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Newly elected conservative government of New Zealand prompts indigenous backlash
2023 | December 05
The Maori Party condemns proposed legislation of PM Luxon, stating his policies would take New Zealand “back to the 1800s.”
Newly elected conservative government of New Zealand prompts indigenous backlash
2023 UN Forum on Minority Issues Held
2023 | December 01
The 16th annual session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues concluded in Geneva.
2023 UN Forum on Minority Issues Held
Apply for the 2024 UN OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Program!
2023 | November 23
Applications are now being accepted for the UN training program for human rights defenders belonging to national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities.
Apply for the 2024 UN OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Program!
Taiwan’s indigenous population helps its diplomacy in the region
2023 | November 20
Taiwan’s indigenous population helps the government’s foreign policy by fostering cultural ties across the pacific and countering Chinese attempts to isolate the island.
Taiwan’s indigenous population helps its diplomacy in the region
UN Expert Urges Urgent Action on Systemic Racism in the U.S.
2023 | November 14
UN Expert calls for urgent measures in the U.S. to combat entrenched systemic racism, citing shocking manifestations in every state and warning of a rising risk of hate crimes in the current polarized climate.
UN Expert Urges Urgent Action on Systemic Racism in the U.S.
UN Experts Condemn Arbitrary Detention and Harassment of Uzbek Minority Rights Defender
2023 | November 09
United Nations (UN) experts express grave concern over the arbitrary detention and mistreatment of Uzbek human and minority rights defender Dauletmurat Tajimuratov. Tajimuratov's 16-year sentence on multiple charges, including conspiracy and mass riots, has been upheld, prompting international alarm over human rights violations in Uzbekistan.
UN Experts Condemn Arbitrary Detention and Harassment of Uzbek Minority Rights Defender
European Commission condemns surge in antisemitic incidents across Europe
2023 | November 06
The European Commission issued a statement condemning the rise in antisemitic incidents across the EU stating, “European Jews today are again living in fear.”
European Commission condemns surge in antisemitic incidents across Europe
UN expert warns that the international community and UN must focus on minorities to address global crises and conflicts
2023 | October 31
The UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues stated that minority rights have been backsliding worldwide in the face of increasing discrimination, intolerance and xenophobia. He calls on the UN to end the “inaction and negligence.”
UN expert warns that the international community and UN must focus on minorities to address global crises and conflicts
OSCE commemorate 30th anniversary of High Commissioner on National Minorities
2023 | October 25
The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities published a report on minorities within OSCE countries and celebrates the 30th anniversary since the creation of the position.
OSCE commemorate 30th anniversary of High Commissioner on National Minorities
UN Expert: Sweden must strengthen communication with faith communities to fight religious intolerance.
2023 | October 23
UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief calls on Sweden to strengthen engagement with faith communities to combat religious-based discrimination.
UN Expert: Sweden must strengthen communication with faith communities to fight religious intolerance.