Monthly Archives: January 2013
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
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