The 11th Meeting of the 47th session of the human rights council on 28 June 2021 saw the Special Adviser to the Secretary General on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu of Kenya present her mandate. … Read more →
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#HRC47 DAY 5: How to address the housing issues of internally displaced persons
The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Ms. Cecilia Jimenez-Damary, presented her report addressing housing, land and property in the context of internal displacement to the UN Human Rights Council on 25 June, and her plan of action for advancing prevention, protection and solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs). … Read more →
German football stadiums light up in rainbow colours in support of Hungary’s LGBT+ community
Dozens of football stadiums across Germany can be found adorned in the rainbow colours of the LGBT+ pride flag; a show of solidarity in response to UEFA’s controversial decision to block a similar demonstration in Munich during Germany’s EURO 2020 match with Hungary. … Read more →
#HRC47 DAY 4: Health and Education – Global solidarity is the antidote to COVID-19
The UN Special Rapporteur for mental and physical health, Ms. Tlaleng Mofokeng, laid out her objectives very clearly on Day 4 of the Human Rights Council 47th session, … Read more →
“Ecocide” and its human rights implications
An expert team of international lawyers has revealed a new legal definition for “ecocide” which they are hoping will be adopted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). … Read more →
#HRC47 DAY 3: Widespread migrant pushbacks cause concern in the United Nations
23 June 2021: The UN was presented with a report to address the human rights impact of push backs of migrants on land and at sea.
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