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Reflecting on the journey towards equality

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Stories
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On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we mark the International Decade for People of African Descent shedding light on the challenges faced by people of African descent and what is needed to achieve recognition, justice, and development.

A/HRC/49/54: Cultural rights: an empowering agenda - Report of the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights

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Thematic reports
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In her first report as newly appointed Special Rapporteur, Ms Alexandra Xanthaki presents an overview of her vision for the mandate. Building on the important work conducted by her predecessors, the Special Rapporteur recalls important aspects in the evolution of the nature and scope of cultural rights and reflects on the corresponding States’ obligations, highlights the positive nature of culture and the empowering force of cultural rights and identifies a preliminary list of issues she intends to address during her tenure.

A/HRC/49/70: Normative standards and obligations under international law in relation to the promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons - Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Thematic reports
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The present report, submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 48/3, provides an analytical overview of normative standards and obligations under international law in relation to the promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons.

A/HRC/49/47: Taking stock and identifying priority areas: a vision for the future work of the mandate holder – Report of the Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt

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Thematic reports
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in this report, her first to the HRC, the Independent Expert, establishes a preliminary work plan for her mandate, focusing on six priority areas: Fiscal legitimacy and human rights; Engaging the evolving nature and role of the State; Crises, natural emergencies and financial obligations; The environment, illicit financial flows, debt and financial transactions; Transparency of financial and tax information and digital systems; The global fiscal system and its implications for human rights.