Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): UN rights experts urge end to ‘unjustified’ ban on protests: A group of United Nations human rights experts* has called on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to lift an “unjustified” ban on protests in the capital, Kinshasa, amid social discontent over delayed presidential elections. The ban was … [Read more...] about Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): UN rights experts urge end to ‘unjustified’ ban on protests
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Minister Dlamini to launch Disability Rights Awareness Month
Minister Dlamini to launch Disability Rights Awareness Month: The Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini, invites members of the media to the launch of Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM2016) on Thursday, November 03, 2016, in Gauteng Province. This year, the launch will be held under theme, “Persons with disabilities – Equal participants in … [Read more...] about Minister Dlamini to launch Disability Rights Awareness Month
28th Ordinary Session and 12th Pre-Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
28th Ordinary Session and 12th Pre-Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child: The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) opened its 28th Ordinary Session and 12th Pre-Session on 21st October, 2016, jointly with the 59th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' … [Read more...] about 28th Ordinary Session and 12th Pre-Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
Spokespeople for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Rupert Colville on Iraq (1), Ravina Shamdasani on South Sudan (2)
Spokespeople for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Rupert Colville on Iraq (1), Ravina Shamdasani on South Sudan (2): Statements attributable to the Spokespeople for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Rupert Colville on Iraq (1), Ravina Shamdasani on South Sudan (2). [...] (2) South Sudan The High Commissioner is gravely concerned about the alarming … [Read more...] about Spokespeople for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Rupert Colville on Iraq (1), Ravina Shamdasani on South Sudan (2)
Commemoration of Africa Human Rights Day
Commemoration of Africa Human Rights Day: Today, the African People commemorate the Africa Human Rights Day across the continent under the theme “Women Rights – Our Collective Responsibility”. On this occasion, H.E. Dr. Aisha Laraba Abdullahi, Commissioner for Political Affairs issued a statement on behalf of H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson … [Read more...] about Commemoration of Africa Human Rights Day
