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Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, para. 2
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- Recalling the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Optional Protocol thereto on the involvement of children in armed conflict, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, and affirming that these human rights instruments, among others, are applicable to and must be respected in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Situation of human rights in Myanmar, para. 35
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- Resolution
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- 18. Strongly encourages the Government of Myanmar to take the measures necessary to address discrimination and prejudice against women, children and members of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities across the country, and to take further action to publicly condemn and speak out against national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, and to adopt measures against incitement to imminent violence based on nationality, race or religion or belief, while upholding freedom of expression, and to increase efforts further to promote inclusion, respect for diversity and peaceful coexistence in all sectors of society, in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 16/18 of 24 March 2011 and the Rabat Plan of Action on the prohibition of advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence by, inter alia, further facilitating interfaith and intercommunal dialogue;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Ethnic minorities
- Women
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Situation of human rights in the People's Democratic Republic of Korea, para. 13
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- Resolution
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- Recognizing that particular risk factors affect women, children, persons with disabilities and the elderly, and the need to ensure the full enjoyment of all their human rights and fundamental freedoms by them against neglect, abuse, exploitation and violence, and taking note in this regard of the concluding observations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on the combined second to fourth periodic reports of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea2 and the concluding observations of
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Older persons
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Terrorism and human rights, para. 15
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- Resolution
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- Deeply deploring the suffering caused by terrorism to the victims and their families and, while stressing the need to promote and protect the rights of victims of terrorism, in particular women and children, reaffirming its profound solidarity with them and stressing the importance of providing them with proper support and assistance while respecting, inter alia, considerations regarding remembrance, dignity, respect, accountability, truth and justice, in accordance with international law,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Women
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Equality and non-discrimination of persons disabilitiesand the right of persons with disabilities to access to justice, para. 13
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- Resolution
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- Recalling the general principles reflected in the Convention, namely, non-discrimination, full and effective participation and inclusion in society, respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity, equality between men and women, and respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Men
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and unilateral coercive measures, para. 39
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- Resolution
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- 7. Also expresses its grave concern that, in some countries, the socioeconomic conditions of family members, particularly women and children, are adversely affected by unilateral coercive measures, imposed and maintained contrary to international law and the Charter, that create obstacles to trade relations among States, restrict movement through various means of transport, impede the full realization of social and economic development and hinder the well-being of the population in the affected countries, with particular consequences for women, children, including adolescents, the elderly and persons with disabilities;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Adolescents
- Children
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 61
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- 30. Decides to continue its consideration of the question of the rights of the child in accordance with its programme of work and its resolutions 7/29 of 28 March 2008 and 19/37 of 23 March 2012, and to focus its next annual full-day meeting on the theme “Empowering children with disabilities for the enjoyment of their human rights, including through inclusive education”, and requests the High Commissioner to prepare a report on
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 54
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- Resolution
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- 26(h) Create quality and meaningful child-friendly and gender-sensitive spaces to provide nurturing environments where children have access to play, recreation, leisure and
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 52
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- Resolution
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- 26(f) Provide age-appropriate and gender-sensitive mental health and psychosocial support tailored to children in the context of humanitarian situations, based on respect for human rights and for their dignity, integrity and autonomy, to prevent and address distress, fear and trauma and to help to build their resilience; in particular, where a child has been a victim of violence or exploitation or has acquired an injury or disability, adopt durable solutions to ensure that the child has access to long-term care and protection, including health care, psychosocial support, social services and education, including human rights education, vocational training and life skills education;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 48
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- Resolution
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- 26(b) Promote child-centred innovation, empowering children to be agents of positive change and building their resilience through the development of innovative child-centred participatory approaches, encourage children to be involved in their own protection, and support them in developing self-protective skills;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 47
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- Resolution
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- 26(a) Conduct child-inclusive planning and assess child protection needs and vulnerabilities when making age-, disability- and gender-sensitive provisions for emergency preparedness, humanitarian response and assistance;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 45
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- Resolution
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- 25. Calls upon States to promote the meaningful participation of and active consultation with children and adolescents affected by humanitarian situations on all issues affecting them, and to raise awareness about their rights through safe spaces, forums and support networks that provide children with information, life skills and leadership skills training and opportunities to be empowered, to express themselves and to participate meaningfully, consistent with their evolving capacities, during and after an emergency;
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Adolescents
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 44
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- Resolution
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- 24. Encourages States, local authorities, the United Nations system, regional organizations and civil society, and invites donors and other assisting countries, to address the vulnerabilities and capacities of children, particularly girls, through gender-responsive programming, including with regard to sexual and reproductive health and the means to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence, various forms of exploitation and neglect, and harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage, during emergencies and in post-disaster environments, and through the allocation of resources in their disaster risk reduction, response and recovery efforts, in coordination with the Governments of affected countries;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Girls
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 41
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- Resolution
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- 21. Calls upon States to respect, protect and fulfil the right of all children to education, including through increased emphasis on inclusive and quality education, and to promote school enrolment and retention among girls and children in vulnerable situations, such as children with disabilities, including in secondary school;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Girls
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 40
