[High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay]
Condemning migrant killings in Mexico, UN rights chief calls for urgent action
27 August – The United Nations human rights chief today strongly condemned the
killing of 72 migrants in northern Mexico and called on the authorities to take
urgent steps to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
[Special Rapporteur James Anaya]
UN expert urges Russia to pick up pace of protecting rights of indigenous people
24 August – Although the Russian Government has made “important steps” to protect
the rights of its indigenous people, a United Nations independent human rights
expert today urged the country to accelerate progress.
UN human rights agency speaks out against bombing in Colombian capital
13 August – The head of the United Nations human rights office in Colombia has
strongly condemned the bombing early yesterday morning in the capital, Bogotá,
which damaged a number of buildings, including one housing a radio station and a
news agency.
[A scene from a past bomb attack in Somalia]
World must boost efforts to protect Somali civilians, UN expert says
10 August – An independent United Nations human rights expert today called on the
international community to step up efforts to protect civilians in Somalia, where
the world body is hoping to boost its presence in a bid to advance the peace
process in the war-torn country.
[Injured civilians at a clinic]
Afghan civilian death toll jumps 31 per cent due to insurgent attacks – UN
10 August – A rise in insurgent attacks has led to a 31 per cent increase in the
number of civilians killed in Afghanistan in the first six months of 2010
compared with the same period in 2009, the United Nations said in a new report
released today.
UN urges greater protection of the world’s indigenous communities - 9 August
Tackling human rights issues vital for Nepal’s peace process – outgoing UN
official - 5 August
UN official stresses the importance of human rights in overcoming poverty - 4
August
UN expert welcomes declaration that clean water and sanitation is a human right -
30 July
General Assembly declares access to clean water and sanitation is a human right -
28 July
UN stresses civilian protection after latest incident in Afghanistan - 27 July
UN experts on mercenaries seek stronger regulation of private security companies
- 26 July
UN official denounces mistreatment of migrants and urges respect for their rights
- 23 July
New Zealand must forge ahead with efforts to improve indigenous people’s rights –
UN - 23 July
UN Human Rights Council unveils panel to probe deadly interception of Gaza
flotilla - 23 July
Nepal: UN receives assurances that discrimination verdicts will be enforced - 21
July
Bilingual education could improve lives of Viet Nam’s ethnic minorities – UN
expert - 21 July
UN experts urge US to ensure no Guantánamo detainees are forcibly returned - 21
July
Africa »
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Kenya: Arrest Bashir or Bar Him Entry
Aug 27, 2010
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Côte d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Combat Trafficking for Prostitution
Aug 26, 2010
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São Tomé e Príncipe: Oil Deals and the New Government
Aug 24, 2010
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Cameroon: Decriminalize Same-Sex Acts
Aug 19, 2010
Americas »
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Mexico: Landmark Adoption Ruling for Same-Sex Couples
Aug 16, 2010
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Argentina: Guarantee Women’s Access to Health Care
Aug 10, 2010
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Ecuador: Modify Proposed Communications Law
Aug 9, 2010
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Banned, Censored, Harassed, and Jailed
Aug 4, 2010
Asia »
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Malaysia: Disability Rights Treaty Ratification an ‘Important Step’
Aug 16, 2010
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Burma: Escalate International Pressure Ahead of November 7 Polls
Aug 13, 2010
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Sri Lanka: US Report Shows No Progress on Accountability
Aug 11, 2010
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Burma: EU Should Endorse International War Crimes Inquiry
Aug 11, 2010
Europe/Central Asia »
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Russia: Release Human Rights Defender
Aug 26, 2010
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Russia: Stop Forced Dress Code for Women in Chechnya
Aug 24, 2010
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Kyrgyzstan: Probe Forces’ Role in June Violence
Aug 16, 2010
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Uzbekistan: Activist Hit With New Sentence
Aug 13, 2010
Middle East/N. Africa »
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Lebanon: Critic of Nahr al-Bared Reconstruction Efforts Detained
Aug 20, 2010
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Israel: New Peak in Arbitrary Razing of Palestinian Homes
Aug 19, 2010
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Israel: Stop Demolishing Bedouin Homes
Aug 18, 2010
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Bahrain: Charge or Release Opposition Activists
Aug 17, 2010
United States »
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South Carolina: End Segregation of HIV-infected Prisoners
Aug 6, 2010
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US: Protect Families in Deportation Cases
Aug 5, 2010
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US: Suit Seeks Deportation Safeguards
Aug 3, 2010
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US: End in Sight for Infamous Crack Cocaine Laws
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Kenya: Arrest Bashir or Bar Him Entry
ICC Member States Obliged to Arrest Fugitives on Their Territories
August 27, 2010
Press release
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Russia: Release Human Rights Defender
Authorities Block Freedom of Assembly for Prominent Activist
August 26, 2010
Press release
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Côte d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Combat Trafficking for Prostitution
Networks Freely Move Women, Girls Across West Africa
August 26, 2010
Press release
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Uganda: For Women with Disabilities, Barriers and Abuse
Government Needs to Protect Their Rights, Ensure Access to Services as North
Rebuilds
August 26, 2010
Press release
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US: Immigration Detainees at Risk of Sexual Abuse
Government Should Act Quickly to Increase Protection, Improve Procedures
August 25, 2010
Press release
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US: A Long Way to Go
Racial Disparities in Drug Policies
August 18, 2010
Commentary
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Russia: Stop Forced Dress Code for Women in Chechnya
Harassment on the Rise Against Women
August 24, 2010
