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A/HRC/49/54: Cultural rights: an empowering agenda - Report of the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights

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In her first report as newly appointed Special Rapporteur, Ms Alexandra Xanthaki presents an overview of her vision for the mandate. Building on the important work conducted by her predecessors, the Special Rapporteur recalls important aspects in the evolution of the nature and scope of cultural rights and reflects on the corresponding States’ obligations, highlights the positive nature of culture and the empowering force of cultural rights and identifies a preliminary list of issues she intends to address during her tenure.

A/HRC/49/70: Normative standards and obligations under international law in relation to the promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons - Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

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The present report, submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 48/3, provides an analytical overview of normative standards and obligations under international law in relation to the promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons.

A/HRC/49/47: Taking stock and identifying priority areas: a vision for the future work of the mandate holder – Report of the Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt

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in this report, her first to the HRC, the Independent Expert, establishes a preliminary work plan for her mandate, focusing on six priority areas: Fiscal legitimacy and human rights; Engaging the evolving nature and role of the State; Crises, natural emergencies and financial obligations; The environment, illicit financial flows, debt and financial transactions; Transparency of financial and tax information and digital systems; The global fiscal system and its implications for human rights.

Press briefing notes on Yemen: airstrikes

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Press briefing notes
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Amid Yemen’s escalating conflict, which saw deadly airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition on 21 January, there needs to be a transparent, independent and impartial investigation to ensure individual accountability for any breaches of international humanitarian law.

Young activist sets up bank to tackle poverty and environmental damage

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Stories
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José Quisocala poses with card from bank he established at age seven to help impoverished children. © José Quisocala
When José Quisocala noticed children in his native Peru living in poverty and environmental squalor, he opted to do something to help. At age seven he founded a bank that uses money raised from recycled waste collected by children to create accounts for customers to pay for things like food and school fees.