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- Resolution
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- 20. Urges States, in accordance with their obligations under relevant provisions of international human rights law, including the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, to promote the availability, quality, accessibility and acceptability of health-care services;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 38
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- Resolution
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- 18. Calls upon States to ensure that all decision-making and assessments regarding children in the context of humanitarian situations are age-, gender- and disability-sensitive, and that civil registration and vital statistics are an integral part of humanitarian assessments;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 37
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- Resolution
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- 17. Urges States, with the collaboration of relevant stakeholders and considering their obligation to ensure to the maximum extent possible the survival and development of the child, to take all measures necessary to ensure that no child is denied access to humanitarian assistance and to meet the needs of children in the context of humanitarian situations, including protection from all forms of violence, exploitation and abuse, including sexual and gender-based violence, the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation, food, shelter and health-care services, including with regard to immunization, nutrition, mental and psychological support and sexual and reproductive health-care services, rehabilitation and education;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Water & Sanitation
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 34
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- Resolution
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- of humanitarian emergencies, measures to address the increased vulnerability of girls to child, early and forced marriage and to protect children, especially girls, from sexual and gender-based violence, exploitation and abuse during humanitarian emergencies and situations of forced displacement, armed conflict and natural disaster, including by ensuring that health-care and education services, goods and facilities are available, accessible, acceptable and of quality and that safe counselling, reporting and complaint mechanisms are available to and accessible by all child victims of violence, including sexual violence;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Girls
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 23
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- Resolution
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- 5. Urges States to provide age-, disability- and gender-sensitive humanitarian assistance, including specialized child protection services, to children in the context of humanitarian situations, including refugee and displaced children, that takes into account the particular vulnerabilities and specific protection needs of children, including those who have been forced to flee violence, who have suffered persecution, who are the primary caregivers of families, who have disabilities or who are unaccompanied or separated;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Persons on the move
- Persons with disabilities
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 19
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- Resolution
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- 2. Calls upon States to take all measures necessary to ensure the enjoyment by children of all their human rights, without discrimination of any kind, including in the context of humanitarian situations;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 17
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- Resolution
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- Recognizing also the psychological distress that humanitarian situations cause children and their families, putting children at heightened risk for impaired developmental and health outcomes that can follow them throughout their lives,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 14
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- Resolution
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- Recognizing that children are disproportionately affected in complex humanitarian emergencies, which increases their vulnerability as refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, stateless persons, migrants and those remaining in areas of armed conflict, in particular when they are unaccompanied and separated,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 10
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- Resolution
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- Recognizing that humanitarian situations compromise the effective enjoyment of the rights of the child, including the rights to life, to survival, to development, to family relations and not to be separated from one’s parents against one’s will unless necessary for the best interests of the child, to the highest attainable standard of health, to an adequate standard of living, to education, to recreation and play and to be protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Rights of the child: protection of the rights of the child in humanitarian situations, para. 6
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- Resolution
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- Reaffirming further that the general principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including the best interests of the child, non-discrimination, participation, survival and development, provide the framework for all actions concerning children,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Promoting human rights through sport and the Olympic ideal, para. 42
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- Resolution
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- 4. Invites States and national, regional and international sports organizations to, where appropriate, implement new or strengthen existing programmes that provide more opportunities and facilitate barrier-free access to sport for all, in particular for children and youth, persons with disabilities, and women and girls, and substantially increase opportunities for women’s participation and leadership in all areas of sport, and in this
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Girls
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Youth
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Promoting human rights through sport and the Olympic ideal, para. 21
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- Resolution
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- human development, poverty alleviation, humanitarian assistance, health promotion, HIV and AIDS prevention, child and youth education, gender equality, peacebuilding and sustainable development,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Health
- Humanitarian
- Poverty
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Youth
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 8
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- Resolution
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- Recalling also the Paris Agreement, adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in which the parties acknowledged in the preamble that they should, when taking action to address climate change, respect, promote and consider their respective obligations with regard to human rights, the right to health, the rights of indigenous peoples, local communities, migrants, children, persons with disabilities and people in vulnerable situations and the right to development, as well as gender equality, the empowerment of women and intergenerational equity,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Ethnic minorities
- Persons on the move
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Adequate housing as a component of the rights to an adequate standard of living, and the right to non-discrimination in this context, para. 14
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- Resolution
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- Deeply concerned that inadequate housing, homelessness and forced eviction disproportionately affect women, children and persons with disabilities, and other persons who are marginalized and most vulnerable, each in different ways but with common structural causes, and that homelessness and tenure insecurity per se might result in discrimination, criminalization and further exclusion, particularly social and economic exclusion,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and indigenous peoples 2016, para. 5
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- Resolution
- Paragraph text
- Recognizing that indigenous women, youth, children and persons with disabilities face particular challenges and face multi-faceted and intersecting forms of discrimination in access to health services,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Ethnic minorities
- Persons with disabilities
- Youth
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Human rights and arbitrary deprivation of nationality 2016, para. 19
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- Resolution
- Paragraph text
- Stresses that the arbitrary deprivation of nationality places children in a situation of increased vulnerability to human rights violations;
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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