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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 

New UN campaign aims to bring more young voices to halls of power

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“The intergenerational gap in power, influence and trust constitutes one of the biggest challenges of our time”, said UN Youth Envoy Jayathma Wickramanayake. The Be Seen, Be Heard campaign, which partners with The Body Shop International, seeks to create long-term structural changes that foster the inclusion of youth in decision-making. “With the climate crisis, global conflict and generational inequalities running… Read More
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Nicaragua: New law heralds damaging crackdown on civil society, UN warns

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“We are deeply concerned that a new law, which came into force in Nicaragua on Friday, make it more difficult for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to register, require them to seek Government approval for their activities, and impose new reporting constraints, including detailing sources of funding, financial statements, activities and beneficiaries,” Liz Throssell told journalists at a regular press briefing in… Read More
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Peru: Lethal force by police officers must be barred from peaceful demonstrations

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Moreover, it added that the country also failed to investigate and prosecute those responsible. “Any use of force must be in line with the fundamental principles of legality, necessity, and proportionality,” said Committee member Carlos Gómez Martínez. Lethal force The Committee issued its findings after reviewing a petition case filed by relatives of Emiliano García Mendoza and Rubén Pariona Camposano… Read More
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UNICEF highlights devastating mental health dangers for Ukraine’s children

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“We’re anticipating numbers in terms of all forms of violence against children to be in the tens of thousands for sure,” said Aaron Greenberg, UNICEF’s regional child protection advisor for Europe & Central Asia. Since the start of war in Ukraine, we’ve reached over 140,000 children and caregivers with mental health and psychosocial support. But above all, children need peace now.https://t.co/d8FYx8JnZX —… Read More
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New study outlines importance of gender for children caught up in conflict

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The study, The Gender Dimensions of Grave Violations Against Children In Armed Conflict, sheds light on the importance of better understanding the various risks they face, and how they can be reduced. “With this first study, we understand that integrating a gender perspective in the implementation of the Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) mandate can contribute to a better comprehension of the… Read More
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Threats to media workers’ freedom ‘growing by the day’, UN chief warns

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The day shines a spotlight on the essential work they do, bringing those in power to account, with transparency, “often at great person risk”, said Secretary-General António Guterres, in a video message. Frontlines of crises “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many media workers have been on the frontlines, providing accurate, science-based reporting to inform decision-makers and save lives”, he said. “At the… Read More
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Consign chemical weapons to ‘pages of history’, urges disarmament chief

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Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement hailing the “powerful testament” that the convention represents, as a successful example of multilateralism, and the security that it can provide.  “We cannot allow an erosion of this essential pillar of the disarmament and non-proliferation regime,” he said.  “There can be no justification for their use”. ‘Abhorrent weapons’ The UN chief reminded that the… Read More
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Justice must prevail over alleged Libya war crimes, ICC Prosecutor tells Security Council

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Outlining a new four-pronged investigation strategy to the Security Council on Thursday, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) pledged his commitment to delivering justice against crimes committed in Libya. “This situation cannot be a never-ending story”, said Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.  “Justice delayed may not always be justice denied, but justice that can still… Read More
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