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UN human rights office speaks out against targeting of Roma in Bulgaria

The United Nations human rights office today voiced deep concern about the anti-Roma demonstrations and accompanying hate speech that have been occurring in Bulgaria, and called on authorities to combat discrimination and protect minority groups.

UN rights body hits out against violence based on sexual orientation

The United Nations Human Rights Council today expressed grave concern at the violence and discrimination experienced by people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity and called for a global study to document the suffering they face.