Some comments particularly welcomed Vietnam's plan to develop a comprehensive plan to implement UPR recommendations and conduct a mid-term review, considering it a good example of promoting UPR recommendations. Many others appreciated Vietnam’s efforts in integrating the implementation of UPR recommendations with national development programs and plans, thereby ensuring that the UPR process brings about real effects. The constructive opinions and recommendations of other countries are a strong affirmation of the right direction of Vietnam in this work. … [Read more...] about Human right-related foreign affairs contributes to empowering Vietnam’s position in the world
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Requirements and orientations to ensure and promote human rights in the new situation
To change thinking, proactively promote, expand the scope, diversify forms and content, and enhance and improve the quality and efficiency of information and communication activities, especially information and external communication on Vietnam's human rights achievements; proactively and promptly fight against wrong, distorting and hostile allegations about the human rights situation in the country. … [Read more...] about Requirements and orientations to ensure and promote human rights in the new situation
U.S. knew of Indonesian anti-communist massacre as it unfolded
Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, still has periodic bouts of anti-communist hysteria. Last month, a meeting by human rights activists and victims of the anti-communist purge was shut down after Islamists and nationalists rioted outside the venue. … [Read more...] about U.S. knew of Indonesian anti-communist massacre as it unfolded
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon up 85 per cent in 2019
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday called on Bolsonaro to reverse his environmental policy, which the campaign group says has accelerated land clearing and encouraged attacks on forest defenders. — AFP … [Read more...] about Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon up 85 per cent in 2019
SARS-like virus spreads in China, nearly 140 new cases
Scientists with the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis at Imperial College in London warned in a paper published Friday that the number of cases in the city was likely to be closer to 1,700, much higher than the number officially identified. … [Read more...] about SARS-like virus spreads in China, nearly 140 new cases
