India warns UN against politicising human rights
New York: India has cautioned against the politicization of human rights and urged for dialogue, capacity-building, and genuine partnerships during a debate on the Human Rights Council report at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a statement, India's First Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan emphasized the need for equal treatment of all human rights categories, enhanced international cooperation, and a balanced approach.
She highlighted that human rights should be advanced through dialogue, capacity-building, and partnerships, rather than through politicization, selectivity, or double standards. Mangalanandan made four observations on the Human Rights Council's functioning, including the importance of even-handedness, equal importance for all human rights categories, technical assistance on request, and the need for adequate funding for the human rights pillar.
She also expressed concern over the Council's increasing tendency to dictate reports to other bodies and urged for coordination between Geneva and New York.
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