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Jan 24

🔵 23 January-3 February 2023 At the 42nd session of the Human Rights Council's unique Universal Periodic Review, 13 countries present what they are doing to improve their human rights situations while their peers scrutinize the record. INFO #UPR42 ➡️ bit.ly/3CULRNQ

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Victims of gross #HumanRights violations in #Libya urgently need justice, accountability & reparations experts of the UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya said in #Tripoli this week ahead of their final report to the Human Rights Council in March👉 bit.ly/3wucsxR

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قال خبراء بعثة الأمم المتحدة المستقلة لتقصي الحقائق في ليبيا أثناء زيارتهم #طرابلس هذا الأسبوع أن ضحايا الانتهاكات الجسيمة #لحقوق الإنسان في #ليبيا بحاجة ماسة إلى العدالة ومساءلة الجناة وجبر الضرر. يأتي هذا قبل تقريرهم النهائي إلى مجلس حقوق الإنسان في مارس/آذار القادم.

The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on #Ethiopia acknowledges the publication by the Government of Ethiopia of its draft Policy Options for Transitional Justice. STATEMENT ➡️bit.ly/3wzQqK6

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JAPAN Mission GENEVA and 9 others

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#UPR42 | #Japan🇯🇵´s human rights record will be examined by the

@UN

🇺🇳 Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review for the fourth time. 🏛️

@UNGeneva

📅Tuesday 31 January 2023 ⏲️09.00-12.00 (GMT+1) 💻 media.un.org/en/webtv 📰 bit.ly/3JiOhtz

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The Universal Periodic Review of the #RepublicOfKorea has now concluded. 95 States spoke at the meeting. The #UPR42 Working Group is set to adopt the report on 1 February at 15:30 (Geneva time).

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At #UPR42, States recommended that the #RepublicOfKorea - ends discrimination against LGBT & sexual violence in the military - improves political participation of people with special needs & education in centres for persons w/ disabilities - trains teachers on inclusive education

At #UPR42, States recommended that the #RepublicOfKorea - investigates violations of foreign workers' rights & treats undocumented workers appropriately - improves conditions in immigration detention facilities - reduces greenhouse gas emissions in line with the #ParisAgreement

At #UPR42, States recommended that the #RepublicOfKorea increases women's participation in decision-making in the public sphere & private sector and ratifies the - Convention of all migrant workers & members of their families - Convention against discrimination in education

At #UPR42, States recommended that the #RepublicOfKorea - abolishes the death penalty - releases all conscientious objectors & offers real alternative to military service that is not punishment - revises its National Security Act to guarantee freedom of press & expression

At #UPR42, States recommended that the #RepublicOfKorea - extends social safety net for vulnerable groups - steps up efforts to support the rights of older persons & persons with disabilities - registers all births - supports parents in reducing their childcare expenses

At #UPR42, States recommended that the #RepublicOfKorea - continues to combat online & sexual violence & against women & children - eliminates discrimination against LGBTIQ+ persons & legalizes same-sex marriage - eradicates hate speech & stigma against migrants & refugees

At #UPR42, States commended the #RepublicOfKorea on its international development cooperation policy and efforts to - protect persons with disabilities and children - combat gender-based violence - increase women's representation - reduce the gender pay gap

At #UPR42, States commended the #RepublicOfKorea on - introducing human rights education in schools - establishing a National Centre for the rights of the child - decriminalizing abortion - ratifying the Convention for the protection of all persons from enforced disappearances

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At #UPR42, States commended the #RepublicOfKorea on - enacting a law to combat human trafficking & protect victims - launching its 3rd national action plan for the promotion & protection of human rights - its engagement with

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@UNTreatyBodies

human rights mechanisms

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At #UPR42, Lee Noh Kong, Vice-Minister of Justice, said the #RepublicOfKorea had: - bolstered the social safety net for vulnerable groups - stepped up efforts to protect children, support gender equality & stop violence against women - enhanced disability rights protections

At #UPR42, Lee Noh Kong, Vice-Minister of Justice, said the #RepublicOfKorea had: - enforced a Prevention of Human Trafficking & Protection of Victims Act - established an alternative service system for conscientious objectors - continued to modernize correctional institutions

At #UPR42, Lee Noh Kong, Vice-Minister of Justice, said the #RepublicOfKorea had: - ensured freedom of assembly to the maximum extent - introduced the “Korean-Model of Police Dialogue System” - institutionalized the completion of human rights training for police officers

