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Ten years after gaining independence, civilians in South Sudan still longing for sustainable peace, national cohesion, and accountability – UN experts note

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09 Jul 2021

Juba/Geneva (9 July 2021) – The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan extends its congratulations and best wishes to the people of South Sudan today on the 10th anniversary of the country’s...

Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of Georgia, Sao Tome and Principe, and Nauru

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09 Jul 2021

9 July 2021 The Human Rights Council this morning adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Georgia, Sao Tome and Principe, and Nauru. At the beginning of the meeting, Justin Viard, Permanent...

Human Rights Council Holds Separate Interactive Dialogues on the Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine and in the Central African Republic

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09 Jul 2021

9 July 2021 The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting held an interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Ukraine, followed by an...

Israeli Settlements Amount to a War Crime, Special Rapporteur Tells Human Rights Council

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09 Jul 2021

9 July 2021 The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with Michael Lynk, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by...

Pushbacks of migrants on land and at sea must end, says UN expert

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09 Jul 2021

In his latest report to the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants, Felipe González Morales said that States must put an end to pushback practices and ensure that current COVID-19 travel restrictions do not deny effective access to asylum and protection under international law.

UN Committee against Torture to review Belgium

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08 Jul 2021

GENEVA (8 July 2021) — The UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) will hold its upcoming session from 12 to 30 July 2021 during which it will review Belgium. The Committee, which has received the country...

Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of the Federated States of Micronesia, Lebanon, Mauritania, and Saint Kitts and Nevis

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08 Jul 2021

8 July 2021 The Human Rights Council this morning adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of the Federated States of Micronesia, Lebanon, Mauritania, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Speaking on the...

Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of Australia, Saint Lucia, and Nepal

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08 Jul 2021

8 July 2021 The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Australia, Saint Lucia, and Nepal. Speaking on the Universal Periodic Review outcome of...

Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of Oman, Austria, and Rwanda

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08 Jul 2021

8 July 2021 The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Oman, Austria, and Rwanda. Speaking on the Universal Periodic Review outcome of Oman were Nepal...

Quadrennial panel discussion on promoting human rights throught sport and the Olympic ideal

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07 Jul 2021

47th Session of the Human Rights Council Opening Statement by the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Nada Al-Nashif 7 July 2021 Excellencies, Distinguised panelists Ladies and Gentlemen...