Democratic Republic of the Congo defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations in December 2016: Defence and security forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo used excessive, disproportionate and at times lethal force to prevent and contain demonstrations in December 2016, a UN report published today has found. According to the report by the UN … [Read more...] about Democratic Republic of the Congo defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations in December 2016
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UN Expert to Assess Human Rights Situation of Older Persons in Namibia
UN Expert to Assess Human Rights Situation of Older Persons in Namibia: United Nations human rights expert Rosa Kornfeld-Matte will carry out her first official visit to Namibia from 2 to 13 March 2017 to assess the human rights situation of older persons in the country. The Independent Expert noted that the upcoming visit to a member of the Group of Friends on the … [Read more...] about UN Expert to Assess Human Rights Situation of Older Persons in Namibia
UN Expert Says Human Rights Must Shape Economic Policy in Tunisia
UN Expert Says Human Rights Must Shape Economic Policy in Tunisia: A United Nations expert today said that investment in economic and social rights would foster inclusive growth, prevent violent extremism and consolidate democracy in Tunisia. Speaking at the end of an official visit to Tunisia, the UN Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights, Juan Pablo … [Read more...] about UN Expert Says Human Rights Must Shape Economic Policy in Tunisia
Senior United Nations Human Rights Official Condemns Deplorable Rights Situation in South Sudan, Calls for Perpetrators to be Held to Account
Senior United Nations Human Rights Official Condemns Deplorable Rights Situation in South Sudan, Calls for Perpetrators to be Held to Account: At the end of a four-day visit to South Sudan, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for human rights, Andrew Gilmour, called for those committing atrocity crimes in the country to be held accountable. “This … [Read more...] about Senior United Nations Human Rights Official Condemns Deplorable Rights Situation in South Sudan, Calls for Perpetrators to be Held to Account
Human Rights and Finance: UN Expert Launches Fact-Finding to Visit Tunisia
Human Rights and Finance: UN Expert Launches Fact-Finding to Visit Tunisia: The United Nations Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights, Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky, will undertake an official visit to Tunisia from 20 to 28 February, to assess the effect of adjustment policies on the enjoyment of economic and social rights. He will also study the human rights impact of … [Read more...] about Human Rights and Finance: UN Expert Launches Fact-Finding to Visit Tunisia
