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HRC: Landmark discussion on freedom of expression and the internet
2 Mar 2012 News
Summary: On 29 February, the Human Rights Council held a panel discussion on the promotion and protection of freedom of...
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UN HIGH LEVEL SEGMENTS: Which States address children's rights
2 Mar 2012 News
Summary: The high-level segments have taken center stage during the first week of the 19th session. CRIN takes a look at...
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HRC 19TH SESSION: Panel discussion to take place on HIV and AIDS
29 Feb 2012 News
Summary: On 20 March, a panel discussion will be held to give voice to people living with, and affected by HIV and AIDS,...
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UN: Council set for key debate on sexual orientation and gender identiity
29 Feb 2012 News
Summary: Further to the first ever UN Resolution on sexual orientation and gender identity, and the subsequent report...
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HRC 19TH SESSION: President opens session, announces urgent debate on Syria
29 Feb 2012 News
Summary: The 19th Session of the Human Rights Council opened today in Geneva with the President of the Council announcing...
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UN: Human Rights Council holds urgent debate on Syria
28 Feb 2012 News
Summary: On 28 March, the Human Rights Council held an urgent debate on the human rights and humanitarian situation in...
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CRC COMPLAINTS MECHANISM: Twenty States sign new Optional Protocol
28 Feb 2012 News
Summary: Twenty States today signed the new Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a complaints...
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HRC: Advisory Committee adopts seven recommendations to the Human Rights Council
27 Feb 2012 News
Summary: On 24 February, the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee adopted seven recommendations to be transmitted to...
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ACCOUNTABILITY: Corporations must be held accountable for human rights violations
22 Feb 2012 News
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HRC: Advisory Committee opens eighth session
21 Feb 2012 News
Summary: The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee today opened its eighth session, hearing statements from the...
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