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Leprosy survivor, Rachna Kumari: “Every person has the right to live life with dignity”

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Stories

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24 Jul 2019

A new United Nations report looks at leprosy – a disease which historically has ostracised millions – and how stigma can ‘dehumanise’ those affected. Rachna Kumari, a survivor, is fighting against the pervasive stereotypes and bringing hope to others.

XVIIIth World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf

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Statements

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23 Jul 2019

Video Message from Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 22 July 2019 Thank you for this opportunity to send greetings to this World Congress on behalf of my Office, the Human...

10th International AIDS Society conference on HIV science

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21 Jul 2019

Video statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 21 July 2019 Greetings. First, I want to thank all of you for your work to halt the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Whether you work in a...

A/74/198: Report on policy coherence in government action to protect against business-related human rights abuses

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Thematic reports

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20 Jul 2019

Summary In the present report, the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises examines what policy coherence on business and human rights...

Expert meeting to discuss good practices, gaps and challenges in the application of a human rights-based approach to the implementation of policies and programmes to reduce preventable maternal mortality and morbidity in humanitarian settings - Summary report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Reports

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18 Jul 2019

Report on the rights of older persons with disabilities

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Thematic reports

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17 Jul 2019

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Catalina Devandas-Aguilar, examines the situation of older persons with disabilities, and provides guidance to States on how to promote, protect and ensure their human rights and fundamental freedoms, paying particular attention to the intersection between ageing and disability.

A/74/174: Report on a human rights-based approach to health workforce education

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Thematic reports

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16 Jul 2019

In this report, the Special Rapporteur focuses on the impact that human rights-based approaches to medical and other health education can make. He identifies features of current health education that limit the capacity of the health-care workforce to function effectively. He notes hurdles that prevent the health-care workers from carrying out their crucial role in promoting, respecting and fulfilling the right to physical and mental health.

A rights environment for the highest standard of mental health

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Stories

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05 Jul 2019

UN expert on the right to health, Dainius Pūras, says that good mental health must be defined by the creation of environments where people can live their lives in dignity in the equitable pursuit of their full potential.