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
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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
United Nations Independent Expert Calls on Sudan to Protect the Rights of Civilians in Darfur
United Nations Independent Expert Calls on Sudan to Protect the Rights of Civilians in Darfur: The United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Sudan, Aristide Nononsi, has called on the Government in Khartoum to protect the rights of civilians in war-torn Darfur. The region has been engulfed in a civil conflict since 2003 with hundreds of … [Read more...] about United Nations Independent Expert Calls on Sudan to Protect the Rights of Civilians in Darfur
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
