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Human Rights 75 - Count down to December 10

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27 Sep 2023

We are on a 75 day countdown to Human Rights Day. On 10 December, every year we mark the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, it is a milestone.

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Azerbaijan / Armenia - Comment by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk

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Statements and speeches

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26 Sep 2023

I am following with concern the evolving and fragile humanitarian situation. It is important that the rights of the ethnic Armenian population on the ground are safeguarded and all actions rooted in...

In Paraguay, social security creates safety net and builds rights for all

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Stories

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26 Sep 2023

Social security contributes to eradicating poverty and promoting social inclusion. In Paraguay, UN Human Rights is supporting efforts to build a social protection system that integrates human rights and leaves no one behind.

Ukraine: civilian casualty update 24 September 2023

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News

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26 Sep 2023

Date: 25 September 2023 1 Civilian casualties from 1 to 24 September 2023 From 1 to 24 September 2023, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recorded 554 civilian casualties in...

Myanmar: Türk calls for new thinking to end “unspeakable tragedy”

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Statements and speeches

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26 Sep 2023

Mr. Vice-President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Each day, the people of Myanmar are enduring horrifying attacks, flagrant human rights violations and the crumbling of their livelihoods and...

Brazil: Supreme court ruling in favour of ancestral land rights

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Press briefing notes

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26 Sep 2023

A recent Brazilian Supreme Court ruling in favour of a case brought by Indigenous Peoples to reject time restrictions on claiming rights to their ancestral land is very encouraging. The landmark...

Strong youth participation is key to protecting planet and rights, Türk says

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Statements and speeches

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26 Sep 2023

Panel on youth and human rights: “Youth engagement in climate change and global environmental decision-making processes” Mr Vice-President, Excellencies, Distinguished panellists, Thank you, Mr Vice...

Gender parity

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Statements and speeches

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25 Sep 2023

Thank you, Madam Vice-President, Good morning distinguished panellists, Your Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, The equal representation and participation of women in public and political life is a...

Invest in social protections and sound development, Türk urges States

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Statements and speeches

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25 Sep 2023

Excellencies, Colleagues and Friends, We’re often told that that setting up effective social protections – or upholding people’s right to development – is costly. But these are not costs. They are...

Statement on the situation of human rights in Belarus

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Statements and speeches

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22 Sep 2023

Mr. President Excellencies Dear Colleagues, I welcome the opportunity to address the Council and provide an update on the human rights situation in Belarus, in accordance with Resolution 52/29. Three...