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Category: Human Rights

Human rights are moral principles or norms that describe certain standards of human behaviour and are regularly protected in municipal and international law.

 

The African human rights system is composed of several human rights treaties—or agreements between the African Union member states—and the mechanisms that monitor compliance with these treaties. … It also recognizes people’s rights, such as the right to development and self-determination.

Human Rights 

Rise in mercenary forces trigger ‘rampant’ human rights violations

Village Reporter
Presenting its new report to the Human Rights Council 51st session, the Working Group on the use of mercenaries said that this was due to the particularity of the perpetrators and the way they operate. They also noted that the proliferation of mercenaries, contractors operating as soldiers for hire and private security companies in conflict, post-conflict and peacetime settings, has increased the… Read More
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Burundi must engage in ‘credible and inclusive’ move towards democratic rule

Village Reporter
Despite commitments and measures taken by the government, the human rights situation there has not changed in a substantial and sustainable way, said Fortuné Gaétan Zongo, who was appointed on 1 April as Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi. “It is crucial and urgent to initiate reforms and a credible and inclusive democratization process in Burundi to avoid a recurrence… Read More
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UN chief raises alarm over ‘backsliding’ of democracy worldwide

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“Civic space is shrinking. Distrust and disinformation are growing. And polarization is undermining democratic institutions,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in his video message marking the day.  Raise the alarm He said that “now is the time” to raise the alarm, and “reaffirm that democracy, development, and human rights are interdependent and mutually reinforcing”. “Now is the time to stand up for the… Read More
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UN rights expert: Russian Government is ‘destroying civil society day by day’

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In the wake of their on-going war in Ukraine, Mary Lawlor also urged authorities to repeal “restrictive and discriminatory laws”, and reiterated her and other experts’ call made in July, against the Russian ‘civil society shutdown’.  “I…continue to be concerned about the use of the criminal provisions introduced shortly after the invasion of Ukraine to target critical voices. Under the… Read More
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Ukraine’s suffering continues, acting UN rights chief tells Human Rights Council

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Just over 200 days since Russia invaded its neighbour, acting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said that throughout Ukraine, “the suffering of the civilian population continues”. The special Independent Commission Of Inquiry On Ukraine is due, for the first time, to deliver its findings on possible war crimes to the Council on 23 September. In particular, it was tasked with investigating… Read More
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50 million people in modern slavery: No justification for ‘fundamental’ human rights abuse

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The latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration (IOM) and international human rights group Walk Free, revealed that last year, some 50 million people were living in modern slavery: 28 million in forced labour and 22 million in forced marriages. “It is shocking that the situation of modern slavery is… Read More
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Ukraine: UN committee ‘gravely concerned’ over treatment of people with disabilities

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In a special report on the situation of people with disabilities in Ukraine, Jonas Ruskus, Vice-Chair of the committee said he was “gravely concerned” about the situation of people with disabilities in the country, since its invasion on 24 February. Mr. Ruskus told a news conference in Geneva that they are being kept in “inhuman conditions” and their evacuation from residential institutions… Read More
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Volker Türk appointed new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 

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“Mr. Türk has devoted his long and distinguished career to advancing universal human rights, notably the international protection of some of the world’s most vulnerable people – refugees and Stateless persons,” the UN chief said in a statement.   Career of service The new High Commissioner is currently coordinating global policy work as an Under-Secretary-General in the UN’s Executive Office.   He also ensures… Read More
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Sri Lanka: New Government urged to make progress on accountability, institutional reforms

Village Reporter
The country is in the grip of a serious economic crisis which has had a severe impact on the human rights of all communities.  This has sparked demands for deeper reforms and accountability, giving the authorities a fresh opportunity to steer a new way forward, said the report, which calls for holding a national dialogue to advance human rights and… Read More
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Sri Lanka: New Government urged to make progress on accountability, institutional reforms

Village Reporter
The country is in the grip of a serious economic crisis which has had a severe impact on the human rights of all communities.  This has sparked demands for deeper reforms and accountability, giving the authorities a fresh opportunity to steer a new way forward, said the report, which calls for holding a national dialogue to advance human rights and… Read More
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