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Cultural rights and the protection of cultural heritage, para. 19
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- Welcoming all initiatives, whether by States, institutions or private persons, for the voluntary return of cultural property, and in particular those concerning cultural property that has been illicitly appropriated,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
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- Environment
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Cultural rights and the protection of cultural heritage, para. 16
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- Emphasizing the important role that the Human Rights Council can play, in concert with all other relevant international actors, in global efforts to protect, restore and preserve cultural heritage, with a view to promoting universal respect for cultural rights by all,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Cultural rights and the protection of cultural heritage, para. 10
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- Reaffirming also that addressing the destruction of tangible and intangible cultural heritage needs to be holistic, encompassing all regions, contemplating both prevention and
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- All
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Cultural rights and the protection of cultural heritage, para. 8
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- Noting that the destruction of or damage to cultural heritage may have a detrimental and irreversible impact on the enjoyment of cultural rights, in particular the right of everyone to take part in cultural life, including the ability to access and enjoy cultural heritage,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Cultural rights and the protection of cultural heritage, para. 7
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- Recognizing that the duty of ensuring the identification, protection, conservation, presentation and transmission to future generations of cultural heritage belongs primarily to the State on whose territory it is situated,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- Year
- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Cultural rights and the protection of cultural heritage, para. 6
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- Convinced that damage to cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, of any people constitutes damage to the cultural heritage of humanity as a whole,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Question of realization in all countries or economic, social and cultural rights, para. 23
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- 10. Further urges States to take action to build resilience and work towards sustainable societies, including, as appropriate, by enacting and implementing laws on all relevant aspects of disaster risk mitigation and by setting up information, education, prevention, mitigation, participation, investigation, prosecution and recovery mechanisms and procedures in case of natural and human-made hazards and disasters, in accordance with their international obligations and commitments;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
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- All
- N.A.
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Question of realization in all countries or economic, social and cultural rights, para. 21
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- 8. Urges States to raise awareness about applicable national and international law in order to strengthen the resilience and protection of people at risk from natural and human-made hazards and disasters;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Question of realization in all countries or economic, social and cultural rights, para. 20
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- 7. Also recognizes that freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive and impart information, and the right of citizens to take part in the conduct of public affairs are essential for disaster preparedness and protection from environmental harm, and that it is important to engage and consult with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels concerning effective action on all aspects of disaster risk reduction;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
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- Environment
- Humanitarian
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Question of realization in all countries or economic, social and cultural rights, para. 19
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- 6. Recognizes that working towards sustainable and resilient societies requires States to mitigate the risks of natural and human-made hazards and disasters, such as those arising from the impact of, inter alia, climate change and unsustainable development planning and activities, while acknowledging the links between sustainability and resilience and the enjoyment of all human rights;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Year
- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Question of realization in all countries or economic, social and cultural rights, para. 18
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- was fundamental, envisaged a world of universal respect for equality and non-discrimination and included the concepts of resilience and sustainability in the Goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
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- All
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 43
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- 11. Stresses the need for enhanced cooperation among States, the United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Development Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Office of the High Commissioner and other relevant international and regional organizations, agencies, conventions and programmes, in accordance with their respective mandates, including by regularly exchanging knowledge and ideas and building synergies in the protection of human rights and the protection of the environment, bearing in mind an integrated and multisectoral approach;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Food & Nutrition
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Year
- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 36
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- 8. Calls upon all States, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, other international organizations and non-governmental organizations, the private sector and national human rights institutions to cooperate fully with the Special Rapporteur, including by providing all necessary information related to the mandate to enable him or her to fulfil the mandate;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 31
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- 7 (f) To develop a dialogue, liaise and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders with a view to enhancing public awareness of the human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 30
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- 7 (e) To continue to contribute to and participate in, where appropriate, intergovernmental conferences and meetings relevant to the mandate, including at the United Nations Environment Assembly;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 28
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- 7 (c) To promote and report on the realization of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, taking into account the reports and documents produced by the previous mandate holder, and to disseminate his or her findings by, inter alia, continuing to give particular emphasis to practical solutions with regard to their implementation;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
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- N.A.
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 27
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- 7 (b) To continue to identify, promote and exchange views on good practices relating to human rights obligations and commitments that inform, support and strengthen environmental policymaking, especially in the area of environmental protection, and in that regard to disseminate and consider updating documents elaborated by the previous mandate holder, as appropriate;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 24
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- 6. Decides to renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment for a period of three years;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
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- N.A.
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 23
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- 5. Also welcomes the work undertaken by the United Nations Environment Programme in support of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur and in helping to clarify the relationship between human rights and the environment, and contributing to the implementation of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 19
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- 1. Welcomes the work undertaken by the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, including in the implementation of his mandate, the comprehensive, transparent and inclusive consultations conducted with relevant stakeholders, his thematic reports, and the undertaking of regional country visits;
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
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- N.A.
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 18
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- Noting that more than 100 States have recognized some form of a right to a healthy environment in, inter alia, international agreements, their constitutions, legislation or policies,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Year
- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 17
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- Reaffirming that States have the obligation to respect, protect and fulfil human rights, including in all actions undertaken to address environmental challenges, and to take measures to protect the rights of all, as recognized in different international instruments and reflected in the framework principles on human rights and the environment,2 and that additional measures for those who are particularly vulnerable to environmental harm should be taken,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Year
- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 13
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- Recognizing that the exercise of human rights, including the freedom to seek, receive and impart information, to participate effectively in the conduct of government and public affairs and the right to an effective remedy, is vital to the protection of a clean, healthy, safe and sustainable environment,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
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- Year
- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 11
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- Recognizing also that, conversely, the impact of climate change, the unsustainable management and use of natural resources, the unsound management of chemicals and waste, the resulting loss of biodiversity and the decline in services provided by ecosystems may interfere with the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, and that environmental damage can have negative implications, both direct and indirect, for the effective enjoyment of all human rights,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
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- All
- N.A.
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 6
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- Reaffirming that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- Year
- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 4
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- Recalling also General Assembly resolution 70/1 of 25 September 2015, entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, in which the Assembly adopted a comprehensive, far-reaching and people-centred set of universal and transformative Sustainable Development Goals and targets,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
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- All
- Year
- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 2
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- Reaffirming all its resolutions on human rights and the environment, the most recent of which is resolution 34/20 of 24 March 2017, and relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- All
- N.A.
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- 2018
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2019
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Human rights and the environment, para. 1
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- The Human Rights Council,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
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- N.A.
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- 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. 10
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- Expressing deep concern at the number and scale of natural disasters and their negative impact on the right to adequate housing, and in this regard affirming the need for the continued implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015- 2030,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
- Document type
- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- 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. 9
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- Emphasizing that the adverse effects of climate change have a range of implications, both direct and indirect, for the effective enjoyment of human rights, inter alia, the right to adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and welcoming the adoption and nearly universal ratification of the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and calling upon States to continue its implementation, as applicable,
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- United Nations Human Rights Council
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- Resolution
- Topic(s)
- Environment
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- All
- N.A.
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- 2018
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- Sep 17, 2019
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