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Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (2011), para. 13
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- 5. Requests the United Nations Conciliation Commission for Palestine, established under General Assembly resolution 194 (III), and other United Nations bodies associated with the question of Palestine to continue to cooperate fully with the Committee and to make available to it, at its request, the relevant information and documentation which they have at their disposal;
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine (2018), para. 42
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- Gravely concerned over the negative developments that have continued to occur in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, including the escalation of violence and excessive use of force, resulting in a large number of deaths and injuries, mostly among Palestinian civilians, including children and women, as well as the continued construction and expansion of settlements and the wall, the arbitrary arrest and detention of Palestinian civilians, the acts of violence, vandalism and brutality committed against Palestinian civilians by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, the widespread destruction of public and private Palestinian property, including religious sites, and infrastructure and the demolition of homes, including if carried out as a means of collective punishment, the internal forced displacement of civilians, especially among the Bedouin community, and the consequent deterioration of the socioeconomic and humanitarian conditions of the Palestinian people,
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Persons on the move
- Women
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Persons displaced as a result of the June 1967 and subsequent hostilities (2001), para. 07
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- Taking note of the relevant provisions of the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements, signed in Washington, D.C., on 13 September 1993 by the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, 3 with regard to the modalities for the admission of persons displaced in 1967, and concerned that the process agreed upon has not yet been effected,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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The use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination (2018), para. 11
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- 2. Recognizes that armed conflicts, terrorism, arms trafficking and covert operations by third Powers encourage, inter alia, the demand for mercenaries and for private military and security companies on the global market;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Follow-up to the Regional Conference to Address theProblems of Refugees, Displaced Persons, Other Forms of Involuntary Displacement and Returnees in the Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Relevant Neighbouring States (2002), para. 04
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- Having considered the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 2
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Technical assistance to Côte d’Ivoire in the field of human rights (2012), para. 18
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- 9. Notes with concern the seriousness of the humanitarian situation on the ground, and calls on United Nations agencies and other relevant actors to continue to cooperate with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to provide assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons, in conformity with the measures put in place by the Ivorian Government, so as to encourage their safe and voluntary return to their homes;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel (2007), para. 19
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- 2. Urges all States to take the necessary measures to ensure the full and effective implementation of the relevant principles and rules of international law, including international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law related to the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and United Nations personnel;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Missing persons (2009), para. 15
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- 2. Calls upon States that are parties to an armed conflict to take all appropriate measures to prevent persons from going missing in connection with armed conflict and account for persons reported missing as a result of such a situation;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development (2014), para. 14
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- Recognizing the high numbers of persons affected by natural disasters, including in this respect internally displaced persons, and the need to address the humanitarian and development needs arising from internal displacement throughout the world owing to natural disasters, and encouraging all relevant actors to consider making use of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement 4 when dealing with
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Division for Palestinian Rights of the Secretariat (2009), para. 08
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- 4. Also requests the Secretary-General to ensure the continued cooperation of the Department of Public Information and other units of the Secretariat in enabling the Division to perform its tasks and in covering adequately the various aspects of the question of Palestine;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Draft outcome document of the high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants (2016), para. 145
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- (d) Facilitate the socioeconomic reintegration of returnees;
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Special information programme on the question of Palestine of the Department of Public Information of the Secretariat (2001), para. 11
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- (a) To disseminate information on all the activities of the United Nations system relating to the question of Palestine, including reports on the work carried out by the relevant United Nations organizations;
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2001), para. 52
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- 27. Stresses the need for timely information about the level of cooperation and compliance with the International Tribunal and its orders, the status and programme for the return of refugees and displaced persons to and within Bosnia and Herzegovina and the status and implementation of the Agreement on Subregional Arms Control;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
Paragraph
Follow-up to the Regional Conference to Address the Problems of Refugees, Displaced Persons, Other Forms of Involuntary Displacement and Returnees in the Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Relevant Neighbouring States (2000), para. 28
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- 13. Emphasizes the necessity of fulfilling the recommendations contained in the Programme of Action relating to ensuring respect for human rights as an important factor in the management of migration flows, the consolidation of democracy, the rule of law and stability;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (2020), para. 67
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- (d) To tackle the root causes leading to outflows of migrants and refugees and to prosecute those involved in migrant smuggling, trafficking in human beings and extortion, while not criminalizing the victims of trafficking;
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Movement
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
Paragraph
Technical assistance and capacity-building to improve human rights in Libya (2018), para. 21
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- 8. Welcomes the commitment of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Libya, on behalf of the United Nations country team, to intensify the work on the ground of the United Nations to help to improve the living conditions of all people in Libya, including migrants, and looks forward to an increase in the presence of the United Nations in Libya, to plans for a new round of voluntary funding for 2018 for the Libya Humanitarian Response Plan and the Stabilization Facility for Libya, and to recommendations to increase the strategic coordination of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and United Nations agencies, funds and programmes in Libya;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Human rights of migrants (2010), para. 09
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- Bearing in mind also that policies and initiatives on the issue of migration, including those that refer to the orderly management of migration, should promote holistic approaches that take into account the causes and consequences of the phenomenon, as well as full respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of migrants,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine (2011), para. 66
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- 26. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his efforts with the parties concerned, and in consultation with the Security Council, towards the attainment of a peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the promotion of peace in the region and to submit to the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session a report on these efforts and on developments on this matter.
