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Monthly Archives: January 2013

UN told of UAE’s progress on enhancing human rights

UN told of UAE’s progress on enhancing human rights

Jan 29, 2013 Geneva: The UAE has taken giant strides toward improving human rights in the past four years and the Government will continue to be transparent in its efforts,… Read more »

Domestic workers deserve a better deal

Domestic workers deserve a better deal

15 January 2013 The International Labour Organization (ILO) GENEVA (ILO News) – They are often called the hidden work force. But their numbers are huge: in Asia, more than 21… Read more »

And again, same old promises

And again, same old promises

KOCHI: The 11th edition of the three-day annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the NRI conclave, concluded here on Wednesday yielding tangibly very little other than providing opportunities for celebrating and networking…. Read more »

Mohammed tells legal fraternity to respect human dignity

Mohammed tells legal fraternity to respect human dignity

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has urged judges and prosecutors to administer justice with integrity and… Read more »

Need for establishing a viable Indo-Gulf Reparation Mechanism

Need for establishing a viable Indo-Gulf Reparation Mechanism

(05 Jan, 2013 Kochi – Official press release, Overseas Indians’ Legal Cell) The mandate of UN General Assembly adoption of resolution reads as follows:- “States shall, with respect to claims… Read more »

UN human rights chief calls for profound change in India in wake of gang-rape tragedy

UN human rights chief calls for profound change in India in wake of gang-rape tragedy

31 December 2012 – Expressing deep sadness at the death of a 23-year-old woman whose gang-rape in India has sparked nationwide protests there, the top United Nations human rights official… Read more »