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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 

Iran: Executions and detentions in spotlight at Human Rights Council

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“We have expressed concerns” over the investigation into her death, said Viviana Krsticevic, a member of the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, speaking at a press conference in Geneva: “in particular over the fact that today her family’s right to truth and justice remains unfulfilled”.  She added that the investigations had “fallen short of international human rights norms, and, moreover, efforts… Read More
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New UN policy paper launched to counter and address online hate

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The policy paper, Countering and Addressing Online Hate Speech: A Guide for Policy Makers and Practitioners, was developed jointly by the UN Office with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Human Rights, Big Data and Technology Project, at the UK’s University of Essex.  ‘Unprecedented speed’  “We have seen across the world, and time, how social media has become a major vehicle in spreading hate… Read More
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Boost global action and ambition to reach SDGs, urges new UN campaign

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Ahead of the critical SDG Summit in September, the campaign will amplify an urgent call for ambitious new action, showcase the Goals as the blueprint for sustainable progress globally, and mobilize people everywhere around this shared agenda for our common future. Crisis multiplier  Halfway towards the 2030 deadline, the promise of the SDGs is in danger. For the first time in decades,… Read More
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UN rights office calls on France to address ‘deep issues’ of racism in policing

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In a statement released in Geneva on Friday, OHCHR Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani expressed concern over the death of 17-year-old Nahel M on Tuesday, after he was shot dead driving away from a traffic stop in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre. According to news reports, at least 875 people were arrested in major cities around the country on Thursday night, after… Read More
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Time to end gender-based violence, boost role of women in politics, public life

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Speaking to the Council’s annual meeting in Geneva on protecting the rights of women and girls, the UN High Commissioner said it was an urgent task, and there needed to be zero-tolerance of gender-based violence.  He highlighted the alarming reality that female human rights defenders, women journalists, and those in public office and political decision-making positions, routinely come under “vicious”… Read More
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Guterres condemns Israel’s recent advancement of plans to build in occupied West Bank

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A strongly worded statement by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General reiterates that settlements are a flagrant violation of international law and relevant UN resolutions. Antonio Guterres, it says, urged the Government of Israel to halt and reverse the expansion of settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, to immediately and completely cease all settlements activities there and to respect its relevant… Read More
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UN refugee agency predicts spike in resettlement needs next year

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 According to the Projected Global Resettlement Needs Assessment for 2024, over 2.4 million refugees will be in need of resettlement, marking a 20 per cent increase compared to 2023. © UNHCR/Lilly Carlisle A woman leaves a refugee camp in Rwanda on her way to resettlement in Norway. Escalating challenges  With a deepening refugee crisis, security breakdowns and conflicts, urgent action is… Read More
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Legal protection essential for people displaced by climate change: UN expert

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“The effects of climate change are becoming more severe, and the number of people displaced across international borders is rapidly increasing,” said Ian Fry, independent human rights expert on climate change, who took up the new post last year.  “In 2020 alone, 30.7 million people were displaced from their homes due to weather-related events. Droughts were the main factor,” Mr.… Read More
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Torture as a weapon of war must cease, rights experts demand

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Today, more than 100 armed conflicts are raging worldwide, devastating communities, winding back development, and leading to grave violations of human rights.  Ranging from severe beatings to sexual humiliation and rape, torture is widely used as a means of war. And often, torture involves the use of tools or instruments, mock executions, and forcing victims to watch family members also… Read More
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Security in eastern DR Congo continues to worsen, Security Council hears

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“So far, the ceasefire between the M23 and the FARDC has held up relatively well and has contributed to some security gains”, said UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee. “The relative calm in Rutshuru territory, for example, allowed more than 45,000 people from the Bishusha group to return home”, she said.  She noted, however, that M23’s withdrawal from territory has… Read More
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