UN Human Rights Committee to review Slovakia, Poland, Moldova, Jamaica, Colombia, Azerbaijan, Morocco: The UN Human Rights Committee, which monitors implementation by States of one of the main international human rights treaties, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), is meeting in Geneva from 17 October to 4 November. The Committee … [Read more...] about UN Human Rights Committee to review Slovakia, Poland, Moldova, Jamaica, Colombia, Azerbaijan, Morocco
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UN child rights experts issue findings on Nauru, Sierra Leone, New Zealand, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Suriname
UN child rights experts issue findings on Nauru, Sierra Leone, New Zealand, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Suriname: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has published its findings on the following countries which it examined during its latest session from 13 to 30 September in Geneva: Nauru, Sierra Leone, New Zealand, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Suriname. The … [Read more...] about UN child rights experts issue findings on Nauru, Sierra Leone, New Zealand, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Suriname
Africa Regional Media Hub | Key Outcomes of U.S. Priorities at the UN Human Rights Council’s 33rd Session
Africa Regional Media Hub | Key Outcomes of U.S. Priorities at the UN Human Rights Council's 33rd Session: Key Outcomes of U.S. Priorities at the UN Human Rights Council's 33rd Session Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 4, 2016 Although the United States is not a voting member of the UN Human Rights Council this year – taking a mandatory … [Read more...] about Africa Regional Media Hub | Key Outcomes of U.S. Priorities at the UN Human Rights Council’s 33rd Session
SAHRC to push Cogta to teach traditional leaders about Bill of Rights
SAHRC to push Cogta to teach traditional leaders about Bill of Rights: This comes after the SAHRC released findings over King Goodwill Zwelithini's comments on foreign nationals. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Nervous week ahead for some at UCT: Yesterday hundreds of students held a silent protest at the entrance to the Jameson Memorial Hall. … [Read more...] about SAHRC to push Cogta to teach traditional leaders about Bill of Rights
The DRC under scrutiny: the Human Rights Council places the country at the center of its attention
The DRC under scrutiny: the Human Rights Council places the country at the center of its attention: The UN Human Rights Council placed the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under scrutiny today by adopting a resolution that puts the country at the center of its attention. This strong political move was essential to respond to the human rights crisis that is unfolding in … [Read more...] about The DRC under scrutiny: the Human Rights Council places the country at the center of its attention
