National Systems Should Reflect International Human Rights Standards, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Says
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The Human Rights Committee this afternoon continued its discussion on an initial report from the Government of Kyrgyzstan with the delegation saying that women were not enjoying their rights equally with their male counterparts.
GENEVA, 10 July (UN Information Service) -- The Human Rights Committee this afternoon briefly discussed the report of the chairpersons of the human rights treaty bodies who held their twelfth meeting at Geneva from 5 to 8 June 2000.
NEW YORK, 7 July (Office of the Special Representative) -- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Olara Otunnu, has welcomed the ratification by Canada of a new treaty designed to prevent anyone under 18 from participating in hostilities.
Experts to Examine Reports of Kyrgyzstan, Ireland, Kuwait and Australia
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The Preparatory Committee for the Special Session of the General Assembly in 2001 for Follow-up to the World Summit for Children met this morning to conclude its first substantive session. As it did so, it adopted a report on its work for the four-day session.
Speakers Also Stress Importance of Alleviating Poverty, Negative Effects of Globalization, Elimination of Child Labour
