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UN Expert: Respect for human rights, confidence in security sector and consolidation of peace necessary for durable solutions for IDPs in Côte d’Ivoire
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ABIDJAN (31 July 2012) – “There is a need to address the continued human rights, assistance and protection needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Côte d’Ivoire, many of whom still lack...
Côte d'Ivoire – Durable, human rights-based solutions and security essential to resolve internal displacement – UN expert
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ABIDJAN/GENEVA (31 July 2012) – Internally displaced people in Côte d’Ivoire need durable solutions, including livelihood opportunities and confidence in their security, in order to be able to...
Supporting women human rights defenders
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“Although much progress has been made in realizing women’s rights, we must acknowledge that we still live in a world where women face serious inequalities in all spheres of life—at home, at work, in communities and in politics,”.
UN expert calls for immediate halt to executions and surrounding secrecy in Iraq
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GENEVA (27 July 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on arbitrary executions, Christof Heyns, on Friday raised alarm about the reported announcement by the Ministry of Interior that the Court...
Press briefing note on Syria, Myanmar and Venezuela
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Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights : Rupert Colville Date : 27 July 2012 Location : Geneva (1) Syria and Myanmar The spokesperson drew attention to two press releases quoting...
“Time is ripe for a robust international legal framework to limit and regulate the arms trade” – UN Expert
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GENEVA (27 July 2012) – States that are currently negotiating the first legally-binding Arms Trade Treaty must make the most of this opportunity to limit and regulate the arms trade in a way that...
Human Rights Committee concludes one hundred and fifth session
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ROUNDUP 27 July 2012 Adopts Concluding Observations and Recommendations on the Reports of Armenia, Iceland, Kenya, Lithuania and Maldives The Human Rights Committee concluded this afternoon its one...
Pillay warns of consequences under international law as Syria conflict escalates
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GENEVA (27 July 2012) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Friday expressed deep alarm at the increased threat to civilians in Syria as the conflict and violence escalates across...