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Spain violated inclusive education right of child with disabilities, independent committee finds

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The case, concerning Rubén, a child with Down syndrome, was brought before the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2017 by the child and his father. Rubén was sent to a special education centre by Spanish authorities, despite his parents’ objections.  It was also alleged that Rubén was ill-treated and abused by his teacher. Criminal charges were… Read More
Pacific 

Fighting drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle: a UN Resident Coordinator blog

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“Thailand has made considerable progress in combating the opium trade over recent decades and represents global good practices. UNODC has a long-term partnership with the Thai government and other stakeholders to combat drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle and, from the military base at Doi Chang Mub overlooking Myanmar, joint patrols are conducted on a regular basis to counter trafficking.… Read More
Pacific 

Historic Afghan talks present ‘major opportunity’ for peace: UN Secretary-General

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In a special video message released as the historic negotiations got underway in Doha, António Guterres thanked the Qatari hosts for facilitating, and said the “consistent calls for an end to violence” by Afghans themselves, and the chance to develop the country after silencing the guns, “underpin today’s inaugural meeting.” The start of intra-Afghan peace negotiations is a major opportunity to achieve… Read More
Europe 

Switzerland: Draft anti-terrorism law sets ‘dangerous precedent’, rights experts warn

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The draft legislation, currently before the Swiss Parliament, expands the definition of terrorism and no longer requires the prospect of any crime at all, they said, in a plea for a last-minute reversal by legislators.  ‘Expansive’ definition of terrorism  Citing international standards, the experts defined terrorism as the intimidation or coercion of populations or governments through violence that causes death… Read More
Europe 

Belarus: Ensure ‘full respect’ for workers’ rights during protests, ILO urges President Lukashenko

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According to ILO, six trade unionists were detained by the authorities after participating in peaceful protests and industrial action.  I wrote to the President of Belarus today to urge Mr. Lukashenko to prevent human rights violations and ensure full respect for workers’ rights and freedoms. I raised concern over the charges against six trade unionists detained during peaceful protests. https://t.co/0gZ7RKWKGQ… Read More
Europe 

Greece: Devasting fire compounds overcrowding and COVID-19 challenges in refugee camp

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Within a short span of time, three separate fires broke out at the Moria Reception and Identification Center (RIC) on the Greek island of Lesbos, according to local fire chief Konstantinos Theofilopoulos, who spoke to State television.  While initial reports suggested there were no fatalities, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that over 12,600 migrants and refugees have been… Read More
Europe 

Khashoggi overturned verdict ‘parody of justice’ – independent UN rights expert

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At a regular press briefing on Tuesday, Rupert Colville, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, (OHCHR), quoted Agnes Callamard, the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions, in saying, “They came at the end of a process which was neither fair nor just, or transparent”. #JamalKhashoggi: 1.The Saudi Prosecutor performed one more act today in this parody of… Read More
Pacific 

Inaction has been fatal, says UNHCR, as dozens of Rohingya refugees perish at sea

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The refugees, numbering about 330 had set off on the journey in Cox’s Bazar, in southern Bangladesh, in February. After months at sea in desperate conditions, some 300 landed on the northern coast of Aceh, Indonesia, early on Monday morning. More than 30 people are believed to have died at sea.  This early morning at 2am, nearly 300 Rohingya refugees… Read More
Pacific 

Leveraging innovation, partnership to shore up food security in Asia and the Pacific

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Gathered virtually at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s thirty-fifth Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, governments, civil society organizations and the private sector highlighted the importance of innovation, solidarity, coherence and partnerships among and within countries.  Big data, digital economy and mobile technology will help producers achieve such transformations, Qu Dongyu, FAO Director-General said on Friday, the… Read More
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