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Global update at the Human Rights Council on access for human rights

High Commissioner appeals to Council members "to do more, to speak louder and work harder" for human rights and peace
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"The one core lesson brought home to me by this extraordinary mandate"

This is the way that wars are made: with the snarl of belligerence and the lash of injustice.
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UN human rights report on Kashmir details multiple violations

First-ever UN human rights report on Kashmir calls for an international inquiry as part of efforts to address multiple violations and deliver justice for all people in Indian-Administered Kashmir and Pakistan-Administered Kashmir.
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UN expert on albinism: "We are gaining ground"

Regional steps for rights protection and individual achievements by people with albinism themselves are celebrated on this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day.
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Stand up for human rights and celebrate the UDHR 70th anniversary

Join the year-long campaign to celebrate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which turns 70 in 2018. Stand up for human rights and take action for stronger respect, greater freedom and more compassion.
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Global access update High Commissioner appeals to Council members ”to do more, to speak louder and work harder" for human rights and peace

Kashmir report There is an urgent need to address past and ongoing human rights violations and abuses and deliver justice for all people in Kashmir, who for seven decades have suffered a conflict that has claimed or ruined numerous lives, report by the UN Human Rights Office says.

Internet freedoms A landmark report by a UN human rights expert warns that governments and companies risk undermining free speech on the internet, and urges both public officials and private authorities to address problems such as online hate speech and disinformation.

Expert criticises IMF IMF has a “tiny conscience” and must do more to protect low-income and vulnerable individuals from bearing the brunt of austerity policies, says UN expert.

Iran: youth execution concern Experts make urgent appeal to the authorities in Iran to halt the execution of Mohammad Kalhori, a young man who was sentenced to death at 15 years old for killing his teacher.

Libyan conflict We are deeply alarmed at the escalating risks to the population in the eastern city of Derna in Libya, where fighting has intensified. The population of Derna must be protected and treated with dignity and respect.

Leprosy States must act now to stop the widespread, systemic, multi-layered and institutionalised discrimination suffered by persons affected by leprosy and their family members, an expert says.

LGBT discrimination States around the world must take urgent action to eradicate violence and discrimination against LGBT people, a UN expert has said in his first official address to the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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Global access update High Commissioner appeals to Council members ”to do more, to speak louder and work harder" for human rights and peace

Egypt, US, Ethiopia We are concerned about escalated crackdowns against freedom of expression in Egypt and a zero tolerance policy separating children from families at the US southern border, and encouraged by Ethiopia’s lifting of its state of emergency.

Bangladesh killings People do not lose their human rights because they sell or use drugs, High Commissioner Zeid says, condemning the alleged extra-judicial killings of some 130 suspected drug offenders in Bangladesh and urging investigations.

Mexico disappearances Zeid urges Mexico to take urgent steps to end a wave of enforced disappearances in Nuevo Laredo, amid strong indications that these crimes have been committed by federal security forces.

Nicaragua, Ukraine Appalling, ongoing violence in Nicaragua, with at least 100 people killed since protests began on 18 April. Serious acts of violence and harassment against Roma, LGBTI in Ukraine in recent weeks. Authorities must act to protect.

Tunisia justice Zeid hails the start of a new era in the fight against impunity in Tunisia as a specialized chamber begins hearing the first case of gross human rights violations committed by past Tunisian regimes.

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Health Countries around the world must stop routinely locking up citizens because of stigma, prejudice or health conditions, says the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health, Dainius Pūras.

Expert criticises IMF IMF has a “tiny conscience” and must do more to protect low-income and vulnerable individuals from bearing the brunt of austerity policies, says UN expert.

Leprosy States must act now to stop the widespread, systemic, multi-layered and institutionalised discrimination suffered by persons affected by leprosy and their family members, an expert says.

Iran: Stop Execution Experts have made a fresh call to Iran to annul the death sentence imposed on Iranian Kurd Ramin Hossein Panahi, amid reports that he will be executed after the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Cambodia Experts call on Cambodian authorities to respect and ensure the right to freedom of opinion and expression, citing concerns about a clampdown on the media ahead of a general election on 29 July.

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General debate on High Commissioner's oral update The Council held a debate on the oral update of Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

International solidarity and right to education The Council heard the presentation of reports by the Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity, and by the Special Rapporteur on the right to education.

