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“We have much to lose” High Commissioner Zeid tells Human Rights Council

Without commitment to fundamental human rights, to the dignity and worth of the human person and to the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, our world will become chaos, misery and warfare.
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Libya Gaddafi regime trial: Missed opportunity for justice

UN report makes key recommendations for the Libyan justice system, finding that the trial of 37 members of Col Muammar Gaddafi’s regime fell short of international standards.
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New agreement on activities between Mexico and the UN Human Rights Office

The Office looks forward to assisting Mexico in meeting challenges to human rights, including impunity.
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Conflict and violence are the offspring of human rights violations

At a major human rights conference in the Arab region, Deputy High Commissioner Kate Gilmore speaks to the power of human rights to prevent conflicts and rebuild broken societies.
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“Stand up for someone’s rights today”: A global call to support human rights

“Stand up for someone’s rights today” is the new global campaign that aims to encourage, amplify and support what people do in their everyday lives to defend human rights. It promotes taking action for greater freedom, stronger respect and more compassion.
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Housing and finance A UN expert says housing can't be reduced to a financial asset for the wealthy and reminds States they need to ensure adequate housing for all by 2030.

Briefing: Thailand, Yemen Thailand’s decision not to enact a draft anti-torture and anti-disappearance law is disappointing; troubling reports of the recruitment of children in Yemen for use in the armed conflict.

DRC violations DRC defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations when preventing and containing demonstrations in December 2016 - UN report.

Enforced Disappearances Cuba, Ecuador and Senegal to be reviewed by the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) from 6 to 17 March.

Human rights record UN Human Rights Committee meets in Geneva 6 March - 29 March to review Bangladesh, Serbia, Turkmenistan, Italy, Thailand and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Rohingya mission The UN expert on the situation of human rights in Myanmar calls for urgent action by the Government to end the suffering of members of the Rohingya population.

Tunisia democracy Investment in economic and social rights would foster inclusive growth, prevent violent extremism and consolidate democracy in Tunisia, says UN expert.

Biodiversity call States are being urged by a UN expert to fulfil their human rights obligations to protect the world’s irreplaceable plants and animals.

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DRC violations DRC defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations when preventing and containing demonstrations in December 2016 - UN report.

Briefing: Elor Azaria The lenient sentence given to an Israeli soldier convicted of unlawfully killing a wounded Palestinian in an apparent extrajudicial execution of an unarmed man is deeply disturbing.

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.

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Biodiversity call States are being urged by a UN expert to fulfil their human rights obligations to protect the world’s irreplaceable plants and animals.

Housing and finance A UN expert says housing can't be reduced to a financial asset for the wealthy and reminds States they need to ensure adequate housing for all by 2030.

Tunisia democracy Investment in economic and social rights would foster inclusive growth, prevent violent extremism and consolidate democracy in Tunisia, says UN expert.

Namibia older people UN rights expert, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, is making her first official visit to Namibia from 2 to 13 March to assess the human rights situation for older persons.

Racial profiling People of African descent in Germany suffer racial discrimination daily but their situation remains largely invisible to the wider society, UN experts say.

Nigeria Water Law A UN expert has raised serious concerns about a Bill that would criminalize people taking water from natural sources.

Rohingya mission The UN expert on the situation of human rights in Myanmar calls for urgent action by the Government to end the suffering of members of the Rohingya population.

Malaysia death penalty UN rights expert urges Malaysia to halt the imminent execution of two brothers found guilty of murder in a controversial case.

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High-level panel discussion on death penalty The Council held a high-level panel discussion on the death penalty, focusing on human rights violations related to its use.

Foreign debt and adequate housing The Council discussed reports on the effects of foreign debt and on adequate housing.

HRC concludes its high-level segment The Council concluded its high-level segment after hearing statements from 19 States and 4 organizations.

18 dignitaries address HRC high-level segment The Council continued its high-level segment.

HRC continues its high-level segment The Council continued with its high-level segment, hearing addresses from dignitaries from 15 countries and one organization.

HRC high-level segment The Council continued its high-level segment, hearing from 19 dignitaries.

Contribution of human rights to peacebuilding. The Council held a high-level panel focusing on the contribution of human rights to peacebuilding.

HRC hears from 28 dignitaries The HRC started its high-level segment, hearing statements by dignitaries from 28 States and one organization.

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Serbia review Serbia’s human rights record to be reviewed by the UN Human Rights Committee on 7 and 8 March.

Bangladesh review Bangladesh’s human rights record to be reviewed by the UN Human Rights Committee on 6 and 7 March.

Enforced Disappearances Cuba, Ecuador and Senegal to be reviewed by the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) from 6 to 17 March.

Human rights record UN Human Rights Committee meets in Geneva 6 March - 29 March to review Bangladesh, Serbia, Turkmenistan, Italy, Thailand and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Micronesia reviewed Micronesia's report on women's rights was examined by CEDAW on 24 February to evaluate the country's implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

Rwanda reviewed Rwanda's report on women's rights was examined by CEDAW on 23 February to evaluate the country's implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

Sri Lanka reviewed Sri Lanka's report on women's rights was examined by CEDAW on 22 February to evaluate the country's implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

Torture prevention Morocco and Burkina Faso are among the countries that the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) will visit in 2017.

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Enhancing equality and countering discrimination

Combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law

Integrating human rights in development and in the economic sphere

Widening the democratic space

Strengthening international human rights mechanisms

Early warning and protection of human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity

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Accountability for crimes in Syria Set-up for an independent investigative mechanism is underway.

The death penalty and prohibition of torture Does capital punishment violate the prohibition on torture?

25th anniversary of the Declaration on Minorities We need more champions to make minority rights a priority.

Opening speech to HRC Without commitment to fundamental human rights, to the dignity and worth of the human person and to the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, our world will become chaos, misery and warfare.

"Strengthening national human rights institutions" Partnerships with UNDP and others are essential to boost impact

Building peace with human rights UN peacebuilding must include more human rights.

Mechanism on International Crimes in Syria Assisting the Mechanism is a priority of the Office.

New human rights agreement with Mexico The Office looks forward to assisting Mexico in meeting challenges to human rights, including impunity.

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Annual Appeal 2016

The Annual Appeal 2016 provides information about our planned activities and needs for 2016

Right to development

Fact Sheet No. 37 FAQs on the Right to Development

Human Trafficking

Fact Sheet No. 36, Human Rights and Human Trafficking

Forced Evictions

Forced Evictions. Fact Sheet No. 25/Rev.1

Contract Negotiations

Principles for Responsible Contracts: Integrating the Management of Human Rights Risks into State-Investor Contract Negotiations - Guidance for Negotiators

Migrants

The Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Migrants in an Irregular Situation

Racial Discrimination

Developing National Action Plans Against Racial Discrimination: A Practical Guide

Transitional Justice

Transitional Justice and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women / 66th Session From: 13-02-2017
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Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Pre-sessional Working Group / 60th Session From: 27-02-2017
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Human Rights Committee / 119th Session From: 27-02-2017
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Human Rights Council / 34th Session From: 27-02-2017
To: 24-03-2017
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Global Alliance of the National Human Rights Institutions / 30th Session From: 06-03-2017
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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - Pre-sessional Working Group / 68th Session From: 06-03-2017
To: 10-03-2017
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Committee on Enforced Disappearances / 12th Session From: 06-03-2017
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Human Rights Committee / 119th Session From: 06-03-2017
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