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HR/CN/918
16 April 1999


Press Release
HR/CN/918


COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES CHAIRPERSON'S STATEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN CENTRAL AMERICA AFTER HURRICANE MITCH

19990416

(Reissued as received.)

GENEVA, 16 April (UN Information Service) -- The Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights, Anne Anderson, this morning issued a statement on human rights in Central America in the context of reconstruction and rehabilitation after Hurricane Mitch.

HR/CN/916
16 April 1999


Press Release
HR/CN/916


COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS CONCLUDES REVIEW OF RIGHTS OF CHILDREN

19990416

GENEVA, 15 April (UN Information Service) -- The Commission on Human Rights heard tonight from many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urging greater protection of children before concluding its annual debate on the topic.

HR/CN/917
16 April 1999


Press Release
HR/CN/917


COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS CONCLUDES REVIEW OF RIGHTS OF CHILDREN

19990416

GENEVA, 15 April (UN Information Service) -- The Commission on Human Rights heard tonight from many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urging greater protection of children before concluding its annual debate on the topic.