News and Update
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New UPR Modalities For the Second Cycle
On 17 June 2011, the Human Rights Council (HRC) completed the review of its work and functioning by adopting decision…
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Colombia: Obstacles to Care for Abused, Displaced Women
Human Rights Watch has said Colombia’s laws on violence against women are not adequately protecting victims displaced by armed conflicts.…
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SOUTH SUDAN: Women and children bear brunt of Jonglei violence
JUBA – Violence against women and children in communal clashes and cattle rustling is reported to be on the increase…
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Costa Rica’ Ban on In-Vitro Fertilization, Human Rights Violation , says Court
Families who seek to have children through in-vitro fertilization can now go ahead and have them in Costa Rica. This…
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Uganda’s Oromait is world’s youngest lawmaker
Proscovia Oromait, is world’s youngest lawmaker when she became a member of the Uganda’s parliament at 20. In a report…
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NGOs participation in the UPR
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a state-driven exercise. However, despite the limited role during the interactive dialogue, Non-governmental organizations…
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