by Xinhua writers Wang Yanan, Ma Ruxuan GENEVA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) is notable for its emphasis on practical measures to support and advance development, rather than merely serving as a declaration, according to Carlos Correa, executive directo»»»

Geneva [Switzerland], September 10 (ANI): China faced renewed criticism at the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, with World Uyghur Congress Vice President Zumret Erkin warning that serious abuses against Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim communities in the Xinjiang Uyghu»»»

Morocco issued a strong and unequivocal call to the international community to protect and advance the gains achieved in women’s rights, amid mounting challenges and setbacks across several regions of the world. Speaking at the opening of the 11th edition of the Glion Human Rights Dialogue, Permane»»»

Experts from nongovernmental organizations voiced their strong opposition on Tuesday to the weaponization of human rights by some countries and called for better promotion of human rights protection by advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Christoph Stuckelberger, chairman of the Geneva»»»

GENEVA: World economic growth is forecast to decelerate to 2.4 per cent this year – marking recession in the global economy – from 3 per cent in 2022 as deepening inequalities, mounting debt and uneven post-COVID recovery take hold, the United Nations’ trade and development chief said on Wednesday.»»»

GENEVA, Nov 28, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - The United Nations on Monday urged China not to detain people simply for taking part in peaceful protests, as Beijing tried to curb a nationwide series of demonstrations. "We call on the authorities to respond to protests in line with international human rights laws»»»

GENEVA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. envoy to the United Nations Human Rights Council said on Thursday she was disappointed by its decision not to hold a debate on alleged Chinese rights abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang, but vowed to continue to seek justice and accountability. "No country should b»»»

Bangladesh has successfully deposited instruments of its accession to the Marrakesh Treaty of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to facilitate access to published works for the blind, visually impaired, or people with print disabilities. Ambassador and Permanent Representative of B»»»

A Chinese envoy to the United Nations has warned western nations and allies that Beijing is ready for a “fight” amid growing pressure for global action against Beijing over its human rights abuses in Xinjiang. The threat follows the release of a report by the UN office of the high commissioner for »»»

Beijing: China firmly opposes the release by the United Nations Human Rights Office of its “so-called Xinjiang-related assessment”, said China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva on Thursday. The report is based on the assumption of guilt, uses false information, and is a far»»»

TEHRAN (FNA)- The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)'s suspension of Russia's membership will set a dangerous precedent, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday. The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution suspending Russia's membership in the Geneva-based UNHRC over reports o»»»