rights

UN-backed seminar on indigenous peoples aims to protect their rights

15 December 2003
A United Nations-backed seminar on the relationship between States and indigenous peoples opened in Geneva today with a call to learn from history in a bid to elaborate new treaties to safeguard their rights.
President Julian Hunte presents award to one of the UN Human Rights winners

UN marks Human Rights Day with appeals, messages and ceremonies

10 December 2003
The United Nations system celebrated Human Rights Day around the world today, with Secretary-General Kofi Annan paying tribute to human rights defenders who “stand in the front lines of protection, casting the bright light of human rights into the darkest corners of tyranny and abuse.”

UN human rights agency appeals to donors for nearly $55 million for next year

5 December 2003
The United Nations human rights agency today appealed for $54.8 million in contributions to fund activities in the coming year and to continue efforts to strengthen the institution.
GA President Julian Hunte

UN human rights prize to be awarded next week

2 December 2003
An Argentine advocate for the disappeared, a Jordanian taboo-lifting family protection team, the handicapped son of a former Chinese leader turned disability defender, a human rights educator in the United States and a West African women’s peace-building network are the winners of this year’s United Nations human rights awards.