ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):A Kashmiri delegation on Thursday organised a special exhibition on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), highlighting human rights violations and concerns over the preservation of Kashmiri cultural identity. According to the press release received here, the exhibition, held in Geneva during the Council’s September 7–October 7 session, used banners, posters and artwork to draw international attention to the …
Kashmiri delegation showcases rights concerns at UNHRC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):A Kashmiri delegation on Thursday organised a special exhibition on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), highlighting human rights violations and concerns over the preservation of Kashmiri cultural identity.
According to the press release received here, the exhibition, held in Geneva during the Council’s September 7–October 7 session, used banners, posters and artwork to draw international attention to the situation in Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir. The 63rd session is being held at the Palais des Nations.
The exhibition, according to the organisers, focused on the conditions of detained Kashmiri political leaders and alleged abuses faced by civilians, using visual material to present their account of the situation to the international community.
The delegation also established a tent and a dedicated stall showcasing Kashmiri handicrafts, traditional art and cultural products, with the stated aim of highlighting the region’s cultural heritage and identity.
Delegation representatives said the exhibition sought to underline a broader “cultural onslaught” alongside political and human rights concerns. They said preserving Kashmir’s traditional culture, heritage and identity remained an important part of their international advocacy.
The delegation urged the United Nations and international human rights organisations to pay greater attention to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and called for measures to protect what it described as the fundamental rights of Kashmiris, including their right to self-determination.
The exhibition was organised as the Kashmiri delegation continued its activities around the ongoing UN Human Rights Council session.
In recent days, Kashmiri representatives have also participated in HRC63-related discussions concerning children affected by conflict, women human rights defenders, environmental concerns and alleged surveillance practices in Jammu and Kashmir.
The organisers said the cultural display was intended to complement their human rights advocacy by bringing Kashmiri handicrafts, traditions and artistic expression before an international audience.
They called on the UN and relevant international mechanisms to examine their concerns and ensure that human rights, cultural identity and fundamental freedoms remain part of international discussions on Jammu and Kashmir.
