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Civil society crucial in advancing human rights, UN officials tell Paris meeting
3 September 2008 - Top United Nations officials have highlighted the important role played by civil society in advancing human rights around the world, as a major United Nations conference bringing together some 2,000 representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from 90 countries got under way in Paris today.
UN urges Iran not to impose death penalty on juveniles
2 September 2008 - The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has urged Iran not to impose the death penalty on juvenile offenders, following reports that two minors were recently put to death, in violation of the country’s obligations under international law.
New UN human rights chief takes up post
1 September 2008 - Navanethem Pillay today began her duties as the top United Nations human rights official, taking over a growing office that now has 1,000 staff working in 50 countries.
Secretary-General convenes senior UN staff retreat in Italy
29 August 2008 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon opened a retreat today in Turin, Italy, for dozens of senior United Nations officials to discuss how the Organization can best tackle key global challenges, including climate change, the food crisis, human rights and staff safety.
Ban urges redoubling of efforts to protect, promote human rights for all
28 August 2008 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the progress made since the holding of a landmark United Nations human rights meeting in 1993, while calling for a redoubling of efforts to ensure that everyone around world is able to enjoy their rights.
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- DPI/NGO CONFERENCE HOLDS PANEL DISCUSSION ON ‘ADDRESSING GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS: PREVENTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY’ - 5 September 2008
- DPI/NGO CONFERENCE HOLDS ROUND TABLE ON ‘HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION AND LEARNING AS A WAY OF LIFE’ - 5 September 2008
- WRAP-UP PRESS CONFERENCE FOR SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL DPI/NGO CONFERENCE, ON THEME ‘REAFFIRMING HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL: THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION AT 60’ - 5 September 2008
- DPI/NGO CONFERENCE HOLDS PANEL DISCUSSION ON ‘HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMAN SECURITY’ - 4 September 2008
- DPI/NGO CONFERENCE HOLDS PANEL DISCUSSION ON ‘OVERCOMING DISCRIMINATION TO REALIZE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY FOR ALL’ - 4 September 2008
- STATES PARTIES TO COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS ELECT NINE MEMBERS TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE - 4 September 2008
- ‘REAFFIRMING HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL: THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION AT 60’ THEME, AS ANNUAL DPI/NGO CONFERENCE OPENS - 3 September 2008