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination (2015), para. 09
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- Convinced that, notwithstanding the way in which mercenaries or mercenary- related activities are used or the form that they take to acquire some semblance of legitimacy, they are a threat to peace, security and the self-determination of peoples and an obstacle to the enjoyment of all human rights by peoples,
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Protection of migrants (2015), para. 79
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- 16. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General on the promotion and protection of human rights, including ways and means to promote the human rights of migrants, 23 and notes the recommended principles and guidelines on human rights at international borders prepared by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights referenced therein;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan (2018), para. 15
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- Noting that Israel has been planning, implementing, supporting and encouraging the establishment and expansion of settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, since 1967, through, inter alia, the granting of benefits and incentives to settlements and settlers,
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Special assistance for the economic recovery and reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2001), para. 17
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- 4. Renews its invitation to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to cooperate with the United Nations, the specialized agencies and other organizations in addressing the need for rehabilitation and reconstruction, and stresses the need for the Government to assist and protect the civilian population, including refugees and internally displaced persons within the territory of that country regardless of their origin;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Assistance to unaccompanied refugee minors (2000), para. 04
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- Bearing in mind that unaccompanied refugee minors are among the most vulnerable refugees and the most at risk of neglect, violence, forced military recruitment, sexual assault and other abuses and therefore require special assistance and care,
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Adolescents
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Protection of migrants (2016), para. 86
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- 17. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council at their seventy-first and thirty-third sessions, respectively, a comprehensive report entitled “Human rights of migrants”, covering all aspects of the implementation of the present resolution;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Human rights and mass exoduses (2004), para. 11
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- Taking note of the work in progress of the United Nations system to clarify the role of the United Nations in post-conflict transition situations, including mass exodus situations,
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa (2013), para. 43
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- 30. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a comprehensive report on assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa to the General Assembly at its sixty-eighth session, taking fully into account the efforts expended by countries of asylum, under the item entitled “Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, questions relating to refugees, returnees and displaced persons and humanitarian questions”.
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
Paragraph
Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2002), para. 56
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- (k) To cooperate fully with the National Commission responsible for investigating allegations concerning the massacre of a large number of refugees and displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as with the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in considering the allegations in question, with a view to submitting to the Secretary- General, through the National Commission, a further progress report on the investigations concerning this matter;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran (2006), para. 22
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- (f) The continuing discrimination, and other human rights violations against persons belonging to ethnic and religious minorities, recognized or otherwise, including Arabs, Kurds, Baluchis, Christians, Jews and Sunni Muslims, the escalation and increased frequency of discrimination and other human rights violations against the Baha’i, including cases of arbitrary arrest and detention, the denial of freedom of religion or of publicly carrying out communal affairs, the disregard of property rights, the destruction of sites of religious importance, the suspension of social, educational and community-related activities and the denial of access to higher education, employment, pensions, adequate housing and other benefits and recent violent crackdowns on Kurds;
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Ethnic minorities
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons (2002), para. 11
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- Recognizing the central role of the Emergency Relief Coordinator for the inter- agency coordination of protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons, and in this regard welcoming the establishment of the Senior Inter-Agency Network on Internal Displacement and the decision to set up within the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat a unit for coordinating activities regarding internally displaced persons in order to promote better protection, assistance and development strategies for internally displaced persons, as well as to enhance further accountability by the United Nations system,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (2013), para. 26
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- Deploring also the killing and wounding of refugee children in the Agency schools by the Israeli occupying forces during the military operations between December 2008 and January 2009,
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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