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India Completes UN Human Rights Review
- 20 Jul 2024
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Recently, India has successfully concluded its fourth periodic review by the UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in Geneva.
- The review highlighted India's dedication to engaging with international human rights standards and its readiness to tackle concerns while maintaining its efforts to protect and promote the human rights of its citizens.
- The Indian delegation, led by top legal and government officials, discussed anti-corruption, non-discrimination, women's and minority rights, counter-terrorism, privacy, and new criminal laws with the Committee.
UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC):
- It is the body of 18 independent experts, elected for a 4-year term that monitors implementation of the ICCPR by its States parties.
- It operates on a part-time schedule, convening 3 times a year in Geneva, Switzerland, or New York, US to make decisions during its sessions.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
- It is an international treaty that protects civil and political rights, including life, freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
- India joined in 1979 and has had three reviews, the last in 1997.
- The Human Rights Committee reviews each party every 4 years.
