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Small arms: A disproportionate impact on women

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Arms control is a human rights issue as small arms proliferation inhibits development and humanitarian efforts, says Dr. Anna Alvazzi del Frate, Research director of the NGO Small Arms Survey. Alvazzi says information is key to helping to prevent this violence.

Statement by the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children for the Interactive discussion to launch the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2014

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Vienna, 24 November 2014 Executive Director, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to sincerely thank the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for this opportunity to...

Opening remarks by Ms. Flavia Pansieri, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, at the Expert Consultation on the administration of justice through military tribunals and role of the integral judicial system in combating human rights violations

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24 November 2014 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish you a warm welcome to this expert consultation on the administration of justice through military tribunals and the role of the integral...

Forced and early marriage: the story of Maysoun, a child bride

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Maysoun was forced to marry at the age of 15. She was exploited, abused and when she fell ill, her husband left her. Although deeply traumatized by her experiences, Maysoun eventually recovered with the specialized assistance provided by a local non-governmental organization financially supported by the UN Slavery Fund and was able to restart her life.