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A family waits for the truck that will take them home to Somaliland, Africa
A family waits for the truck that will take them home to Somaliland, Africa
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A GLOBAL FIRST: A CONVENTION FOR THE DISPLACED

The African Union achieves a global first, reaching agreement on a regional Convention to protect and assist displaced persons. The Convention also seeks to prevent situations that lead to massive displacements of populations.
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Bonded labour is a form of modern slavery endured by millions - © OHCHR Photo/Rob Few

A story of modern slavery

The latest report from the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery describes the plight of the millions of people globally who work as bonded labourers.
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Secretary-General and trafficking victims address the special event

Who are the victims of human trafficking?

Victims must not be treated as criminals by national immigration and law enforcement officials, says Special Rapporteur on trafficking in report to UN General Assembly.
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Human Rights in the news

Pillay to visit Brazil

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay is to pay her first visit to Brazil. She will visit three major cities from 7-13 November.
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US/Housing: "Millions affected"

The number of homeless continues to rise in the US, warns the UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, Raquel Rolnik.
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First mission to Kyrgyzstan

The Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, Rashida Manjoo, will visit the country from 8-17 November.
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Slavery threatens Mauritania

Gulnara Shahinian, UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, welcomes progress but warns that more needs to be done.
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UN expert returns to Caucasus

The UN SG's Representative on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Walter Kaelin, will visit the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia.
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