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Conmemoración en Memoria de las Víctimas del Holocausto

Un sobreviviente del Holocausto enciende una antorcha junto a un pariente. © EPA / Atef Safadi

Al tiempo que honramos a las víctimas del Holocausto, debemos reconocer la necesidad de prevenir hoy la repetición del antisemitismo y de todas las modalidades de odio y discriminación racial o religiosa.
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El veredicto del caso Askarov en Kirguistán es ‘muy inquietante

Azimjan Askarov tras las rejas, en la Corte Regional de Chui, el 24 de enero de 2017.

La decisión de un tribunal de Kirguistán de confirmar la pena de cadena perpetua impuesta al periodista y activista político Azimjan Askarov pone de manifiesto las graves deficiencias del sistema judicial de ese país, afirma Zeid.
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El EIIL ‘ataca deliberadamente’ a civiles en el este de Mosul

Un iraquí que resultó herido en un ataque de mortero, presuntamente realizado por combatientes del EIIL. © Créditos: EPA/Ahmed Jalil

El Estado Islámico de Iraq y el Levante (EIIL) sigue atacando a civiles en las zonas de Mosul que han sido reconquistadas por las fuerzas iraquíes, mediante bombardeos de artillería y explosivos improvisados, y según se informa dispara contra quienes tratan de huir de las áreas que todavía están bajo su control.
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De víctima a vencedor: la historia de Souleymane Guengueng

Souleymane Guengueng recibe el Premio Bellevue Cornerstone de 2016 en la gala benéfica anual del Programa para supervivientes de la tortura. © Créditos: Bellevue/ NYU- PST

Souleymane Guengueng es una de las víctimas de la tortura que ha exigido justicia por las atrocidades que padeció en el Chad, bajo la dictadura de Hissène Habré.
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En el Día de los Derechos Humanos se inicia la campaña mundial “Defiende hoy los derechos de los demás”

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“Defiende hoy los derechos de los demás” se titula la nueva campaña mundial que se propone alentar, amplificar y apoyar las acciones que la gente realiza en la vida cotidiana para defender los derechos humanos. La campaña promueve el activismo en pro de mayor libertad, un respeto más sólido y más compasión.
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NOTICIAS

