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  1. Jun 18

    “I appeal to you to do more, to speak louder and work harder for the common purpose and for human rights law, to better our chances for a global peace” - Chief in his last update to the UN Human Rights Council Watch live:

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  2. Jun 18

    States around the world must take urgent action to eradicate violence and discrimination against people -- UN expert in his first official address to :

  3. Jun 18

    “People do not lose their human rights by virtue of crossing a border without a visa” - to

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  4. Jun 18

    If my Office, of which I am very proud, and I, have gotten one thing right over the last few years, it is our understanding that only fearlessness is adequate to our task at this point in time – Chief at

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  5. Jun 18

    "Historically, the most destructive force to imperil the world has been chauvinistic nationalism" - Chief to today. Read his powerful speech in full:

  6. Nicaragua's Ortega regime crushes demonstrators. • Killed 212 • Wounded 1,300 Council reaction: • Resolutions 0 • Urgent Debates 0 • Special Sessions 0 • Commissions of Inquiry 0

  7. Jun 14

    The Human Rights Council's 38th session starts next week! During the three-week session, the Council will examine over 100 reports on a wide range of issues presented by 24 human rights experts and groups. Follow & for news. More:

  8. The EU appeals to the Government of to grant unimpeded access for the United Nations Human Rights Council as well as other human rights and humanitarian actors. Our statement at :

  9. Jun 20

    UK regrets US decision to leave the . We have lost a member who has been at the forefront of liberty for generations. Despite the need for reform, the UK remains steadfast in its support for the HRC. My statement to the here.

  10. Jun 18

    Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) can never be safe and there’s no medical justification for this harmful practice! and RT to join our call to end the medicalization of FGM during the 38th session of the Human Rights Council.

  11. Jun 20

    President expresses disappointment at US withdrawal at time when rights are attack around the world, says that if human rights are not discussed at this council unlikely they will receive attention elsewhere. Sets out next steps concerning replacement of US

  12. Jun 20

    On 20/06/2010 Javed Ah, a relative of Rafiq Ah Bangro was killed at when paramilitary forces fired on the funeral procession of 25-year-old Rafiq Ah Bangro, who was beaten to death by the CRPF personnel at Safakadal. Javed Ahmad Malla died on the spot.

  13. Jun 18

    NOW: General debate on oral update by High Commissioner on situation of worldwide and on activities of his office that he delivered yesterday (full pseech available here: ) Watch LIVE:

  14. Jun 18

    gives acknowledgements in his last official address to the - Civil society and are the real genuine heroes of the movement

  15. Jun 19

    BREAKING: Ambassador Haley and Secretary of State Pompeo to offer remarks on UN Human Rights Council at State Department today at 5PM EST--expected to announce U.S. withdrawal

  16. Jun 18

    “The UK shows deliberate disregard for his medical needs by forcing him to choose between his human right to asylum and his human right to medical treatment”. Addressing today on and the right to health. Full video:

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  17. Jun 18

    🌈🌐The room is full as ⁩ presents his first report to .

  18. Jun 18

    . just slammed policy of separating migrant parents from children as “unconscionable”, and called for USA to ratify Convention on the Rights of the Child

  19. Jun 18

    WATCH: a standing ovation from for Chief after his oral update to the Council. “This is the hardest, most challenging, most fulfilling responsibility I have ever held,” he said.

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  20. "It is a global disgrace that, at this moment, 130 million girls are not in the classroom" calls on leaders to ensure that all girls receive 12 years of quality education. 💬

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