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Mexico must strengthen its protection of human rights, reduce use of military – UN expert
03 May 2013 – A United Nations independent expert today urged the Mexican Government to strengthen the national structures that protect human rights, in particular the right to life, and reduce the involvement of the military in policing to reduce the use of force in the country.
On ‘Girls in ICT Day,’ UN encourages jobs in information and communications technology
25 April 2013 – In a world where more than 95 per cent of jobs have a digital component, more girls need to get involved in science, technology, engineering and math, the head of the United Nations telecommunications agency urged today, marking “Girls in ICT Day.”
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