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UN Special Procedures
The Special Procedures of are human rights experts independent from any govt or organization, serving in their individual capacity.
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🇿🇦 will make an official visit to from 16 to 26 September to assess human rights of people with . Learn more:
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Global spaces must take public seriously. Participation not only enhances the transparency, legitimacy & credibility of these spaces, but also contributes significantly to fulfilling their objectives. – at :
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UN expert says ’s planned annexation is illegal & puts at risk two-state solution: “Annexation is strictly prohibited under international law under any circumstances, let alone for political or electoral considerations" 👉 
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UN experts react with alarm to reports of attacks on demonstrators, arrests of activists & defenders, and threats to communications, as protests in continue. They urge to respect protesters’ rights 👉
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HRC SECRETARIAT Sep 12
Apply now! UN Special Procedures is looking for 13 new mandate holders. Qualified women and non-binary candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. More info here:
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UN Special Procedures Sep 11
States must act urgently to prevent rather than looking the other way – UN experts at . “The silence & lack of reaction on the part of the international community could be interpreted as a normalisation of these practices." 👉
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UN Special Procedures Sep 11
🚰🚿 To continue dialogue and enhance the impact of his country visits, is organising a side-event at to follow-up on his main conclusions on the to water & sanitation in Portugal, El Salvador, Tajikistan and Botswana. Mark your calendars 🗓
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UN Special Procedures Sep 11
📣13 new mandate holders will be appointed at , including: 🔸Food 🔸Poverty 🔸Indigenous peoples 🔸Housing 🔸Foreign debt 🔸Older persons 🔸Human rights defenders 🔸Contemporary slavery 🔸Child exploitation 🔸Myanmar 🔸Somalia 🔴Apply before 17 Oct.👉
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UN Special Procedures Sep 11
UN expert on right to development Saad Alfarargi makes recommendations to States, int'l organisations & non-state actors with guidelines on practical implementation of the right to in latest report to :   LIVE 📺 
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HRC SECRETARIAT Sep 11
IE on enjoyment of all by , Ms Rosa Kornfeld-Matte and SR on the right to , Mr Saad Alfarargi present their reports. Will be followed by interactive discussion. Live:
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UN Special Procedures Sep 11
Megaprojects may improve livelihoods but they can also impede rights to water & sanitation. From lack of consent to environmental impacts, the consequences on are visible & recurrent. Tomorrow's side-event is an opportunity to discuss 's findings.
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HRC SECRETARIAT Sep 11
The WG on or and the SR on the promotion of , , and guarantees of non-recurrence, Mr Fabian Salvioli, present their reports. Watch live:
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UN Special Procedures Sep 11
The sector in should play a truly transformative role and serve as a catalyst to ensure the realisation of economic, social & cultural rights, and spur human development – :
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UN Special Procedures Sep 11
: UN expert welcomes solidarity agenda and urges more action on and ’ rights. Learn more:
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UN Special Procedures Sep 10
Trafficking in the Pacific: UN expert will be the keynote speaker at a special event tomorrow. If you are attending , you can join the discussion and learn about: ▶️ Fighting in the Pacific ▶️ Recent developments ▶️ Efforts to tackle the issue
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UN Special Procedures Sep 10
measures imposed by int'l financial institutions such as the IMF, regularly cause and could be considered responsible for complicity with economic reforms that violate human rights – . Read 👉
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UN Special Procedures Sep 10
should revise its new law of “national understanding”: If unchanged, it may prevent victims of serious getting fair & equitable justice ⚖️ – UN expert . Learn more:
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UN Special Procedures Sep 10
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Safe and healthy work conditions are a obligation. Join at this side-event to learn more about progress and challenges to make this fundamental right a reality for all. 🔗
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UN Special Procedures Sep 9
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: When implemented, 🆕 principles will help strengthen the coherence between and occupational health and safety standards, especially with respect to the exposure of workers to toxic substances. 👉
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UN Special Procedures Sep 9
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: presents new principles on & protection of workers from exposure to substances. Grounded in international human rights law, the principles are rooted in nearly 25 years of research & analysis. Learn more:
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