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HR/CN/1063
29/03/2004
Press Release
HR/CN/1063


INDEPENDENT EXPERT TELLS COMMISSION THAT EXTREME POVERTY NEGATES ALL RIGHTS


Numerous NGOs Speak as General Debate

Concludes On Worldwide Human Rights Situation


(Reissued as received.)


GENEVA, 29 March (UN Information Service) -- The Independent Expert on extreme poverty told the Commission on Human Rights this morning that such poverty amounted to an absolute denial of human rights wherever it occurred.

HR/CN/1061
25/03/2004
Press Release
HR/CN/1061


NGOS ALLEGE WIDESPREAD HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES


Commission Continues Debate on Question of Violations Anywhere in World


(Reissued as received.)


GENEVA, 25 March (UN Information Service) -- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) speaking before the Commission on Human Rights this afternoon charged that violations were occurring in numerous countries and regions.