The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has announced its newest lineup, including surprising entries like Cote d’Ivoire and Kuwait. Many of these countries, despite their human rights issues, secure membership supposedly based on their commitment to promote and safeguard human rights. Notably, countries with a historically poor record in human rights protection, such as UAE, Qatar, and China now sit on the 47-strong Council.
This blog explores the TOP 10 WORST human rights abusers on the UNHRC.
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Fanning The Flames Against Free Speech – UN “Qur’an Vote” Sparks Debate
This blog delves into the controversial adoption of Resolution A/HRC/53/L.23 by the United Nations Human Rights Council. The article explores the tensions between protecting free speech and countering religious hatred, with a focus on the burning of religious texts as a form of expression. It highlights the concerns raised by Western countries regarding the potential impact on free speech while emphasising the need to address religious intolerance and violence.
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