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Reflecting on the journey towards equality

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On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we mark the International Decade for People of African Descent shedding light on the challenges faced by people of African descent and what is needed to achieve recognition, justice, and development.

A/HRC/31/58: Report on tackling the demand for the sexual exploitation of children

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Demand encompasses both the individual offenders who pay, financially or in kind, for sexual services involving children, and the social, cultural, gender and institutional constructs that create an environment in which the sexual exploitation of children is either ignored, tolerated or even accepted. Those who service the demand are intrinsically linked to the sexual exploitation of children and are thus included in the definition.

Sanitation acknowledged as human right

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More than 2.5 billion still lack access to adequate sanitation, leaving them vulnerable to a variety of challenges. Sanitation is now being recognized as a distinct human right.