Recommendations for the 50th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council
IDSN has issued the following recommendations for the consideration of UN member states at the 50th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council.
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Leave no-one behind: Addressing business-related human rights issues and exclusion of communities on the basis of caste and descent
IDSN and the UN OHCHR Minority section brought together an experts’ round table discussion to mark the 30th Anniversary of the UN Minority mandate. It was an incredibly rewarding two hours of discussion and […]
UN Expert on Extreme Poverty Presents his Visit Report to Nepal, highlighting his concerns about Dalits and their susceptibility to poverty
The UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty, Olivier de Schutter, presented to the Human Rights Council his visit report to Nepal, which took place from 29 November to 9 December 2021. His visit was […]
Recommendations for the 49th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council
In connection with their participation in the 49th Human Rights Council session, states are encouraged to consider the ongoing and systemic practice of discrimination based on work and descent, also known as caste-based discrimination, […]
Nepal: UN Poverty Expert says caste discrimination is “the single most important factor” explaining why Dalits are disproportionately affected by poverty
“Though banned, caste-based and ethnicity-based discrimination remain a reality in social life, and it is a major factor explaining the perpetuation of poverty,” De Schutter commented in the press release issued.
“Land issues remain unresolved, […]
Caste and human rights in supply chains raised at UN Forum
IDSN participated in the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights from 29 November – 1 December, learning and drawing attention to the urgent need to address caste discrimination and violence in global supply […]
UN slavery expert raises concern over caste discrimination in Sri Lanka
IDSN welcomes the attention to an often hidden issue in Sri Lanka.
In his end of mission press statement Mr. Obokata stated:
“I also wish to raise the issue of caste-based discrimination which reportedly persists in […]
Brief: Dalit women face violence and harassment in India’s garment industry – time to act
Brief and recommendations in relation to the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights – 29 November- 1 December
The rape and murder of a 20-year-old Dalit factory worker has attracted attention to poor working […]
IDSN participation at the 48th session of the Human Rights Council
On the 30 September, during the Interactive Dialogue with the HRC Advisory Committee, Pradip Pariyar, from IDSN member organisation Samata Foundation, highlighted the need for the UN system to keep engaged in eradicating caste-based […]
IDSN issues recommendations from the 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
IDSN has issued key recommendations to the UN member states for the 48th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council (13 September – 8October 2021) .
In connection with their participation in the HRC48 session, states […]