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The Security Council: A unanimous demand for an end to sexual violence in war
© UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

RAPE: WEAPON OF WAR

A UN Security Council resolution classifying rape as a tactic of war is a step forward in the fight to end this gross injustice.
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The Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Asma Jahangir: Helping to abolish discriminatory blasphemy laws - © OHCHR

On the front lines

The mandate holders of the Human Rights Council serve in the vanguard of the fight for human rights.
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Abducted by Sierra Leonean rebel militias in 1994, this boy bears the scars of torture inflicted by his captors after he tied to escape - © UNICEF/ Giacomo Pirozzi

Progress Report

Having gone through hell once, torture victims relive their nightmares as they try to mend body and soul.
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Human Rights in the news

OHCHR concerned about developments in Mongolia

The reported cases of deaths and injuries need to be properly investigated by the authorities.
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OHCHR welcomes release of hostages in Colombia

In welcoming the recent release of 15 hostages, the Office called on the FARC to release immediately and unconditionally all hostages.
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Special Committee on Israeli Practices concludes visit to Damascus

Committee members express concern about the human rights situation in the Occupied Syrian Golan, restrictions imposed on family visits, treatment of prisoners from the Golan in Israeli prisons, attempts to alter Syrian Arab identity.
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UN Expert calls for durable and sustainable solutions for those displaced by recent floods in Mozambique

Relocation of those living in disaster-prone areas to safe areas can increase the security of populations and is crucial for the protection of the human rights of the persons displaced by the disasters. 
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Special Committee on Israeli Practices concludes visit to Amman

Committee Members express serious concern about the continuing deterioration of the human rights and humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
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