Experts call for more funding for UN human rights system
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12: Experts and former diplomats have called for urgent and sustainable funding for the United Nations human rights system, warning that a lack of resources is weakening efforts to protect people in occupied territories and conflict-hit regions. Speaking at a seminar hosted by the World Muslim Congress on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the speakers said financial constraints were affecting the ability of the UN human rights mechanisms to monitor violations, document abuses and ensure accountability. The speakers expressed particular concern over the human rights situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir, saying theRead More