Civilian targeting in Yemen Extremely worrying reports suggest that civilians and civilian objects have been trapped and targeted, in violation of international law, in the southwestern port of Al Mokha in Taizz Governorate in Yemen.
Afghanistan casualties A new UN report reveals the highest ever number of civilian casualties in a single year, including record figures for children killed and injured in 2016 in Afghanistan.
Briefing notes: Yemen, Iran Fears for civilians in Yemen, reportedly targeted and trapped by fighting in Al Mokha. Iran is urged to end the execution of juveniles, as we welcome reports that some sentences have been suspended or commuted.
New report on Myanmar Gang-rapes, killings – including babies and young children, brutal beatings, massive destruction and other serious human rights violations by Myanmar’s security forces in northern Rakhine State.
Rights & counter-terrorism “The fight against extremism and terrorism in Tunisia should be grounded in human rights to serve as a model for the region” - UN expert Ben Emmerson.
Briefing notes: Myanmar and Ukraine New UN report on human rights violations in Rakhine State. OHCHR concerned about situation of civilians in eastern Ukraine following escalation in fighting.
Child rights UN experts issue their findings on how these countries - Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Estonia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Serbia, Georgia and Malawi - are tackling child rights.
Central African Republic UN expert Marie-Thérèse Keita-Bocoum urges all actors in the Central African Republic to seize the historic opportunity for justice, development and reconciliation.
Violence against women “Australia is no exception” – UN expert Dubravka Šimonović to assess the overall situation of violence against women in the country (13-27 February).
Unsupported allegation We strongly reject the totally unsupported allegation by the Government Accountability Project and the Inner City Press blog that it endangered four Chinese human rights defenders who attended the Human Rights Council in 2013.
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Civilian targeting in Yemen Extremely worrying reports suggest that civilians and civilian objects have been trapped and targeted, in violation of international law, in the southwestern port of Al Mokha in Taizz Governorate in Yemen.
Afghanistan casualties A new UN report reveals the highest ever number of civilian casualties in a single year, including record figures for children killed and injured in 2016 in Afghanistan.
Briefing notes: Yemen, Iran Fears for civilians in Yemen, reportedly targeted and trapped by fighting in Al Mokha. Iran is urged to end the execution of juveniles, as we welcome reports that some sentences have been suspended or commuted.
New report on Myanmar Gang-rapes, killings – including babies and young children, brutal beatings, massive destruction and other serious human rights violations by Myanmar’s security forces in northern Rakhine State.
Briefing notes: Myanmar and Ukraine New UN report on human rights violations in Rakhine State. OHCHR concerned about situation of civilians in eastern Ukraine following escalation in fighting.
Conmemoración en Memoria de las Víctimas del Holocausto Alto Comisionado de Zeid reflexiona sobre los horrores a Qui intolerancia, el racismo y la discriminación conducen en última instancia, en el Día Internacional de Conmemoración en memoria de las víctimas del Holocausto.
Visit to Oman, Kuwait High Commissioner Zeid is visiting Oman and Kuwait from 4 to 8 February for high-level meetings.
Malta summit: Migrants Zeid welcomes continuing EU efforts to save the lives of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean, as he urges States to abide by the principle of non-refoulement.
DRC / Growing instability Accountability for killings of protesters is vital, says the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein as DRC crisis continues.
Briefing: Iran, Bahrain We urge the Iranian authorities not to execute Sajad Sanjari, a juvenile when he was sentenced to death in 2012. W urge Bahrain to impose a moratorium on the use of the death penalty after the execution by firing squad of three men in Bahrain on Sunday.
Impunidad en Sudán del Sur Un informe de las Naciones Unidas expone en detalle graves transgresiones de derechos humanos, entre las que figuran asesinatos y violaciones colectivas, perpetradas en Juba en julio de 2016. Seis meses después, persiste la impunidad generalizada y no cesan los abusos.
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Rights & counter-terrorism “The fight against extremism and terrorism in Tunisia should be grounded in human rights to serve as a model for the region” - UN expert Ben Emmerson.
Violence against women “Australia is no exception” – UN expert Dubravka Šimonović to assess the overall situation of violence against women in the country (13-27 February).
Central African Republic UN expert Marie-Thérèse Keita-Bocoum urges all actors in the Central African Republic to seize the historic opportunity for justice, development and reconciliation.
Mission to Sudan Independent Expert Aristide Nononsi will visit Sudan to follow up on the recommendations made by the UN human rights system (10 to 22 February).
Thailand / Lèse-majesté UN expert on freedom of expression David Kaye urges the authorities to stop using lèse-majesté provisions as a political tool to stifle critical speech.
Repression in Burundi A group of United Nations human rights experts raises alarm at growing repression of civil society organizations and human rights defenders in Burundi.
Israel / Settlements “Stop illegal settlements in the West Bank” – UN expert Michael Lynk urges the UN Security Council to ensure Israeli compliance with resolution 2334.
Malta Summit UN rights expert François Crépeau raises alarm about the European Commission’s plans to reduce the flow of migrants from the Libyan coast to Italy.
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HRC reaffirms mandate of Commission on South Sudan The Council concluded its special session by reaffirming the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
HRC condemns violations in South Sudan The Council concluded its special session on South Sudan after adopting a resolution in which it condemned the ongoing violations and abuses.
HRC opens special session on South Sudan The Council this morning opened its 26th special session to discuss the situation of human rights in South Sudan.
HRC Special Session on South Sudan The Council will hold a Special Session on the human rights situation in South Sudan on Wednesday, 14 December 2016
HRC elects new President and vice-Presidents for 2017 The Council elected its new bureau for 2017 at an organizational meeting, appointing Ambassador Joaquín Alexander Maza Martelli of El Salvador as 2017 President. 
Rape in South Sudan Sexual violence has reached epic proportions and requires the urgent attention of the world, said the UN independent Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan after a visit during which they met women survivors.
South Sudan The world’s youngest country, South Sudan, is on the brink of catastrophe, said the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan at the end of a ten-day visit, urging the international community to prevent ethnic cleansing.
Eritrea and ICC UN Commission of Inquiry recommends that the situation in Eritrea be referred to the International Criminal Court, reporting numerous human rights violations including enslavement, imprisonment and torture.
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Jordan review Jordan’s record on women’s rights will be examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on 16 February.
Ireland review Ireland’s record on women’s rights will be examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on 15 February.
Child rights UN experts issue their findings on how these countries - Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Estonia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Serbia, Georgia and Malawi - are tackling child rights.
Ukraine review Ukraine’s record on women’s rights will be reviewed by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on 14 February.
Women's rights record UN women’s rights committee meets in Geneva 13 February - 3 March to review Ukraine, Ireland, Jordan, El Salvador, Germany, Sri Lanka, Rwanda and Micronesia
Niger: Torture prevention Niger has made progress in preventing torture but the challenge of establishing a National Preventive Mechanism remains - UN experts .
Urgent appeal to Iran UN rights experts urge Iran to halt the imminent execution of juvenile offender Hamid Ahmadi, who is scheduled to be executed by hanging on Saturday 4.
CRC: examination of the reports of Malawi The CRC concluded its consideration of the combined third to fifth periodic report of Malawi on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and reviewed Malawi’s initial reports under two Optional Protocols to the Convention.
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RECURSOS

