<p>In a key event held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on March 22, the National Equality Party Jammu Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and Ladakh (NEP-JKGBL) organised a side event aimed at spotlighting the challenges faced by minorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The panellists&nbsp;included Professor Nicolas Levrat, Konstantin Bogdanos, Tsenge Tsering, Humphrey Hawksley&nbsp;and Sajjad Raja, at an event which saw Joseph Chongsi as moderator.</p>

<p>Bogdanos, a Greek politician, stressed the criticality of raising awareness among politicians and citizens worldwide about the challenges confronting minorities, even in geographically distant regions.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pok-residents-seek-indias-help-raise-slogans-ask-modi-to-get-us-freed-from-pakistan-635006">PoK residents seek India's help, raise slogans 'Ask Modi to get us freed from Pakistan'</a></strong></p>

<p>He vehemently criticised Pakistan's policies, particularly regarding minority treatment and the militarisation of the region, drawing parallels from his own experiences in Northern Cyprus and emphasising the necessity of collective action.</p>

<p>He pointed to the "deliberate suppression of political discourse in the region" which is "alarming".</p>

<p>Tsenge Tsering, hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan, provided first-hand insights into the situation. Despite economic prosperity, the local populace grapples with poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and food security risks. Tsering decried the lack of constitutional rights and representation for the majority population in the territory.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;PoK: Massive protests in Muzzafarabad over rising electricity bills</strong></p>

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<p>Professor Levrat, the Special Rapporteur on minority issues advocated for equal treatment of all individuals based on their unique circumstances. He stressed the importance of engagement with NGOs and civil society to gain deeper insights and foster collaboration with governments.</p>

<p>Hawksley advocated for peaceful resistance against oppression and urged for the urgent development of these regions to avert catastrophe, drawing historical parallels with Taiwan's peaceful transformation into a prosperous democracy.</p>


In a key event held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on March 22, the National Equality Party Jammu Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and Ladakh (NEP-JKGBL) organised a side event aimed at spotlighting the challenges faced by minorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

In a key event held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on March 22, the National Equality Party Jammu Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and Ladakh (NEP-JKGBL) organised a side event aimed at spotlighting the challenges faced by minorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The panellists included Professor Nicolas Levrat, Konstantin Bogdanos, Tsenge Tsering, Humphrey Hawksley and Sajjad Raja, at an event which saw Joseph Chongsi as moderator. Bogdanos, a Greek politician, stressed the criticality of raising awareness among politicians and citizens worldwide about the challenges confronting minorities, even in geographically distant regions. Also read | PoK residents seek India's help, raise slogans 'Ask Modi to get us freed from Pakistan' He vehemently criticised Pakistan's policies, particularly regarding minority treatment and the militarisation of the region, drawing parallels from his own experiences in Northern Cyprus and emphasising the necessity of collective action. He pointed to the "deliberate suppression of political discourse in the region" which is "alarming". Tsenge Tsering, hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan, provided first-hand insights into the situation. Despite economic prosperity, the local populace grapples with poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and food security risks. Tsering decried the lack of constitutional rights and representation for the majority population in the territory. Also watch | PoK: Massive protests in Muzzafarabad over rising electricity bills × Professor Levrat, the Special Rapporteur on minority issues advocated for equal treatment of all individuals based on their unique circumstances. He stressed the importance of engagement with NGOs and civil society to gain deeper insights and foster collaboration with governments. Hawksley advocated for peaceful resistance against oppression and urged for the urgent development of these regions to avert catastrophe, drawing historical parallels with Taiwan's peaceful transformation into a prosperous democracy.

Geneva event highlights plight of minorities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir

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Geneva event highlights plight of minorities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir