21st Century Episode 111 - Human Rights in North Korea; and a holocaust survivor tells his story -- 13 May 2016
Human rights… Who is watching?
The UN Human Rights Council has a group of experts who carry out visits worldwide to monitor and report on a wide range of human rights violations, reflect on different human rights issues and advocate for protection. They are the largest body of independent experts in the UN Human Rights system, and for them it’s all about the people.
Transcript in Word
Film on Juan Mendez
I am a survivor of torture myself.
As a human rights lawyer, the UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Juan E. Méndez, has dedicated over 40 years to ending torture.
Transcript in Word
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Visit of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children -- Italy, September 2013