Student festival keynote At the ISFIT student festival in Norway, Deputy High Commissioner Kate Gilmore urged students from all over the world to stand up for human rights. 
“Rendir cuentas sobre el derecho a la alimentación” Podemos hacer realidad el derecho universal a la alimentación y necesitamos sistemas de rendición de cuentas para garantizarlo.
Global challenges to human rights 2017 will be a challenge to the human rights community. We will continue to monitor and denounce disregard of fundamental principles.
74th session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Working to uphold the most widely ratified international human rights treaty: the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Enforced Disappearance: States Parties to the Convention In Syria and many other contexts, the Convention on Enforced Disappearance remains highly relevant
Celebrating and Appraising the Human Rights Covenants We must uphold the Covenants in the corridors of power and in the smallest of places too.
Hay riesgo de que aumente la violencia en Sudán del Sur Asesinatos, violaciones colectivas y destrucción en masa: “Sudán del Sur está al borde de un desastre aún más terrible que las calamidades que su pueblo ya ha padecido”.
Report on Ukraine High Commissioner Zeid presents the latest report by the Office on Ukraine.
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Grupo de Trabajo sobre Situaciones / 19° período de sesiones From: 30-01-2017
To: 17-02-2017
Palais Wilson 1st floor
Consejo de Derechos Humanos- Reunión organizativa para la 34° período de sesiones From: 13-02-2017
To: 13-02-2017
Palais des Nations Room XIX
Grupo de trabajo de comunicaciones / 20° período de sesiones From: 13-02-2017
To: 17-02-2017
Palais des Nations Room XXI
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Base de datos sobre organismos emanados de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas
Facilita la búsqueda de documentos e información relativa a los órganos de derechos humanos que se fundamentan en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, entre otros el Consejo de Derechos Humanos y su predecesora, la Comisión de Derechos Humanos.
Examen Periódico Universal
Da acceso a información y documentos relativos a los Estados que han participado en el examen periódico de derechos humanos. Contiene documentos presentados por los propios países, los organismos de las Naciones Unidas y los interesados externos.
Sitio web de las Instituciones Nacionales de Derechos Humanos
Proporciona información sobre las Instituciones Nacionales de Derechos Humanos (INDH) y el Comité Internacional de Coordinación de dichas instituciones (ICC).
Índice Universal de Derechos Humanos
Da acceso a información y recomendaciones en materia de derechos humanos sobre cada país, emanadas de los mecanismos internacionales de derechos humanos del sistema de las Naciones Unidas: los órganos de tratados, los Procedimientos Especiales y el Examen Periódico Universal (EPU).
Base de datos de la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos (DUDH)
Permite acceder a traducciones de la DUDH, un documento que marcó un hito en la historia de los derechos humanos, en más de 460 lenguas y dialectos.
Base de datos sobre la lucha contra la discriminación
Facilita la búsqueda de información, políticas y medidas adoptadas en los planos internacional, regional y nacional para combatir el racismo, la discriminación racial, la xenofobia y la intolerancia conexa.
Base de datos sobre educación y capacitación en materia de derechos humanos
Permite buscar instituciones, programas y materiales que tienen por objeto la promoción de la educación y la capacitación en materia de derechos humanos.
Base de datos sobre jurisprudencia
Da acceso a la jurisprudencia que emana de los órganos de tratados de las Naciones Unidas que reciben y examinan las denuncias de los particulares.
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Llamamiento de Derechos Humanos 2016
Foro sobre Derechos Humanos, Democracia y Estado de Derecho
Foro sobre las empresas y los derechos humanos
Personas con albinismo: seres humanos y no fantasmas
Decenio Internacional para los Afrodescendientes
Free & Equal: campaña en pro de la igualdad de las personas lesbianas, gay, bisexuales y transgénero
Objectivos de desarrollo sostenible