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SUDAN: Deadline for Independent Expert nominations extended
24 Jan 2012 News
Summary: The deadline for the submission of applications for the mandate of Independent Expert on the situation of human...
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INDIGENOUS AND MINORITY GROUPS: UN publishes latest newsletter
18 Jan 2012 News
Summary: The Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Section of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has...
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UN: Expert calls for contributions to report on detention of migrants
17 Jan 2012 News
Summary: The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants is seeking contributions for his upcoming report on the...
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UN TREATY BODY REFORM: Consultation process reaches decisive stage
17 Jan 2012 News
Summary: The consultation process for strengthening the Treaty Body system, which began with the Dublin meeting in...
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GENDER VIOLENCE: “Man up” to end violence against women
9 Jan 2012 News
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: Report deadlines for upcoming 19th session
3 Jan 2012 News
Summary: The deadline for NGOs to submit reports ahead of the 19th session of the Human Rights Council has been released. ...
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DISCRIMINATION: Opening the door to equality - access to justice for Dalits in Nepal
23 Dec 2011 News
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UN: Special Rapporteur on independence of judges and lawyers calls for contributions
21 Dec 2011 News
Summary: The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers is inviting stakeholders to share information...
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DISCRIMINATION: UN call for States to tackle homophobic bullying
14 Dec 2011 News
Summary: Homophobic bullying was described as a grave violation of human rights and a public health crisis....
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: Draft programme for 19th session released
14 Dec 2011 News
Summary: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has released a draft programme for the 19th session...
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