Geneva: India’s deteriorating human rights situation, particularly concerning minorities and religious freedoms, has come under sharp scrutiny during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
According to Global Mirror, concerns were raised by UN officials, member states and international organisations over what was described as a worsening environment for human rights defenders and minority communities across India.
Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, highlighted the challenges faced by activists, noting that those working at the Archana Women’s Centre in Kerala deal with daily cases of gender-based violence. She underlined the risks faced by individuals documenting abuses, particularly women, amid increasing pressure.
According to Global Mirror, concerns were raised by UN officials, member states and international organisations over what was described as a worsening environment for human rights defenders and minority communities across India.
Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, highlighted the challenges faced by activists, noting that those working at the Archana Women’s Centre in Kerala deal with daily cases of gender-based violence. She underlined the risks faced by individuals documenting abuses, particularly women, amid increasing pressure.