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Top UN human rights official condemns murder of Mexican activist

23 October 2001
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, today condemned the killing of a Mexican human rights activist, Digna Ochoa, and called on the authorities to launch a vigorous probe into the crime.

UNICEF hails upcoming entry into force of key treaty on children's rights

23 October 2001
Welcoming the upcoming entry into force of a treaty on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said today the event would be a major step forward in the protection of children from exploitation, trafficking and sexual abuse.

In latest report, UN expert calls on Baghdad to respect Iraqi people's rights

22 October 2001
A United Nations expert has reiterated his earlier calls for the Government of Iraq to protect the human rights of Iraqi citizens, particularly as relating to religious freedom, forced relocations, the death penalty and the rights of women.

UN human rights expert meets with government, opposition officials in Myanmar

18 October 2001
A United Nations human rights expert monitoring the situation in Myanmar has just concluded a visit to the country, where he met with opposition and government officials.

UN committee to look at efforts of countries to implement key rights treaty

15 October 2001
The reports of five countries on their efforts to implement a key human rights treaty will top the agenda of a United Nations panel that opened its session today in Geneva.

Chair of UN Palestinian rights panel urges adherence to recent agreements

3 October 2001
Expressing cautious optimism about the results of a recent meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat, the chairman of a UN Palestinian rights panel has stressed the need for a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement, according to a document released today at UN Headquarters in New York.

UN expert reports progress on human rights in Iran, but says problems remain

27 September 2001
Iran has achieved progress in the area of human rights, but discrimination, suppression of dissent and other problems persist, according to a report by a United Nations expert released today at UN Headquarters in New York.

UN expert panel opens session to examine children's rights in 10 countries

24 September 2001
A United Nations expert panel today opened its latest session to examine the promotion and protection of children's rights in 10 countries.

UN human rights panel opens annual session in Geneva

30 July 2001
A United Nations expert panel on the promotion and protection of human rights opened its annual session today in Geneva, with women's rights, sexual slavery and discrimination against indigenous peoples high on its agenda.

Deputy Secretary-General urges renewed political commitment to children's rights

11 June 2001
As government representatives gathered in New York to lay the groundwork for an upcoming forum on children's rights, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette today urged a renewed political push to meet the needs of the world's young people.