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UN: Address Egypt’s Assault on Rights

by DC Editors - September 18, 2019

UN: Address Egypt’s Assault on Rights

The United Nations Human Rights Council should use the upcoming review of Egypt’s human rights records to address unprecedented levels of repression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Egypt, Middle East, United Nations

Remembering a Powerful Voice in the Disability Rights Movement

by DC Editors - September 10, 2019

Remembering a Powerful Voice in the Disability Rights Movement

HRW: it is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Marca Bristo, tireless partner to and supporter of Human Rights Watch’s Disability Rights program.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, United Nations

UN: Act to Prevent Future Atrocities

by DC Editors - September 8, 2019

UN: Act to Prevent Future Atrocities

UN Secretary-General Guterres should act to prevent future UN failures in the face of atrocities, a coalition of 16 organizations said in a joint letter.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, United Nations

UN Official Calls Zimbabwe Crackdown on Activists ‘Intolerable’

by DC Editors - August 29, 2019

UN Official Calls Zimbabwe Crackdown on Activists 'Intolerable'

Outgoing UN Resident Coordinator in Zimbabwe, Bishow Parajuli, says the current crackdown targeting opposition demonstrators and activists is “intolerable.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, United Nations, Zimbabwe

Rights of the Child: Myanmar’s New Children’s Law a Step Forward

by DC Editors - August 28, 2019

Myanmar’s New Children’s Law a Step Forward

Myanmar has finally enacted a law to protect the rights of children. The law is consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, United Nations

Research Seeks Best Timing And Sequencing For Transitional Elections

by DC Editors - July 6, 2019

Research Seeks Best Timing and Sequencing of Transitional Elections

International IDEA’s analysis is relevant to different types of complex political change that the UN addresses in its daily work.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Science, United Nations, Worldwide

Historic Ending Of UN Peacekeeping Role In Haiti As Political Mission Begins

by DC Editors - June 27, 2019

Historic Ending Of UN Peacekeeping Role In Haiti As Political Mission Begins

BINUH will be run by a Special Representative,to assist Government of Haiti with planning elections; training the Haitian National Police on human rights.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Haiti, United Nations

Eritrea’s Human Rights Crisis Requires Ongoing Scrutiny

by DC Editors - June 26, 2019

Eritrea’s Human Rights Crisis Requires Ongoing Scrutiny

At the 41st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council starting today, states will discuss whether to keep Eritrea in the spotlight.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Eritrea, United Nations

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Venezuela to Free Jailed Dissidents

by DC Editors - June 24, 2019

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Venezuelan Government to Free Jailed Dissidents

U.N. Human Rights chief Michelle urges Venezuelan government to free hundreds of jailed dissidents who were arrested for participating in peaceful protests.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Political Dissidents, South America, United Nations, Venezuela

Actress Priyanka Chopra Promotes Refugee Education on Ethiopia Visit

by DC Editors - May 23, 2019

Actress Priyanka Chopra Promotes Refugee Education on Ethiopia Visit

Chopra is a goodwill ambassador for the UN children’s agency. She spoke with Associated Press after visiting a school for refugees from neighboring Sudan.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Celebrity Politics, Education, Ethiopia, Sudan, United Nations

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