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20 years working for human rights

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Two decades on from the World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna, the international community recalls it as a ‘milestone’ in the development of the global human rights movement.

Human rights in Africa: progress and challenges

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay highlights the progress and challenges faced in promoting human rights across Africa at Oxford University.

Entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Statement at a reception hosted by Mr. Luís Brites Pereira, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, by Ms. Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

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28 February, 2013 Excellencies, Distinguished delegates Ladies and gentlemen, I am particularly glad to address you today at this celebration of the tenth ratification of the Optional Protocol of the...

Stéphane Hessel – human rights champion dies at 95

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The Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva pauses and observes a minute’s silence for Stéphane Hessel, a man acknowledged as one of the world’s great proponents of human rights.