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- 1Iran says US aviation sanctions endanger passenger safetyโ๐ข # US aviation sanctions directly threaten human # safety , # health , and lives: HCHR ๐ # tehran โ The High Council fo
The High Council for Human Rights of Iran, based in Tehran, says US sanctions on the country's aviation sector directly threaten human safety, health and lives. The council argues the sanctions are not merely economic measures but have humanitarian consequences, reportedly by restricting Iran's access to aircraft parts and safety equipment for its ageing commercial fleet.
- 2UN human rights body hears concerns over Tibetan childrenโUNHRC side event highlights human rights concerns over Tibetan children
A side event at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has drawn attention to the situation of Tibetan children, with speakers raising concerns about their rights and treatment. The session highlighted issues affecting Tibetan minors, and coverage of the event is being picked up by international news outlets, keeping Tibet's human rights situation on the diplomatic agenda.
- 3Civil society urges UN rights council to tackle racism in drug controlโผCivil society calls to confront systemic racism in drug control โ Dialogue with the EMLER at HRC63
Civil society organisations, led by the International Drug Policy Consortium, are calling on states to confront systemic racism in drug control during a dialogue with the UN Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (EMLER) at the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council. Advocates argue drug policies disproportionately harm racialised and marginalised communities and are pressing governments to reform enforcement and adopt rights-based approaches.