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“An important time in Myanmar’s history” – UN human rights expert visits
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30 January 2012 GENEVA – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tomás Ojea Quintana, will undertake a mission to Myanmar, from 31 January to 5 February, at...
‘A people driven constitution’ – building respect for human rights in Somalia
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In Somalia, the UN works to facilitate discussions between the authorities and civil society to ensure respect for human rights is a key feature of the new Constitution.
Why we must remember the Holocaust – Navi Pillay
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27 January 2012 Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust GENEVA – “On 27 January every year, we...
Combatting violence against women must be high on Italy’s national agenda – UN Independent Expert
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27 January 2012 ROME – Despite efforts to combat violence against women in Italy, the levels of such violence remain high and there is an urgent need to address the underlying structural causes of...
UN expert on right to housing to visit Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
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27 January 2012 GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Raquel Rolnik, will visit Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory from 29 January to 12 February 2012. Among...
Brazil: UN housing expert urges authorities to suspend Pinheirinho evictions and find durable solutions with residents
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27 January 2012 GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Raquel Rolnik, on Friday called on Brazilian authorities to find a peaceful and appropriate solution, including...
Côte d’Ivoire: UN expert urges creation of peaceful and secure space for political participation
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27 January 2012 GENEVA – Following violent clashes between supporters and opponents of the President of Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan last Saturday, the UN Independent Expert on the situation of human...
Human Rights concerns about armed brigades holding detainees in Libya
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Addressing the UN Security Council on the situation in Libya, Pillay warned that, “lack of oversight by the central authorities creates an environment conducive to torture and ill treatment.” She urged the Libyan ministry of justice and the prosecutor’s
Haiti / Human Rights: Mission by United Nations Independent Expert
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26 January 2012 GENEVA – The United Nations Independent Expert on the human rights situation in Haiti, Michel Forst, will visit Haiti from 31 January to 8 February 2012 to evaluate the human rights...