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12 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism.

Ben Saul, the Special Rapporteur on human rights and terrorism, presented two reports to the Council, highlighting the need for effective laws, international definitions, and progress in combating terrorism.

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12 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Annual Discussion on the Rights of the Child

At the UN in Geneva representatives from various states discussed children's rights and inclusive social protection, highlighting the alarming statistics of 1.77 billion children lacking access to social protection.

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8 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council, Special Rapporteur against Torture

Alice Jill Edwads presented two reports to the Human Rights Council, highlighting prison conditions and Ukraine's torture, recommending staff recruitment, salaries, training, and international standards, and addressing vulnerable groups.

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8 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council, Panel discussion on countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence

The Human Rights Council discussed the causes and impacts of religious hatred, urging states to develop anti-discrimination legislation and collaborate with civil society to combat hate online.

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1 Nov

UN Director Resigns Over ‘Genocide’ in Gaza, Accuses Western Nations of Complicity

Craig Mokhiber, UN high commissioner for human rights, resigned over failure to prevent Palestinian civilian genocide in Gaza, accusing US, UK, and Europe of complicity and advocating for a single, democratic state.

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4 Sep

UN Probes Saudi Oil Firm Aramco and It’s Bank over Climate Related Human Rights Abuses

UN Experts have expressed concern over Saudi oil giant Aramco's failure to reduce carbon emissions and breach of human rights, highlighting the company's legal responsibility.

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29 Aug

Papua New Guinea: UN Welcomes Parliament’s Decision to Repeal Capital Punishment

Papua New Guinea abolished the death penalty in 2022, citing its ineffectiveness and Christian values. The decision marks the end of capital punishment in the Oceania region, with Togo remaining a de facto abolitionist state.

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29 Aug

Kanjuruhan Tragedy and the Culture of Police Violence and Impunity in Indonesia

In October 2022, a football match in Malang, Indonesia, led to a riot and stampede resulting in 125 deaths, highlighting police violence and impunity in the country, and urging for reform.

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21 Aug

Montana Court’s Historic Decision Recognizing State’s Responsibility to Protect Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment

On August 14, 2023, a judge in Montana District Court pronounced a landmark decision affirming the constitutional right to safe climate, in a lawsuit Held v. Montana.

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