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UN rights chief calls on EU to adopt more ‘humane’ measures on migration

New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief today reiterated his profound concern about the situation faced by refugees and migrants “in extreme vulnerability,” and urged the European Union to adopt a more humane set of measures on migration at a summit next week. more

UN rights office voices concern at clampdown on political activism in Cambodia

New York, Oct 31 (JEN): The United Nations human rights office expressed concern on Saturday over a worsening climate for opposition politicians and activists in Cambodia, and stressed that ...

UN rights expert urges Brazil to introduce measures to ‘fulfill promises of equality’ for minorities

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) Warning that despite a wealth of legislation, minority groups in Brazil have not seen the promises of equality fulfilled, a United Nations human rights on Friday urge ...

UN rights expert tells 'free voices are vital partners' after Myanmar visit

New York, Aug 12 (JEN): Expressing concern over curbs to free expression and possible voter disenfranchisement in Myanmar ahead of upcoming elections in November, a United Nations human righ ...

UN rights experts hail Zambia’s move away from death penalty

New York, Jul 23 (JEN): The United Nations Special Rapporteurs on summary executions, Christof Heyns, and on torture, Juan E. Méndez, welcomed Zambian President Edgar Lungui’s decision to ...

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