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Mandela: an exemplary citizen with a steadfast belief in human rights
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The UN Human Rights Council reflects on the protection and promotion of human rights through the values of reconciliation, peace, freedom and racial equality as espoused by Nelson Mandela.
Prevention of torture: UN human rights body presents confidential preliminary observations after its first regular visit to Kyrgyzstan
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Bishkek, 28 September 2012 – The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) presented today its confidential preliminary observations to the Kyrgyz authorities, in conclusion of its...
Eradication of extreme poverty, a global legal obligation – UN expert tells world governments
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GENEVA (28 September 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty, Magdalena Sepúlveda, urged States to embrace and use a long-anticipated set of guidelines* on extreme poverty and...
Human Rights Council extends the mandates of the Commission of Inquiry on Syria and the Independent Expert on Sudan
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MORNING 28 September 2012 Adopts Texts on the Human Rights of Older Persons and Indigenous Peoples and on the Situation in Mali and in South Sudan The Human Rights Council this morning adopted six...
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, upon concluding his visit to Namibia from 20-28 September 2012
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28 September 2012 “In my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, I am today concluding my official visit to Namibia to examine the situation of minority...
Namibia: UN expert calls for greater inclusion of indigenous peoples at all levels
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GENEVA (28 September 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, said today that indigenous communities in Namibia are demanding greater inclusion...
California: New law on the human right to water and sanitation sets “inspiring example for others” – UN expert
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GENEVA (28 September 2012) – The Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, Catarina de Albuquerque, welcomed the adoption of a new law in the State of California...
Committee on the Rights of the Child holds Day of General Discussion on children and international migration
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28 September 2012 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today held its annual Day of General Discussion with regard to the rights of children in the context of international migration. It held a...
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities concludes eighth session
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ROUNDUP 28 September 2012 Adopts Concluding Observations on Reports of Argentina, China and Hungary The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its eighth session, issuing...