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Oral Statements to UN Human Rights Council 2009

11-03-09

Joint Oral Statement on the Convention of the Rights of the Child

During the 10th Session of the Human Rights Council, FI delivered a joint oral statement on the Convention of the Rights of the Child. It includes the recommendation that to reinforce national development, governments should take the time to identify children's initiatives, through NGO's and other organisations working directly with children, with special attention to also involving those who are socially excluded.

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10-03-09

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief

During the 10th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, FI delivered an oral statement commenting on the reports of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief.

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12-03-09

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children

During the 10th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, FI delivered a joint oral statement on the reports of the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children.

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Oral Statement on the UPR for the Democratic Republic of Congo

FI delivered a joint oral statement, during the Human Rights Council Session 10, on the special procedures proposed to improve the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Human Rights Situation in Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Indonesia

During the 10th Session of the Human Rights Council, FI delivered a joint oral statement on the human rights situation in Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. It highlighted concerns on the political tension and a series of violent incidents that have led to the death of more than 130 people.

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23-03-09

Reprisals Against Individuals and Organisations Cooperating with UN Human Rights Bodies and Mechanisms

On 23 March 2009, during the 10th Human Rights Council (HRC), FI delivered a joint oral statement highlight concerns on reprisals bring faced by individuals and organisations cooperating with UN human rights bodies and mechanisms. It identifies specific cases and urges the HRC to ensure that the governments concerned investigate the allegations and outcomes of investigations and any eventual prosecution of the perpetrators.

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