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Defender of migrants rights returns to Mexico amidst heightened security measures
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Migrants transiting through Mexico have regained one of their staunchest defenders, Father Alejandro Solalinde, who, after leaving Mexico, has returned safely to the migrant shelter he has run for several years.
Statement by Mr. Bacre Waly Ndiaye, Director of the Human Rights Council and Special Procedures Division to the 9th session of the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
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6 August 2012 President of the Human Rights Council, Chairperson, Distinguished members of the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to...
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Human Rights Council Advisory Committee Opens Ninth Session
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MORNING 6 August 2012 The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee this morning opened its ninth session, hearing statements from the President of the Human Rights Council and the Director of the Human...
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination opens eighty-first session
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Hears Opening Statement by the Director of the Human Rights Treaties Division 6 August 2012 The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this morning opened its eighty-first session...
Opening Address by Mr. Ibrahim Salama Director of the Human Rights Treaties Division for the 81st Session of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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6 August 2012 Distinguished Chairperson, Distinguished members, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be with you this morning to open the 81st session of the Committee on the...
UN expert seeks protection for journalists in Honduras
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GENEVA (6 August 2012) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Frank La Rue, will undertake an official visit to Honduras from 7 to 14 August 2012 at...
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar
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4 August 2012 I have just concluded my six-day mission to Myanmar - my sixth visit to the country since I was appointed Special Rapporteur in March 2008. I would like to express my appreciation to the...
Myanmar: Considerable achievements but serious human rights challenges remain – UN Expert
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YANGON/GENEVA (4 August 2012) – Despite wide-ranging positive developments, Myanmar continues to grapple with serious human rights challenges which, as recent events in Rakhine state demonstrated...