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  • Apr 06, 2024
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INDIA ABSTAINS FROM HRC VOTE ON GAZA CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION.

Why in the news ?

India abstains from HRC resolution on Gaza ceasefire, aligning with past stances, while supporting other resolutions condemning Israel.

About the India’s Position on HRC Resolution:

  • India abstained from a Human Rights Council (HRC) resolution urging an immediate Gaza ceasefire and implementing an arms embargo on Israel.
  • It aligned with past stances on HRC resolutions focusing on “accountability.”
  • However, India supported three other resolutions condemning Israel for human rights violations against Palestinians, its occupation of Syrian Golan, and advocating for Palestinian self-determination.
source:medium
About the Human Rights Council (HRC):

●   HRC is a UN body aiming to enhance human rights worldwide.

●   Created in 2006, it replaced the former UN Commission on Human Rights.

●   OHCHR in Geneva serves as its Secretariat.

Membership of the HRC:

●   Consists of 47 UN Member States elected by the UN General Assembly.

●   Selection criteria include states’ human rights contributions and voluntary pledges.

●   Members are chosen based on their commitment to promoting and protecting human right

Source:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-abstains-at-human-rights-council-on-vote-calling-ceasefire-in-gaza-and-for-arms-embargo-against-israel/article68033720.ece#:~:text=India%20on%20April%205%20abstained,47%2Dmember%20Human%20Rights%20Council