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Journalists and Protection of Human Rights
For the Human Rights Agency, journalists are on the front line of defending and promoting the rights of all citizens to freedom of expression and access to information, which are
Dialogue with African organizations, September 20 at 11 a.m. (Geneva time)
We are pleased to inform you of an online meeting to be held on September 20 at 11:00 a.m. (Geneva time). The objective of the meeting will be “Listen to
The Human Rights Council: Missions and Challenges
The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system with the responsibility of supporting the promotion and protection of human rights across the
One billion children exposed to the impacts of climate change
The first climate risk index for children released on august 19 by UNICEF tells us that children living in the Central African Republic, Chad and Nigeria are the most exposed
Human Rights in Egypt: Challenges and Measures Taken
Although the constitution and Egyptian laws grant political rights to all citizens regardless of religion, gender, race, ethnicity, or any other distinction, women, Christians, Shiite Muslims, people of color, and
Tunisia: Human Rights and Economic Issues Worsened by COVID-19
The poor governance and low levels of investment have led to a stagnant economy in Tunisia. Although progressive social and reproductive health laws in the country have created a false
Human Rights Agency condemns attacks against civilians in Mali
According to the UN during attacks on civilians on August 8 in the Gao region of Mali, at least 50 civilians were killed and several injured. The Human Rights Agency
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR): Mission & Challenges
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is an autonomous treaty body of the African Union, and formed by Commissioners under Article 31 of the African Charter, elected
The spread of terrorism in Africa, a great threat to human rights and democracy in African countries
Written statement presented by the Human Rights Agency to the 47th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council – May 2021 We are now facing a rapid spread of
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed up to 124 million more people into extreme poverty
On World Day this year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) launched a campaign titled “Victims’ Voices Leads the Way” to highlight untold stories of victims and
