Africa: When Rhetoric Fails Action - a Reflection On the Latest Human Rights Council Session: [Ghanaian Times] The lately concluded 58th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva has once again shone a spotlight on the complex and often contentious landscape of global human rights governance. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKccCR #HumanRights #GlobalGovernance #UNHumanRightsCouncil #Africa #HumanRightsDebate
UN Sounds Alarm Over Escalating Violence In DRC - Axadle | Stay Informed With Horn Of Africa Headlines

The United Nations warned Friday that the violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo could spiral further, threatening to destabilize the broader...

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We need every one of you as we take this case to International venues of justice, starting with a civilian report to the UN Human Rights Council naming US officials for their complicity in genocide in Palestine. We seek accountability in any and all international venues of justice. ⁠

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It’s been a little over a decade since #China launched its #BeltAndRoad Initiative, a global program to improve relations with #LatinAmerica and other developing regions through trillions of dollars in investment in #infrastructure and #EnergyProjects. But China hasn’t always carried out those projects in a responsible way, sparking outcry about their #EnvironmentalImpact and #HumanRightsViolations, especially against #IndigenousCommunities.

Recently, China was up for a #UniversalPeriodicReview with the #UNHumanRightsCouncil, in which other member countries analyzed its actions abroad and provided recommendations to improve. Some of the most popular concerns have been emblematic of the environmental and social conflicts affecting Latin America, including violence against activists, rushed impact studies and weak oversight of projects ranging from dams and highways to mines and bridges.

China accepted a record ten out of 11 recommendations, giving hope to some that the country will change how it handles future projects in the region.

“China’s recognition of these problems is a crucial step towards accountability and transparency,” Paulina Garzón, director of #LatinAmericaSustentable said in a statement.

https://news.mongabay.com/2024/08/china-accepts-u-n-recommendations-to-improve-environmental-conflicts-in-latin-america/

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China accepts U.N. recommendations to improve environmental conflicts in Latin America

It’s been a little over a decade since China launched its Belt and Road Initiative, a global program to improve relations with Latin America and other developing regions through trillions of dollars in investment in infrastructure and energy projects. But China hasn’t always carried out those projects in a responsible way, sparking outcry about their […]

Mongabay Environmental News
#UNHumanRightsCouncil has adopted a resolution urging Israel's accountability for potential #WarCrimes. 28 out of 47 members voted in favor of the resolution http://xhtxs.cn/Spa
UN Human Rights Council calls for accountability for possible war crimes by Israel

Middle East crisis live: UN rights body adopts resolution for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes in Gaza
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/apr/05/middle-east-crisis-live-us-welcomes-israeli-plan-to-reopen-erez-crossing-for-gaza-aid

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Middle East crisis live: World Central Kitchen says only ‘systemic change’ can stop military failures as IDF sacks officers over aid worker deaths

WCK says IDF deployed deadly force without regard to protocols in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers

the Guardian
Children in Gaza ‘paper thin’ due to malnutrition – as pressure grows for ceasefire deal

Aid workers on the ground say action is needed now, as Israel says UN demand for a truce has damaged negotiations

The Independent
Russia denied seat on UN’s Human Rights Council
Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Moscow's UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, accused the United States of leading a campaign to prevent their return to the council.
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Russia denied seat on UN’s Human Rights Council

Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Moscow's UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, accused the United States of leading a campaign to prevent their return to the council.

Global News
Russia denied seat on UN’s Human Rights Council
Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Moscow's UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, accused the United States of leading a campaign to prevent their return to the council.
#globalnews #World #Russia #UNHumanRightsCouncil #UnitedNations
https://globalnews.ca/news/10015219/russia-un-human-rights-council/
Russia denied seat on UN’s Human Rights Council

Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Moscow's UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, accused the United States of leading a campaign to prevent their return to the council.

Global News
Russia denied seat on UN’s Human Rights Council
Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Moscow's UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, accused the United States of leading a campaign to prevent their return to the council.
#globalnews #World #Russia #UNHumanRightsCouncil #UnitedNations
https://globalnews.ca/news/10015219/russia-un-human-rights-council/
Russia denied seat on UN’s Human Rights Council

Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Moscow's UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, accused the United States of leading a campaign to prevent their return to the council.

Global News