UN JOINT INSPECTION UNIT PRESENTS REVIEW OF GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION

OF OFFICE OF HIGH COMMISSIONER

Commission Hears of Activities of National Human Rights Institutions

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COMMISSION ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS ON COMBATING DEFAMATION

OF RELIGIONS; RIGHT TO DEVELOPMENT

Concludes General Debate on Human Rights of Specific Groups and Individuals

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GENEVA, 13 April (UN Information Service) -- The Commission on Human Rights this morning adopted by recorded vote two resolutions on combating defamation of religions, and on the right to development.

COMMISSION HEARS REPORT ON SITUATION IN COLOMBIA

Some Reduction in Violence, but Human Rights Violations

Continue, Acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Says

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COMMISSION ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS ON IMPROVING FUNCTIONING

OF OFFICE OF HIGH COMMISSIONER, OTHER ISSUES

Debate Continues on Rights of Specific Groups and Individuals

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SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON HUMAN RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

ADDRESSES COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Representatives of Three United Nations Mechanisms

on Human Rights of Indigenous People Also Deliver Statements

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SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON MIGRANTS NOTES ACTS OF VIOLENCE,

ILL TREATMENT OF MIGRANTS AROUND WORLD

Commission Continues General Debate on Specific Groups, Individuals

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REPRESENTATIVE OF SECRETARY-GENERAL ON INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS,

SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON DISABILITY ADDRESS COMMISSION

Commission Concludes General Debate on Rights

Of Children, Starts Discussion on Specific Groups and Individuals

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SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON SALE OF CHILDREN, INDEPENDENT EXPERT

ON VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN PRESENT REPORTS

Commission Continues Debate on Rights of Child

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SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN WARNS

OF THREATS TO GAINS ON WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS

As Commission Continues Consideration of Women’s Human Rights,

Speakers Raise Issues on Human Trafficking, HIV/AIDS Infection, Domestic Violence

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CHAIRPERSON OF COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN CALLS

FOR GREATER ROLE FOR WOMEN IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Debate Continues on Human Rights of Women

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