rights

Acting UN human rights chief calls for accountability for Iraqi rights

26 April 2004
While lauding the work of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, the acting UN chief for human rights said since the body had puzzlingly excluded Iraq from its decisions on rights in armed conflicts, he would initiate the compilation of such a report.

UN human rights commission extends mandate of expert on indigenous rights

21 April 2004
The mandate of the United Nations human rights expert who records and tries to help correct violations of the rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people has been renewed for another three years by the UN Commission on Human Rights.

Contradictory laws undermine children’s right to education – UN report

20 April 2004
The right of children to education is being seriously undermined in dozens of countries by contradictory laws that allow them to work, be married or held criminally responsible at an age when they are legally bound to be in school, according to a new United Nations report launched today.

UN rights commission concerned by negative stereotyping of religions

14 April 2004
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights has expressed concern at the negative stereotyping of religions in some regions and the frequent and inaccurate association of Islam with terrorism and human rights violations.

Plight of migrants and indigenous people taken up by UN rights commission

8 April 2004
The chief United Nations human rights body today turned its attention to the plight of migrants and indigenous people, hearing reports on violence suffered by millions of migrants and abuses against the civil liberties of native populations in many countries.

25 million displaced persons still need protection and aid, UN rights commission told

7 April 2004
While the international community has taken strides to respond to the plight of people uprooted from their homes because of war and conflict, 25 million people in Africa, Asia and South America remain desperately in need of protection and assistance, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights was told today.

Two UN experts urge stepped-up efforts to protect children's rights

6 April 2004
United Nations experts dealing with the exploitation of children and their subjection to violence today urged intensified international attention to widespread abuses committed against these young victims.

Independent UN human rights committee examines situations in five countries

2 April 2004
The United Nations Human Rights Committee, ending its three-week examination of reports from five governments, found violations of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights governing domestic violence and warned that much counter-terrorism legislation was framed in such a way that it could reduce human rights protections.

Arbitrary use of force spreads, summary executions continue - UN rights experts

1 April 2004
United Nations human rights experts addressing the Geneva-based UN Commission on Human Rights are warning of a global upsurge in illegal killings as well as the emerging threat of torture being used against persons with HIV/AIDS.

Fight against terrorism could restrict right to free expression, UN expert warns

1 April 2004
The legitimate efforts of many countries to prevent terrorism might be restricting the basic human right to information, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of expression told the UN Commission on Human Rights today.