At UNHRC meeting, India asks Canada to address hate crimes
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In a significant diplomatic move, India has spearheaded recommendations for Canada at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to bolster its legal framework to prevent attacks on worship places and address hate crimes more effectively. Addressing a UNHRC Review meeting, Indian diplomat KS Mohammed Hussain highlighted Canada's legislative actions like the National Housing Strategy Act and the Accessible Canada Act while discussing the issue. Besides India, diplomats from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka offered their insights and recommendations to Canada.