At #UPR42, Lee Noh Kong, Vice-Minister of Justice, said the #RepublicOfKorea had: - adopted the 3rd National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights - established a new chapter on “Business and Human Rights”

At #UPR42, Lee Noh Kong, Vice-Minister of Justice, said the #RepublicOfKorea had: - cooperated with visits by the

@UN_SPExperts

, including the Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea - served on the Human Rights Council

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At #UPR42, Lee Noh Kong, Vice-Minister of Justice, said the #RepublicOfKorea had acceded to: - the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

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) 보편적정례인권검토 (Universal Periodic Review, 이하 UPR) 실무그룹에 의해 검토될 예정이다. 📅2023년 1월 26일, 목요일 ⏲️제네바 시각14:30–18:00 (GMT +1) 💻#UPR42 ➡️media.un.org/en/asset/k10/k

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🔵 TODAY at 14.30 (Geneva time) The Human Rights Council reviews the human rights record of the #RepublicOfKorea: WATCH #UPR42 ➡️media.un.org/en/asset/k10/k

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🇰🇷대한민국의 인권 성적이 🇺🇳유엔 인권이사회의 (

대한민국 외교부 MOFA_KR and 9 others

) 보편적정례인권검토 (Universal Periodic Review, 이하 UPR) 실무그룹에 의해 검토될 예정이다. 🏛️

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📅2023년 1월 26일, 목요일 ⏲️제네바 시각14:30–18:00 (GMT +1) 💻bit.ly/3ZVO9Go 📰bit.ly/3HqvX0j

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UN Human Rights Asia and 8 others

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The #RepublicofKorea🇰🇷’s human rights record will be examined by the

@UN

🇺🇳 Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review for the fourth time. 🏛️

@UNGeneva

📅Thursday 26 January 2023 ⏲️14:30–18:00 (GMT+1) 💻bit.ly/3ZVO9Go 📰bit.ly/3HqvX0j

@FMParkJin

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L'Examen périodique universel du #Bénin est maintenant terminé. 99 Etats y ont participé. Le groupe de travail de l'#UPR42 doit adopter le rapport de cet examen le 1er février à 15H30 (Genève).

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The Universal Periodic Review of #Benin has now concluded. 99 States spoke at the meeting. The #UPR42 Working Group is set to adopt the report on 1 February at 15:30 (Geneva time).

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A l'#UPR42, les États ont recommandé au #Bénin de - poursuivre la lutte contre la corruption, la violence sexiste & la discrimination à l'égard des personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida - ratifier la Convention relative aux droits de tous les travailleurs migrants & de leurs familles

A l'#UPR42, les États ont recommandé au #Bénin de - améliorer les conditions de détention et l'accès à la santé dans les prisons - garantir l'indépendance de la nouvelle institution nationale des droits de l'homme - renforcer les processus électoraux

A l'#UPR42, les États ont recommandé au #Bénin de - mettre en place un mécanisme national de prévention contre la torture - lutter contre les mutilations génitales féminines - respecter la liberté d'expression & la liberté des médias - garantir la protection des lanceurs d'alerte

At #UPR42, States recommended that #Benin: - continues to combat corruption, gender-based violence & discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS - ratifies the Convention on the rights of migrant workers and their families

A l'#UPR42, les États ont recommandé au #Bénin de - punir de manière appropriée les auteurs de tourisme sexuel - améliorer les infrastructures scolaires et investir dans l'éducation - éradiquer la discrimination fondée sur l'orientation sexuelle et l'identité de genre

A l'#UPR42, les États ont recommandé au #Bénin de - reconnaître les droits des peuples autochtones conformément aux normes internationales - lutter contre le mariage des enfants et l'exploitation sexuelle - améliorer l'accès des enfants aux services sociaux

At #UPR42, States recommended that #Benin: - improves detention conditions & access to health in prisons - guarantees the independence of the new national human rights institution - strengthens electoral processes

At #UPR42, States recommended that #Benin - sets up a national preventive mechanism against torture - combats female genital mutilation - upholds freedom of expression, media freedom and whistleblower protections

At #UPR42, States recommended that #Benin - punishes appropriately those perpetrating sex tourism - improves school infrastructure and invests in education - eradicates discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

At #UPR42, States recommended that #Benin: - recognizes the rights of indigenous people in line with international standards - tackles child marriage and sexual exploitation - improves children’s access to social services