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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
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
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
” Building Forward Fairer: Women’s rights to work and at work at the core of the COVID-19 recovery” (ILO study)
In a study titled “Building Forward Fairer: Women’s rights to work and at work at the core of the COVID-19 recovery” the International Labor Organization (ILO) warned that the losses
South Sudan: Two-thirds of children in desperate need of support
10 years after South Sudan’s independence, more children in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. The country’s infant mortality rate is among the highest in the world, with 1 in 10 children.
Africa: Foreign Investment and Human Rights Issues
Africa is one of the world’s regions in which foreign investors have had significant impacts, including the neglect of human rights and the support of corruption. Various African resources, including
Africa at the forefront of child labor regions
One in ten children worldwide is in child labor, that is 152 million children, 64 million girls and 88 million boys. Africa ranks first among the regions in terms of
420,000 people worldwide die each year after eating contaminated food
On June 7, World Food Safety Day, which aims to raise awareness and inspire action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, calls on all groups to act including countries
