UNHRC
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UNHRC lauds Iran's actions to enhance human rights
TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The UN Human Rights Council has praised Iran for enacting laws and policies to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities and for efforts taken to reduce poverty.
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Iran calls for more global aid for refugee assistance
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iran has called for more foreign aid to assist the country in handling its refugees’ affairs at a quadripartite meeting held in Geneva.
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FM spox:
Extension of mandate of UNHR special rapporteur ‘lacking legitimacy’
TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi showed harsh reaction to the approval of human rights resolution against the Islamic Republic of Iran and said, “renewal of mandate of special rapporteur of the United Nations Human Rights (UNHR) lacks authenticity and legitimacy.”
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UNHRC approves five resolutions on Palestine
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) - United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in its meeting held in Geneva on Friday approved five resolutions submitted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Palestine with a majority of votes.
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Araghchi en route to Geneva
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Deputy FM Mr. Abbas Araghchi will depart Tehran for Geneva on Tuesday evening to attend a session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
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By: Maryam Azish
Riyadh awarded UNHRC seat for bombing region
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Accused of treating foreign low-paid workers like slaves, treating women worse than animals, meddling in foreign election, supporting terrorism, plaguing by nepotism, bribery and a total lack of democracy, Saudi Arabia has recently managed to be reelected to represent the region on the UN Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) despite criticism from human rights organizations.