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World Justice Forum 2022 - Video statement by Michelle Bachelet

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31 May 2022

Distinguished speakers, Colleagues, Thank you to the World Justice Project for convening this important Forum. It is a pleasure to participate. Building more just communities – the theme of this...

HC: "We cannot sit by and continue to watch history repeat itself"

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25 May 2022

People gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC in support of racial justice © EPA/OLIVIER DOULIERY

"I urge States to reimagine and reform their policing and criminal justice systems, placing human rights at the centre of these efforts," said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet. She made her comments at a panel discussion on racial discrimination in the criminal justice system.

“Addressing and Responding to Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System”

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18 May 2022

Video statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Excellencies, Distinguished colleagues, Thank you for the opportunity to participate in today’s event. Fair trial. Equal...

Ecuador: Non-recognition of indigenous marriage discriminated against former presidential candidate, UN committee finds

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Press releases

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17 May 2022

GENEVA (17 May 2022) – Ecuador discriminated against indigenous rights activist, Yaku Pérez Guartambel, by refusing to recognise his marriage officiated by traditional indigenous authorities, the...

Inter-religious clashes in Ethiopia

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Statements

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07 May 2022

I am deeply distressed by the recent violent clashes between Muslims and Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia in which at least 30 people were reportedly killed and more than 100 others injured. The inter...

State of Palestine against Israel: Conciliation Commission holds first in-person meeting

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06 May 2022

GENEVA (6 May 2022) — The UN Conciliation Commission on State of Palestine vs. Israel, which will offer its good offices to the parties with a view to resolving the dispute over allegations of racial...

Commission on Human Rights approves measures on promotion and protection of human rights, other issues

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24 Apr 2003

Commission on Human Rights 59th session 24 April 2003 Afternoon Decides to Extend the Mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Human Rights Defenders The Commission on Human...

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS ADOPTS 10 RESOLUTIONS ON RACISM, CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS

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Press releases

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23 Apr 2003

Commission on Human Rights 59th session 23 April 2003 Morning Commission Extends Mandate of Working Group on Arbitrary Detention for Three Years The Commission on Human Rights this morning adopted 10...

COMMISION ON HUMAN RIGHTS ADOPTS MEASURES ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMEN, "SPECIFIC GROUPS"

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23 Apr 2003

Commission on Human Rights 59th session 23 April 2003 Afternoon Extends the Mandates of the Special Rapporteurs on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Violence against Women The Commission on...

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS ON SELF-DETERMINATION, DEFAMATION OF RELIGION

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14 Apr 2003

Commission on Human Rights 59th session 14 April 2003 Afternoon Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Speaks; Debate Begins on Remaining Agenda Items The Commission on Human Rights adopted...