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Somalia: UN expert urges end to inhuman practices after recent stonings
27 November 2009 - An independent United Nations human rights expert today condemned the series of stonings that have been taking place in Somalia, and called for an urgent end to such “cruel, inhuman and degrading” practices.
Sudan: Senior UN rights official praises agreement to end use of child soldiers
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22 November 2009 - A top United Nations human rights official today welcomed a deal agreed by a former rebel group in southern Sudan to end the use of child soldiers among its ranks, while warning of the threat posed to children by various armed militia operating in the region.
Ensuring child rights still a challenge, 20 years after treaty – UN officials
20 November 2009 - The Convention on the Rights of the Child has become the most widely accepted human rights treaty in history, but 20 years after its adoption, much more remains to be done to turn its promises into reality for millions worldwide, top United Nations officials said today.
Violence against Kyrgyz woman rising despite legal restraints, UN expert says
17 November 2009 - Despite the encouraging commitments by the Kyrgyz Government, women and girls are increasingly vulnerable to violence, exploitation and destitution, an independent United Nations human rights expert said today following her first mission to the country.
UN rights chief urges South Asian judges to facilitate access to justice for all
17 November 2009 - The United Nations human rights chief has called on judges across South Asia to ensure that everyone has access to justice, as part of efforts to combat the scourges of inequality and discrimination.
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- Girl Child, Eliminating Racism, Protecting Human Rights while Countering Terrorism among Issues, as Third Committee Approves Five More Texts, Concludes Session - 24 November 2009
- Secretary-General Meets with Members of Panel Tasked with Probing Alleged Human Rights Violations during Events on 29 September 2009 in Conakry, Guinea - 18 November 2009
- Secretary-General, in Message on International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, Urges Ending Discrimination, Reaffirming Women’s Human Rights - 18 November 2009
- States Parties to International Civil and Political Rights Covenant Elect Mahjoub El Haiba (Morocco) to Fill Vacancy on Human Rights Committee - 9 November 2009
- Secretary-General Says United Nations, Anti-Defamation League Share Commitment to Justice, Human Rights, in New York Remarks - 4 November 2009
- Secretary-General, in Remarks to Third Global Forum, Presents Vision of Migration as System of Legal, Dignified Mobility with Full Respect for Human Rights - 4 November 2009
- General Assembly Considers Annual Report of Human Rights Council - 30 October 2009