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Special Rapporteur on cultural rights, Farida Shaheed.
UN Multimedia

UN rights expert calls on Viet Nam to ensure pluralistic cultural expression

29 November 2013
Now that Viet Nam has made great strides in economic development, it is time to increase opportunities for public debate and better protect ethnic, artistic and academic freedom of expression, an independent United Nations human rights expert said today.
Hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
OHCHR

UN rights office names hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ‘equality champions’

26 November 2013
The United Nations campaign promoting greater respect for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons worldwide got a boost today from rapper Macklemore and music producer Ryan Lewis, who have been designated Equality Champions.