Human Rights Violations
The violation of civil and political rights occurs through acts such as genocide, torture, and arbitrary arrest. Instances of these transgressions frequently occur in periods of armed conflict, and when an infringement against human rights coincides with the breach of laws pertaining to warfare, it is sometimes referred to as a war crime.Human rights violations remain a significant global concern, and the role of Western countries and the United Nations (UN) in preventing such violations has been crucial. Western countries, often champions of democratic values and human rights, play a vital role in promoting awareness and advocating for human rights globally. They have actively engaged in various initiatives aimed at addressing human rights violations in different parts of the world.
These initiatives include diplomatic efforts, economic sanctions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at pressuring governments to adhere to human rights standards and principles. Western nations often use their influence to condemn human rights abuses and promote accountability for such violations through various international mechanisms, including the UN Human Rights Council, the International Criminal Court, and other multilateral platforms.
The UN, as a key international body, has consistently emphasized the importance of upholding human rights and has established several mechanisms to monitor and address violations. These mechanisms include the UN Human Rights Council, which investigates and monitors human rights abuses globally, and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, which provides support to countries in promoting and protecting human rights.
Additionally, the UN has introduced various treaties and conventions to safeguard human rights, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. These instruments serve as a framework for international cooperation and provide a basis for addressing human rights issues on a global scale.
Despite these efforts, human rights violations persist in different parts of the world, necessitating ongoing collaboration and commitment from the international community, including Western nations and the UN, to promote human rights awareness, advocate for accountability, and support measures aimed at preventing future violations.
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Incident of human right violations in Pakistan
(a) State officials used enforced disappearances to target human rights defenders, journalists, and critics of the authorities.(b) The authorities severely curtailed the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, harassing, arresting and detaining critics and political rivals as well as forcibly dispersing protests and assaulting journalists and others.
(c) The authorities further tightened control of the media. Media workers reported increased coercion, censorship and arrests of journalists.
(d) People are denied of religious freedom and sectarian fear prevail in the country.
(e) The Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill (2021) was not enacted by the National Assembly, despite being passed by the senate in 2021.
(f) Despite the Transgender Rights Act of 2018, transgender people continued to face violence and discrimination.
(g) In October the senate passed the Torture and Custodial Death Act. The Act will, for the first time, criminalize torture by a “public official or person working in an official capacity”.
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