
In an important speech, the High Commissioner pointed out that due to discrimination, racial minorities and indigenous peoples communities have been over-exposed, under-protected – and disproportionately harmed
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In a major address prior to the opening of the Afghanistan Pledging Conference in Geneva, High Commissioner Bachelet outlined six points to enable parties to the peace negotiations to devise a lasting peace for all in Afghanistan
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WHO, HRP, Oxford Human Rights Hub and UN Human Rights have produced a new series, “Right to a Better World” to inspire activists and practitioners in health and development to use human rights-based tactics to deliver on the SDGs, and safeguard and drive progress in the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
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“To speak at the UN has been something I've always wanted to do. As I said when I ended my speech, I will make it there. I will be in that room one day.” Hope Laing is a 16-year-old human rights defender. She recently delivered her video statement to the UN Human Rights Council’s Social Forum.
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Join us in promoting and defending human rights for everyone, everywhere. Stand up for human rights and take action for stronger respect, greater freedom and more compassion.
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