Dialogue with rapporteurs on health and on leprosy The Council held a dialogue with the Special Rapporteurs on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, and on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members.

Sexual orientation and gender identity, freedom of assembly and association The Council held a dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association.

HRC opens 38th regular session The Council opened its 38th regular session, hearing Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, deliver his last global update to the Council.

Global access update High Commissioner appeals to Council members ”to do more, to speak louder and work harder" for human rights and peace

Barney Afako of Uganda appointed as new member of South Sudan body The President of the Council today appointed Barney Afako of Uganda to serve as a member of the Council-mandated body charged with monitoring and assessing the human rights situation in South Sudan.

HRC to hold 38th regular session The Council will hold its thirty-eighth regular session from 18 June to 6 July 2018 in Geneva.

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Enforced disappearance Committee on Enforced Disappearances registers case number 500

Ecuador social security Ecuador violated a woman’s right to social security by denying her a retirement pension, UN experts said today.

Child rights UN child rights experts issue their findings on Argentina, Angola, Algeria, Montenegro, Russian Federation, Lesotho, and Norway.

Spain inclusive education Spain’s segregation and exclusion of students with disabilities from mainstream education amounts to grave or systematic violations of those students’ right to education, UN human rights experts said in a report issued today in Geneva.

Committee on Enforced Disappearances session The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) is meeting in Geneva from May 22 – June 1, 2018, to review Albania, Austria, and Honduras.

Philippines "terrorist" list The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination expressed concern at a list of more than 600 individuals alleged to be affiliated with "terrorist organizations."

Statement on Israel Statement on Israel by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Racial Discrimination Committee findings The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today published its findings on Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Nepal, Peru, Saudi Arabia and Sweden.

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Enhancing equality and countering discrimination

Combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law

Integrating human rights in development and in the economic sphere

Widening the democratic space

Strengthening international human rights mechanisms

Early warning and protection of human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity

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Global access update High Commissioner appeals to Council members ”to do more, to speak louder and work harder" for human rights and peace

Foreign Policy Award This is the way that wars are made: with the snarl of belligerence and the lash of injustice.

ILO World of Work Summit Celebrating the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

30th anniversary of the Sakharov prize Honouring human rights defenders

Annual report to States "A struggle worth every effort we can bring to it", HC says.

FIFA 2018 World Cup Urging a strong stand on discrimination

What place for human rights Resurgent hostility is an existential threat to the human rights movement -- and a very real threat to humanity.

Senegal’s Capt. Diagne Every human being can take heart from his example

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Annual appeal 2018

Annual appeal 2018

Protecting LBGTi people

Living Free and Equal: Tackling Violence and Discrimination against LGBTi People

Human rights info. for Parliamentarians

Human Rights: Handbook for Parliamentarians (co-published with IPU)

Traditional justice in Africa

Human Rights and Traditional Justice Systems in Africa

National mechanisms for reporting and follow-up

NMRF: A Practical Guide to Effective State Engagement with International Human Rights Mechanisms

Right to development

FAQs on the Right to Development

Human rights and government budgets

Realizing Human Rights through Government Budgets

Migration

Migration, Human Rights and Governance: Handbook for Parliamentarians (co-published with IPU)

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Sub-Committee on Prevention of Torture / 35th Session From: 18-06-2018
To: 22-06-2018
Palais Wilson Gr

Human Rights Council / 38th Session From: 18-06-2018
To: 06-07-2018
Palais des Nations Room XX

Human Rights Committee - Working Group on Communications / 123rd Session From: 25-06-2018
To: 29-06-2018
Palais Wilson 1st

Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - Working Group on Communications / 41st Session From: 27-06-2018
To: 29-06-2018
Palais des Nations Room XVI

Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - WG on inquiries / 10th Session From: 28-06-2018
To: 29-06-2018
Palais Wilson 1-016

Human Rights Committee / 123rd Session From: 02-07-2018
To: 27-07-2018
Palais Wilson Gr

Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women / 70th Session From: 02-07-2018
To: 20-07-2018
Palais des Nations Room XVI

Working Group on Situations / 22nd Session From: 09-07-2018
To: 13-07-2018
Palais Wilson 1st

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