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At its forty-first session in June 2019, the Human Rights Council adopted resolution 41/11, in which it requested the Advisory Committee to prepare a report, on the possible impacts, opportunities,…
UN chief is concerned over reports of restrictions on the Indian side of Kashmir, which could exacerbate the human rights situation in the region. By Rakesh Raman As the tension…
In her inaugural speech as President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Mona Juul, of Norway, underscored that the body’s mandate today remains “as relevant and compelling”…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said on Monday she is appalled by the conditions in which migrants and refugees – children and adults – are being held…
A UN human rights report published on Thursday (July 4) urges the Government of Venezuela to take immediate, concrete measures to halt and remedy the grave violations of economic, social,…
Saudi lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair will be honored with the ABA 2019 ABA International Human Rights Award in recognition of his work to advance human rights and advocate for justice…