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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
Statement on the Protests against Systemic Racism in the United States
_This statement is issued by independent experts* of the Special Procedures of the United…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
COVID-19: The suffering and resilience of LGBT persons must be visible and inform the actions of States
On the eve of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) on…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
UN experts appeal for immediate and unconditional release of the Baha’is in Yemen
GENEVA (23 April 2020) – UN human rights experts* have urged the de facto…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
UN expert warns against religious hatred and intolerance during COVID-19 outbreak
GENEVA (22 April 2020) – States must ensure COVID-19 measures are not twisted for…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
Rise in antisemitic hatred during COVID-19 must be countered with tougher measures, says UN expert
GENEVA (17 April 2020) – Antisemitic hate speech has risen alarmingly since the outbreak…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
COVID-19 security measures no excuse for excessive use of force, say UN Special Rapporteurs
GENEVA (17 April 2020) – UN Human rights experts* have expressed grave concern at…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
“Leave no one behind” – Don’t forget your commitments in your response to the COVID-19 crises, UN expert urges States
GENEVA (9 April 2020) – Governments worldwide and the international financial institutions should remain…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
“Unacceptable” – UN expert urges better protection of older persons facing the highest risk of the COVID-19 pandemic
GENEVA (27 March 2020) – Society has a duty to exercise solidarity and better…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
No exceptions with COVID-19: “Everyone has the right to life-saving interventions” – UN experts say
GENEVA (26 March 2020) – The COVID-19 crisis cannot be solved with public health…
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