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A/HRC/47/23: Central role of the State in responding to pandemics and other health emergencies, and the socioeconomic consequences thereof, in advancing sustainable development and the realization of all human rights Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

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The central role of the State during pandemics and other health emergencies is to mount a robust health response while upholding human rights.This involves respecting, protecting and fulfilling economic, social and cultural rights, paying particular attention to universal health coverage and universal social protection as fixed pillars in all response, preparedness and recovery efforts.At the same time, it also requires upholding civil and political rights such as the rights to participate in public affairs, freedom of expression and freedom of association.

Press briefing notes on Uganda

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Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Rupert Colville Location: Geneva Date: 7 May 2021 The decision this week by the Ugandan Parliament to pass a wide-ranging sexual offences...

Young people need their sexual and reproductive health and rights

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波比·斯坦伯雷站在瑞士日内瓦万国宫的一排国旗前。©Poppy Stanbury
Poppy Stanbury, Advocacy Coordinator at CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality, says that young people should be empowered to participate meaningfully in the decision-making processes that affect all aspects of their lives, including their sexual and reproductive health and rights.