UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Canada passes anti-organ trafficking bill and pro-Tibet motion
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Canada passes anti-organ trafficking bill and pro-Tibet motion

ByEyes on Trafficking News

MPs passed legislation Wednesday that would block foreigners from entering Canada if they were involved in organ trafficking – an accusation levelled at China by United Nations experts in 2021 – and adopted a motion urging Beijing to grant Tibet more autonomy. The measures, taken as the House of Commons wrapped up its last sitting…

In parting shot, UN Rights Chief accuses China of Uyghur rights abuses
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In parting shot, UN Rights Chief accuses China of Uyghur rights abuses

ByEyes on Trafficking News

With only 11 minutes to spare, outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, released her long-awaited damning report on the Uyghur Region. The bottom line? China has committed “serious human rights violations” which may amount to crimes against humanity. The Guardian reports that the Chinese government made attempts until the very last moments…

UN Rapporteur on slavery confirms Uyghur forced labor in China
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UN Rapporteur on slavery confirms Uyghur forced labor in China

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UN special rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata, reported to the Human Rights Council last Tuesday that sufficient evidence points to forced labor in the Uyghur Region of China. In particular, he highlighted that, “While these programmes may create employment opportunities for minorities and enhance their incomes, as claimed by the Government, the…