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Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Luxembourg on its Comprehensive Report, Ask about Incorporating Treaties in Domestic Law and Female Genital Mutilation
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The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of Luxembourg on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political...
Mauritius: UN expert applauds progress on sale and exploitation of children, challenges still remain
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PORT LOUIS (30 June 2022) – Tackling poverty, social exclusion and segregation of children in marginalised communities is key to preventing them from falling victim of sexual abuse and commercial...
Oral Update of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia to the UN Human Rights Council, Geneva
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Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, Observers, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to present this oral update in my capacity as Chairperson of the UN Commission of Human Rights Experts on...
A/HRC/51/13: Civil society space: COVID-19: the road to recovery and the essential role of civil society - Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
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In its resolution 47/3, the Human Rights Council requested the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to prepare a report, examining in detail the key challenges that civil society faced in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, both online and offline, and also examining best practices.
Statement to the media by the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia: delivered by Commission Chair Kaari Betty Murungi and Commission Member Steven Ratner, Geneva
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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the press. We value the opportunity to speak with you. I am joined by co-commissioner Steven Ratner. The Council President appointed the third member of the...
Activist accuses military of seeking to erase Myanmar’s Rohingyas
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A group of experts discussed the root causes of violations and abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar.
UN torture prevention body announces visits for 2023
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GENEVA (30 June 2022) — The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) confirmed its upcoming visits to Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador and Türkiye in the second half of this year, and...
Botswana: UN experts on arbitrary detention to conduct official visit
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GENEVA (30 June 2022) – The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will conduct an official visit to Botswana, from 4 to 15 July 2022, to assess the situation regarding deprivation of liberty in the...