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Racism, the web and extremist groups
Two key reports on racism and the internet, and the challenges posed by extremist political parties, movements and groups, by UN Special Rapporteur Mutuma Ruteere
05-11-2012

Free speech vs. hate speech
UN expert Frank La Rue calls for the deconstruction of negative stereotypes through critical discussions of religious and racial issues and more of understanding and tolerance
05-11-2012

Markets and housing, a solution?
UN expert Raquel Rolnik warns that millions of vacant houses plus an alarming rise in foreclosures and homelessness proof the failure of financial credit for homeownership.
05-11-2012

Justice for all, including the poorest
“Access to justice is a human right in itself, and essential for tackling the root causes of poverty,” says UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty Magdalena Sepúlveda.
05-11-2012

Transitional justice
“In the aftermath of massive violations, transitional justice is a powerful catalyst to strengthen the rule of law,” says United Nations Special Rapporteur Pablo de Greiff.
02-11-2012

Using the law against defenders
UN Special Rapporteur Margaret Sekaggya learns that legislation is used in a number of countries to restrain the activities of rights defenders and criminalize them.
02-11-2012

Human rights in Myanmar
The UN expert on human rights in Myanmar said it is crucial to keep human rights on the agenda for Myanmar, particularly in light of ongoing violence in Rakhine State.
26-10-2012

Joint Statement by UN expert bodies on enforced disappearances
The Chairs of two United Nations expert bodies working on the issue of enforced disappearance addressed today the General Assembly.
25-10-2012

Mission to Bosnia & Herzegovina
UN Special Rapporteur Rashida Manjoo launches her first visit to the country to gather information on the issue of violence against women (29 October to 5 November).
25-10-2012

Death penalty: the limits
Death penalty, if retained, should be only permissible for ‘most serious crimes’ says UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Christof Heyns.
25-10-2012

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