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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Protect the right of conversion
“Violated in practice, questioned in principle,” UN expert Heiner Bielefeldt urges States to respect, protect and promote the right to freedom of religion in the area of conversion.

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