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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at the Human Rights Council
Peru

OHCHR: Peru Crimes against Humanity Fight a Ticking Clock

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: the new Law on Foreign Influence in Georgia affects freedom of expression and association

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Padova Model UPR

The 6th edition of the Padova Model UPR has ended

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OHCHR: High Commissioner Türk calls for concrete and transformative action to end gender-based violence

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OHCHR: France must address racism and discrimination in law enforcement

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UN condemns Taliban decision to ban women from universities

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United Nations: Published new guide “Protecting Minority Rights: A Practical Guide to Developing Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Legislation”

Group picture of the Padova Model UPR 5° edition
Padova Model UPR

The 5th edition of the Padova Model UPR has ended

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discrimination

OHCHR: New #FightRacism campaign - Learn, Speak up, Act!

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OHCHR: UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Environment presented recommendations regarding due diligence and businesses

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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

OHCHR welcomes progress made in Zambia and Central African Republic to abolish the capital punishment

The United Nations #FightRacism campaign
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21 March: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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OHCHR: Call for Sweden to respect indigenous rights and withdraw from the Gállok mining project

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Padova Model UPR

Padova Model UPR 2021 successfully concluded

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OHCHR: New training materials on Human Rights Protection at International Borders