Investigative journalist and human rights defender Rana Ayyub was the subject of an intense online hate campaign because of her outspoken views and stories on the majority Hindu government. She spoke with the UN Human Rights Office about combatting hate speech online.
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"We are now making a defence for universal rights, (something) which we thought was a discussion that was already won," said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein. "I would submit we must make the case for a world where we combine our efforts. We have to be team human and not team us."
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Tonga delegate Elsie Fukofuka has become the 100th beneficiary of the Voluntary Technical Assistance Trust Fund. The Fund provides support for delegates from least developed countries and small island nations to attend the Human Rights Council.
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“Only an end to occupation can bring about lasting peace an establish the conditions in which the human rights of all can be fully respected and each side respects the humanity and equality of each other,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein.
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Join the year-long campaign to celebrate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which turns 70 in 2018. Stand up for human rights and take action for stronger respect, greater freedom and more compassion.
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