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Technical assistance and capacity-building for Mali in the field of human rights, para. 12
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- Noting with satisfaction the fact that the Government of Mali and the signatory groups have renewed their commitment to expeditiously fulfil their obligations under the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, in particular the adoption of a calendar of priority actions, and the progress represented by the appointment of interim authorities, and stressing that much progress remains to be made towards the full implementation of the Agreement, in particular the effective implementation of decentralization, transitional justice, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, justice sector reform and security sector reform,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Right to work, para. 2
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- Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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High-level intersessional discussion celebrating the centenary of Nelson Mandela, para. 3
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- Guided also by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and recognizing that 2018 marks their seventieth and twenty-fifth anniversaries respectively,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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High-level intersessional discussion celebrating the centenary of Nelson Mandela, para. 2
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- Guided by the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Promoting human rights and Sustainable Development Goals through transparent, accountable and efficient public services delivery, para. 15
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- Acknowledging that non-discriminatory, efficient, accessible, accountable and transparent public services delivery consistent with citizens’ needs and feedback is one of the key components in building an anti-corruption environment in the public sector and contributes to the promotion and protection of human rights and the implementation of 2030 Agenda,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2012, para. 5
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- Taking note of the report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Human rights in the administration of justice, in particular juvenile justice 2015, para. 1
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- Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Mental health and human rights 2017, para. 15
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- Equally concerned that such practices may constitute or lead to violations and abuses of their human rights and fundamental freedoms, sometimes amounting to torture or other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, and conscious that greater commitment is needed to address all remaining challenges in this regard,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2016, para. 6
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- Aware of the crucial importance of the active involvement of civil society in processes of governance that affect the life of people,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2013, para. 10
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- Aware of the crucial importance of the active involvement of civil society in processes of governance that affect the life of people,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2013, para. 3
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- Recognizing the importance of the rights of everyone to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association to the full enjoyment of all human rights,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Human rights in the administration of justice, in particular juvenile justice 2013, para. 3
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- Welcoming the United Nations Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2012, para. 8
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- Aware of the crucial importance of active involvement of civil society in processes of governance that affect the life of people,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests 2012, para. 9
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- Reaffirming also that participation in public and peaceful protests should be entirely voluntary and uncoerced,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Freedom of opinion and expression 2009, para. 11
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- Takes note of the report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression (A/HRC/11/4), as well as his presentation and the interactive dialogue thereon at its eleventh session;
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2009
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Freedom of opinion and expression 2009, para. 8
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- Recalling that the exercise of the right to freedom of expression carries with it special duties and responsibilities, in accordance with article 19 (3) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2009
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The right to privacy in the digital age 2016, para. 27
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- Welcoming measures taken by business enterprises, on a voluntary basis, to provide transparency to their users about their policies regarding requests by State authorities for access to user data and information,
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The right to privacy in the digital age 2016, para. 25
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- Noting that general comment No. 16 recommends that States take effective measures to prevent the unlawful retention, processing and use of personal data stored by public authorities and business enterprises,
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The right to privacy in the digital age 2016, para. 6
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- Taking note of the reports of the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy and the reports of the Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression,
- Body
- United Nations General Assembly
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: mandate of the Special Rapporteur 2017, para. 4
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- Recalling also that the prohibition of torture is a peremptory norm of international law, and that international, regional and domestic courts have recognized the prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment to be customary international law,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: mandate of the Special Rapporteur 2017, para. 1
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- Recalling international human rights law, standards and guidelines on torture and other cruel inhuman degrading treatment or punishment,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The right to privacy in the digital age 2017, para. 27
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- Noting with deep concern that, in many countries, persons and organizations engaged in promoting and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms frequently face threats and harassment and suffer insecurity as well as unlawful or arbitrary interference with their right to privacy as a result of their activities,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The right to privacy in the digital age 2017, para. 24
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- Emphasizing that, in the digital age, technical solutions to secure and to protect the confidentiality of digital communications, including measures for encryption and anonymity, can be important to ensure the enjoyment of human rights, in particular the rights to privacy, to freedom of expression and to freedom of peaceful assembly and association,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The right to privacy in the digital age 2017, para. 7
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- Welcoming also the work of the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy, and taking note of the reports of the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy, of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism and of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Human rights and arbitrary deprivation of nationality 2016, para. 22
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- Recalling that arbitrarily depriving a person of his or her nationality may lead to statelessness, and in this regard expressing concern at various forms of discrimination against stateless persons that may violate the obligations of States under international human rights law,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the Internet 2016, para. 7
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- Noting that the exercise of human rights, in particular the right to freedom of expression, on the Internet is an issue of increasing interest and importance, as the rapid pace of technological development enables individuals all over the world to use new information and communications technology,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2016, para. 7
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- Taking note of the report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association submitted to the Human Rights Council at its thirty-second session,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2016, para. 4
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- Recalling Human Rights Council resolutions 5/1, on institution-building of the Council, and 5/2, on the Code of Conduct for Special Procedures Mandate Holders of the Council, of 18 June 2007,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2016, para. 3
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- Reaffirming Human Rights Council resolutions 15/21 of 30 September 2010, 21/16 of 27 September 2012 and 24/5 of 26 September 2013, and recalling Council resolutions 22/10 of 21 March 2013, 25/38 of 28 March 2014 and 26/13 of 26 June 2014, and relevant resolutions of the Commission on Human Rights,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The right to privacy in the digital age: Mandate of the Special Rapporteur 2015, para. 19
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- Noting with deep concern that, in many countries, persons and organizations engaged in promoting and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms frequently face threats and harassment and suffer insecurity as well as unlawful or arbitrary interference with their right to privacy as a result of their activities,
- Body
- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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