India abstains from HRC vote calling Gaza ceasefire
India abstains from HRC vote calling Gaza ceasefire
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La Excellence IAS Academy | April 6, 2024
Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: International Relations Topic: International institutions, agencies and fora, Issue: HRC Voting.
Context: India’s stance on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Demands of the Resolution: Top of Form
- Israel, the occupying Power, end its occupation of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.
- India abstained along with several other countries, including France, Japan, Netherlands, and Romania.
- Countries voting in favour included Bangladesh, Brazil, China, and others.
- The resolution condemned Israeli actions, including those potentially amounting to ethnic cleansing.
| UNHRC UN Human Rights Council
· Inter-governmental body within the UN, promoting global human rights. · Ensures universal respect for human rights, addressing violations. · Founded in 2006. · Investigates human rights breaches, tackles key issues like freedom of expression and minority rights. · Membership: 47 Member States elected by UN General Assembly, ensuring equitable geographical representation. |
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