, Mexico, Republic of Moldova, Mongolia, and Switzerland, the HRC adopted a resolution advancing equality and non-discrimination in the application of death penalty, particularly in the domain of adultery and same-sex relations. This is the first mention of adultery in any UN resolution, either by the HRC or the […]
First-ever Opinion Tribunal set up on Myanmar
The Rome based Permanent People’s Tribunal (PTT) has set up its first Opinion Tribunal on Myanmar. The people’s tribunal was set up in response to the requests made by Myanmar’s Rohingya and Kachin victims who have alleged genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity by the troops of Myanmar government. The Tribunal on Myanmar is […]
UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights issues General Comment No. 24 on human rights and business activities
The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights has issued a new General Comment No. 24 on State Obligations under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Context of Business Activities. Emerging from the belief that business activities, especially those of multi-national corporations, can have a significant and often adverse […]
UN entities release joint statement on discrimination in healthcare settings
Several entities of the UN have released a joint statement on ending discrimination in health care settings. The statement calls for review of laws that criminalize or otherwise prohibit gender expression, same sex conduct, adultery and other sexual behaviors between consenting adults; adult consensual sex work; drug use or possession of drugs for personal use; […]
Al-Bashir case: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber II decides not to refer South Africa’s non-cooperation to the ASP or the UNSC
The International Criminal Court has held that South Africa failed to comply with its obligations by not arresting and surrendering Omar Al-Bashirto the Court while he was on South African territory, as his immunities as head of state did not apply in a State that is a signatory to the Rome statute. However, the violation […]
UNHRC adopts resolution on protection of family & role of family in supporting protection & promotion of human rights of older persons
The Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution on the protection of the family, and the role of the family in supporting the protection and promotion of human rights of older persons. This resolution has been critiqued for its definition of family, as it reinforces ageist stereotypes by assuming all older people live within families, […]
UNHRC Advisory Committee, UN Migration Agency highlight the gendered nature of adolescent migration
The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee has submitted its report on the issue of unaccompanied migrant children, and the threats to their human rights, to assist State parties in fulfilling their commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other related human rights treaties. The report recognises that international migration has a […]