The members of European Parliament, senators, and human rights activists raised concerns over the human rights violations in South Asia, especially in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
This was during a side event
organised by International Support for Human Rights in collaboration with Italia Che Cambia, at the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
ANI quoted leader of the Christian Conservative Party in Norway, Erik Selle, who said: “I grew up in Bangladesh, I love that country, but I am devastated and heartbroken by what has happened in the last year. There is also a geopolitical aspect in Bangladesh with the caretaker government now, but my plea to Mohammad Yunus is to get control of the country and protect it from extremists.”
He further said: “I worked in Bangladesh on projects aimed at empowering women in rural areas. When women’s rights are strengthened and opportunities are created for them to earn and contribute to the family, it lifts families out of poverty. We must stop extremism and work for the welfare of women.”
He also highlighted concerns over the targeting of religious minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus and Christians, and said that women in Pakistan – particularly in Balochistan – were suffering without adequate response from the United Nations.
ANI reported that the side event concluded with calls for the international community to increase pressure on both Pakistan and Bangladesh to ensure protection of women, children, and minority communities.
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