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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights joins campaign against Cuba

Published on: July 17, 2021
00:25

Geneva, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Friday described as peaceful demonstrators those detained in Cuba for their participation in acts of vandalism.

EU takes legal action against Hungary, Poland over LGBT rights

Published on: July 15, 2021
10:03

Brussels, Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) executive stepped up its battle with Hungary and Poland over the rights of LGBTIQ people on Thursday, launching legal cases that could land the two eastern European member states in the bloc´s highest court.

Russia denounces Washington for violating Cuba’s human rights

Published on: July 10, 2021
09:26

Moscow, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Foreign Ministry has denounced the US blockade against Cuba as an example of human rights violations committed by Washington, the website of this ministry posted on Saturday.

Lebanese government defends Hezbollah

Published on: July 9, 2021
10:24

Beirut, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese government defended the military political organization of Hezbollah or Party of God, during a session of the UN Human Rights Council, according to reports released by local media on Friday.

Evo Morales criticizes opposition politicians

Published on: June 30, 2021
17:05

La Paz, (Prensa Latina) Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has slammed opposition politicians who seek support from foreign governments and highlighted the sovereign conduct of democracy in his country for having the support of most of the people.

Human Rights Commission demands to ratify protocol against torture

Published on: June 29, 2021
13:43

San Salvador, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The Government of El Salvador asked on Tuesday to ratify the Optional Protocol of the Convention against Torture, as a sign of commitment against the that violation of human rights.

Uruguayan orgs to campaign against bills on children’s rights

Published on: June 29, 2021
12:38

Montevideo, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan organizations and networks in defense of childhood on Tuesday organized a campaign against the government's bills on shared custody of children, which they consider ignore the principle of children's supreme interest.

Cuba calls to fight human rights politicization and selectivity

Published on: June 22, 2021
15:07

Geneva, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Permanent Representative at the UN-Geneva, Juan Antonio Quintanilla, on Tuesday called the Human Rights Council to dismiss politicization and selectivity when addressing this sensitive issue.

Bogota leader resigns due to human rights violations

Published on: June 22, 2021
11:24

Bogota, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Human Rights director at the Secretariat of the Government of Bogota, Andres Idarraga, on Tuesday resigned due to deep differences with authorities amid police violence against demonstrators.

WTO calls to lift commercial restrictions on medical supplies

Published on: June 14, 2021
14:34

Geneva, Jun 14 (Prensa latina) The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday urged to lift restrictions on medical supplies used against Covid-19 and indicated this is a trend in the wrong direction.

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