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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
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
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
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
(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
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
On International Migrants Day, human rights experts call for end to criminalization of irregular migration
18 December 2012 – On International Migrants Day, United Nations independent experts have joined forces with regional counterparts to highlight the human rights of migrants, while expressing renewed concerns over… Read more
General Assembly grants Palestine non-member observer State status at UN
29 November 2012 – The General Assembly today voted to grant Palestine non-member observer State status at the United Nations, while expressing the urgent need for the resumption of negotiations… Read more
UAE wins seat on U.N. Human Rights Council – ‘Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise’
On 12 November, 2012 the General Assembly elected the UAE to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council for a period of three years beginning on 1 January 2013…. Read more
Maid tortured to death with scalding water, Abu Dhabi court told
ABU DHABI // A woman tortured her maid to death by tying her up with electrical wire and pouring boiling water over her, a court was told yesterday. A S, an… Read more
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