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Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile speaks during Special Session of the Human Rights Council.
UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré

In special address, Chile's President spotlights efficacy of UN Human Rights Council

29 March 2017
Addressing a special meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Chilean President today stressed the importance of multilateralism and the work of the 47-member body.
Women in Afghanistan.
UNAMA/Sayed Mohammad Shah

Afghanistan remains difficult place to be a woman: UN special envoy

10 March 2017
General News

Afghanistan remains one of the most difficult places in the world to be a woman, although the country has taken steps to advance women’s rights.

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