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The Special Procedures of are human rights experts independent from any govt or organization, serving in their individual capacity.

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  1. 2 hours ago

    🇿🇦 will make an official visit to from 16 to 26 September to assess human rights of people with . Learn more:

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    During in South Africa, celebrate the remarkable contributions of persons with albinism. Remember those who have been attacked, lost their lives or were mutilated because of prejudice. Diversity is our strength.
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  2. 5 hours ago

    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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  3. 20 hours ago

    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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  4. 23 hours ago

    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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    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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    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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  11. 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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    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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  13. 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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  14. Sep 11

    : UN expert welcomes solidarity agenda and urges more action on and ’ rights. Learn more:

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Sep 10

    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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  19. Sep 9

    : 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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  20. Sep 9

    : 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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