rights

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.