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- 1Human rights lawyer condemns world's silence on ethnic cleansing●🗨️ The world is Nazi, left and right, there's no other explanation for that, celebrating # ethniccleansing and airing sp
A human rights lawyer has accused governments across the political spectrum of complicity in ethnic cleansing and genocide, arguing there is no other explanation for the celebration of such acts and the platforming of speeches by wanted criminals. She questions how many states that signed the Rome Statute and the Geneva Conventions are actually upholding their obligations under international law.
- 2UN Women's Rights Committee Opens 93rd Session in Geneva▼Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Opens Ninety-Third Session in Geneva
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women has opened its ninety-third session in Geneva. The UN body monitors the implementation of the convention on women's rights by states parties. Its current session is expected to review reports from member states on their progress in eliminating discrimination against women.
- 3Sahrawi activist urges UN action on Western Sahara▼Elghalia Djimi calls on Human Rights Council to implement Durban decisions, respect Geneva Conventions in Western Sahara
Elghalia Djimi addressed the UN Human Rights Council, calling for the implementation of the Durban Declaration decisions and respect for the Geneva Conventions in Western Sahara. Her appeal puts the long-disputed territory back on the council's agenda, pressing international bodies to enforce human rights obligations in the occupied territories.