Vietnam was among 25 countries to support a landmark United Nations resolution upholding the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The vote result for LGBT rights resolution On September 26 in Geneva, the United Nations Human Rights Council, approved a resolution condemning violence and discrimination against LGBT people. Russia and Indonesia were among the 14 countries to oppose it. The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) hailed the adoption of the resolution as “an important step toward progress for equality and human rights for LGBT individuals". In New York, Jessica Stern, executive director of IGLHRC, said that "The Human Rights Council has taken a fundamental step forward by reaffirming one of the United Nations' key principles - that everyone is equal in dignity and rights.” She added that "This resolution puts the UN on a trajectory to address the discrimination and violence LGBT persons suffer … [Read more...] about UN Human Rights Council passes LGBT resolution
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Vietnamese firms join Tamil Nadu food expo in India
The food and beverage expo also features nearly 200 Indian firms and representatives from 29 other nations. Several workshops on food, processed food and beverages and measures to boost the sector’s development have been held at the event, along with meetings between participating firms and state authorities. Vietnamese representatives in a joint photo at Vibrant Tamil Nadu 2018. Source: vietnam+ The Vietnamese enterprises discussed the possibility of signing some memoranda of understanding on cooperation in food production and processing and on investment in industrial zones with Indian partners. Bui Trung Thuong, Chief of the Vietnam Trade Office in India, briefed Indian partners on Vietnam-India economic and trade ties, the prospects of the Vietnamese food sector and opportunities for the two countries’ businesses. India ranks 27th among 126 countries and territories investing in Vietnam with nearly 200 projects worth about USD 875 million. Last year, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms join Tamil Nadu food expo in India
Pope urges respect for human rights on Sri Lanka trip
Pope Francis urged respect for human rights in Sri Lanka as he began a two-nation Asia tour on the island Tuesday, bearing a message of peace and reconciliation after a decades-long civil war. His visit, days after the surprise election of a new president, will focus on unity in a country struggling to heal the wounds of a 37-year conflict that pitted troops against Tamil separatists. The Argentine pope's second visit to Asia will also take in the Philippines, a bastion of Christianity in the region, where he is set to attract one of the biggest-ever gatherings for a head of the Catholic Church. But in mostly Buddhist Sri Lanka, which has seen a rise in religious violence in recent years, he will focus on the role of the Church in a diverse society. "The great work of rebuilding must embrace... promoting human dignity, respect for human rights, and the full inclusion of each member of society," the pope said on his arrival in a wind-swept Colombo. Human rights are a hugely … [Read more...] about Pope urges respect for human rights on Sri Lanka trip
UN human rights chief urges murder inquiry into Duterte’s killing claim
President Rodrigo Duterte claims he killed three people as mayor of Davao City and has commanded thousands of killings in his war on drugs. The United Nations human rights commission has urged the Philippines to launch murder investigations into President Rodrigo Duterte claims he killed three people as mayor of Davao City and all killings in his war on drugs. Since July when Duterte assumed the presidency, there had been 6,000 people killed in the government's war on drugs, about a third died in police anti-narcotics operations and the rest by motorcycle-riding masked men and vigilante groups. Duterte told a gathering of businessmen last week that as mayor of Davao City he "personally" killed criminals as he prowled the streets. He later admitted killing three men, who were involved in a kidnapping case, during a police gunfight in late 1980s. "The Philippines judicial authorities must demonstrate their commitment to upholding the law and their independence from the executive … [Read more...] about UN human rights chief urges murder inquiry into Duterte’s killing claim
The Human Rights Council UPR working group approves the Vietnam National Report
(VOVworld)- The 18th session of the Human Rights Council UPR working group on Friday approved the Vietnam National Report. Delegates praised Vietnam ’s cooperation, responsibility and efficiency in the report finalization. Speaking at the session, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc said Vietnam was appreciative of comments and recommendations by dialogue countries and emphasized the importance of the UPR in the review of member states’ human rights and to improve mutual understanding on the issue. He said Vietnam will analyze all inputs and advise member countries about its approval of the recommendation at the 26th session of the Human Rights Council this June. … [Read more...] about The Human Rights Council UPR working group approves the Vietnam National Report