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UNGA 2019 Resolution on the Rights of the Child
This resolution was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2019. It focuses specifically on children that have lost parental care. It underlines the importance of growing up in a family and the right of children to have a family. Furth
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on the right to Liberty and Security
In her report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities provides an overview of the activities undertaken in 2018 and a thematic study on disability-specific forms of deprivation of liberty, in the light of the standards set forth
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Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
Refugees and migrants are entitled to universal human rights and fundamental freedoms, which must be respected, protected and fulfilled at all times. However, it should be underlined that migrants and refugees are distinct groups that are governed by sepa
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The Missing Peace: Independent progress study on youth and peace and security
Around the globe, youth are finding creative ways to prevent violence and consolidate peace, both in conflict zones and relatively peaceful areas. Yet, they are often excluded from peace initatives on an institutional level. They are widely seen as an obs
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Global Compact on Refugees
The Global Compact on Refugees was affirmed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018. Recognizing that a sustainable solution to refugee situations cannot be achieved without international cooperation, the Compact presents a framework for a
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Legal Capacity Reform and Supported Decision-Making
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, submits the present report to the Human Rights Council pursuant to Council resolutions 26/20 and 35/6. It contains a description of the activities she carried ou
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and young women with disabilities
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities examines the challenges experienced by girls and young women with disabilities in relation to their sexual and reproductive health and rights, and provides guidance t
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on the Right to Health
In the report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities examines the challenges experienced by persons with disabilities in the enjoyment of their right to the highest attainable standard of health, and provides guidance to States
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Disability-inclusive Policies
The present report of the Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council on the rights of persons with disabilities, Catalina Devandas-Aguilar, focuses on disability-inclusive policies. It is submitted to the General Assembly in accordance with Human Righ
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Access Rights-based Support for Persons with Disabilities
The Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, submits the present report to the Human Rights Council pursuant to its resolution 26/20. It contains a description of the activities she carried out in 2016 and
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Catalina Devandas-Aguilar
In the present report, submitted to the Human Rights Council pursuant to Council resolution 26/20, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities describes her vision of the mandate, her working methods and a work plan for the first thr
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Sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography
This report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography was presented on her behalf by the Secretary-General to the UN General Assembly. The report is in accordance with a pre-defined General Assembly res