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Informe de las Naciones Unidas detalla las terribles crueldades que padecen hombres, mujeres y niños de la etnia rohingya

Chica musulmana de la etnia rohingya llora mientras se sienta en un barco interceptado por los miembros de la guardia de frontera de Bangladesh (BGB) en Teknaf, Bangladesh

Una madre que presenció el asesinato de su hija mientras un grupo de hombres la violaba es una de las atroces historias de violencia y estupro que los rohingyas prófugos de Myanmar contaron al personal de la Oficina del ACNUDH.
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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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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

Libya trial The trial in Libya of 37 members of Col Muammar Gaddafi’s regime was a missed opportunity for justice, Zeid says, as UN report details it fell short of international fair trial standards.
DRC killings Zeid calls on the DRC Government to take immediate steps to halt widespread human rights violations, including apparent summary executions, by the country's armed forces.
Rights in Arab region A major human rights conference brings together our experts, Government representatives, regional and national institutions as well as NGOs to strategize ways to ensure human rights protections for all in the Arab Region.
Funding appeal The UN Human Rights Office launches its most ambitious funding appeal yet, urging States and private donors to bolster the Office’s ability to work and stand up for human rights for all people, everywhere in an uncertain world.
'Shocking devastation' Holding the perpetrators of the war waged against the people of South Sudan to account for their actions is the only way of ending the onslaught, senior UN official Andrew Gilmour says at the end of a visit to the country.
USA / Indigenous peoples UN expert Victoria Tauli-Corpuz will visit the USA to assess the impact of energy development projects on indigenous peoples’ rights (22 Feb-3 Mar).
Cox’s Bazar UN expert Yanghee Lee to assess the human rights situation of the specific population from Myanmar forced to cross into Bangladesh (20 to 23 February).
Sexual Violence Survivors of sexual violence committed in the context of the conflict in Ukraine are often denied justice and left without adequate care and counselling, causing them to be victimized twice, UN report says.
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Libya trial The trial in Libya of 37 members of Col Muammar Gaddafi’s regime was a missed opportunity for justice, Zeid says, as UN report details it fell short of international fair trial standards.
DRC killings Zeid calls on the DRC Government to take immediate steps to halt widespread human rights violations, including apparent summary executions, by the country's armed forces.
Funding appeal The UN Human Rights Office launches its most ambitious funding appeal yet, urging States and private donors to bolster the Office’s ability to work and stand up for human rights for all people, everywhere in an uncertain world.
Sexual Violence Survivors of sexual violence committed in the context of the conflict in Ukraine are often denied justice and left without adequate care and counselling, causing them to be victimized twice, UN report says.
Briefing notes: DRC, Guatemala Troubling reports of killings in the Kasai Central Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Smear campaigns directed against the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala.
Civilian plight in Yemen Civilians were trapped and targeted during fighting in Al Mokha, and there are real fears that the situation will repeat itself in the port of Al Hudaidah, to the north of Al Mokha, where air strikes are already intensifying, Zeid warns.
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.
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USA / Indigenous peoples UN expert Victoria Tauli-Corpuz will visit the USA to assess the impact of energy development projects on indigenous peoples’ rights (22 Feb-3 Mar).
Cox’s Bazar UN expert Yanghee Lee to assess the human rights situation of the specific population from Myanmar forced to cross into Bangladesh (20 to 23 February).
Action on social justice UN human rights experts call on governments around the world to honour World Day of Social Justice on 20 February by taking action now for a fairer society.
'Where are they?' “Kenya and South Sudan must reveal fate of two abducted S. Sudanese” – UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances.
Germany / Racism A UN expert group will visit Germany from 20 to 27 February to study the human rights situation of people of African descent in the country.
Mission to Tunisia UN expert Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky to assess the effect of adjustment policies on the enjoyment of economic and social rights in Tunisia (20-28 February).
Crackdown on NGOs UN experts urge Kenya to stop its systematic “crackdown” on rights groups to ensure the next elections can be conducted in free and favourable conditions.
Internet cut off “An appalling violation of their right to freedom of expression” – UN expert urges Cameroon to restore internet services to English-speaking areas.
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HRC Advisory Committee 18th session The18th session of the HRC Advisory Committee will take place from 20 to 24 February 2017 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
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.
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Salvador reviewed UN experts reviewed the record of El Salvador on the situation of women on the 17 February.
Jordan reviewed Jordan’s record on women’s rights was examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on 16 February.
Micronesia review Micronesia’s record on women’s rights will be examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on 24 February.
Rwanda review Rwanda’s record on women’s rights will be examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on 23 February.
Sri Lanka review Sri Lanka’s record on women’s rights will be examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on 22 February.
El Salvador review El Salvador’s record on women’s rights will be examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on 17 February.
Germany review Germany's record on women’s rights will be examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on 21 February.
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.
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Global Road Safety Film Festival Changing behaviours and saving lives
Rights in the Arab Region Deputy High Commissioner Kate Gilmore on the power of human rights to prevent conflicts and rebuild broken societies.
10th anniversary of the Convention on Enforced Disappearance Pushing forward with a powerfully relevant Convention.
Stability vs. politics Standing up for human rights is the best answer to spreading protectionism, nationalism and apparent attempts to undermine international law: Zeid
2017 Annual Appeal States can stand up for rights by supporting the Office
Student festival keynote At the ISFIT student festival in Norway, Deputy High Commissioner Kate Gilmore urged students from all over the world to uphold the vital principles of equality, justice, dignity and respect.
“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.
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Comité Asesor del Consejo de Derechos Humanos / 18° período de sesiones From: 20-02-2017
To: 24-02-2017
Palais des Nations Room XX, XXII, XXIII, XXIV
Comité de Derechos Humanos / 119° período de sesiones From: 27-02-2017
To: 03-03-2017
Palais Wilson Gr
Consejo de Derechos Humanos / 34° período de sesiones From: 27-02-2017
To: 24-03-2017
Palais des Nations Room XX
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Índice Universal de Derechos Humanos
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Base de datos de la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos (DUDH)
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Llamamiento de Derechos Humanos 2017
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