Human Rights

On International Migrants Day, human rights experts call for end to criminalization of irregular migration

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Zimbabwean migrants at a temporary shelter in South Africa.

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OSCE meeting in Istanbul ends with call for effective human rights education for law enforcement officials

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All 57 OSCE participating States have committed themselves to effective human rights education training for their law enforcement officials...

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UN seeks $8.5 billion to help millions in crisis-stricken countries around the world in 2013

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Global humanitarian needs for 2013 presented by from right: WFP Executive Director Ertharin...

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Iraq: Protect Palestinians in Iraqi Prisons

Iraqi authorities should investigate allegations of torture and unfair trials of Palestinians in Iraqi prisons. A recently concluded conference in Baghdad attended by the Iraqi president, Jalal Talabani, and the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas,...

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At UN-backed meeting, Cameroon and Nigeria agree to expedite boundary demarcation process

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Special Representative Said Djinnit (centre) with representatives of Nigeria and Cameroon.

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Following refugee camp visit, UN officials flag need for more funds to help displaced Syrians in Iraq

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Syrian refugees queue for relief items at Jordan's Za'atri camp.

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Serious shortcomings at asylum processing centre in Nauru, UN refugee agency warns

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A social centre for boat people on Nauru (2008).

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Children account for almost a third of all people trafficked globally – new UN report

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Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime Yury Fedotov.

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On Human Rights Day, UN officials highlight how every voice counts

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UN praises Africa for leading way with landmark treaty protecting internally displaced people

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Internally displaced Somalis at a feeding centre in Dobley, Lower Juba region.

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