The UN Human Rights Council holds 24th session from 9 to 27 September. Find out more on the opening:
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The dire situation in Syria, new wave of violence in Iraq, continuing violence in Egypt, Turkey, the “clampdown” on human rights defenders in Bahrain, Israel’s policy on forced evictions, impact on the individual’s right to privacy in UK and the USA, the protection of journalists were among the issues raised by UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay in her opening address.
Navi Pillay concluded by noting that it is not only important to act immediately on the current challenges, but it should be a priority to prevent future crises.
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UN #HumanRights chief Navi #Pillay highlights key rights challenges across the world in opening remarks to the 24th session of the UN Human Rights Council #HRC24: #Syria, #Egypt, #Bahrain, #Israel and more. Read her full statement: http://sm.ohchr.org/1aw7HWO
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