Declarations, resolutions and advisory opinions

In a resolution (A/HRC/16/L.13/Rev.1) regarding the rights of the child: a holistic approach to the protection and promotion of the rights of children working and/or living on the street, adopted without a vote, the Council strongly condemns the violations and abuses of the rights of children living and/or working on the street. These violations include discrimination and stigmatization, lack of access to basic services, including education and basic health care, and all forms of violence, abuse, maltreatment, neglect or negligent treatment experienced by them.

Declaration adopted on the International Freedom of Expression day (3 May 2010) in Brisbane Australia. The Declaration also calls on media professionals to raise awareness of the Right to Information and for UNESCO to assist governments, individuals and others in realising the Right to Information as well as UNESCO adopting its own internal rules on accessing information (Article 19).

Adopted by the Security Council at its 6176th meeting, on 4 August 2009

Solicitud de Opinión Consultiva presentada por la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humano 27 de enero de 2009