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OHCHR Headquarters, Palais Wilson, Geneva

OHCHR Mission Statement

Read the mission statement of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). More

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An election official is distributing ballots for the 2009 Iraq elections. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

OHCHR Priorities for 2010-2011

Outlines the priorities for OHCHR for 2010-2011:
1. Countering discrimination, in particular racial discrimination, discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion and against others who are marginalized
2. Combating impunity and strengthening accountability, the rule of law and democratic society... More

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History of the UN Human Rights Programme

Provides an overview of the history and growth of the UN Human Rights Programme. Including important milestones such as establishing the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right and the General Assembly adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and More

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UN High Commissioner for  Human Rights, Navi Pillay

About OHCHR

Provides an overview of the United Nations Human Rights Programme More

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Unite for Children Unite Against AIDS

UNICEF's response to the global HIV/AIDS epidemic extends from high government offices to small, remove villages in the developing world.
Our HIV/AIDS Section provides expertise, support, logistical coordination and innovation toward a single objective: ending the epidemic for children and their... More

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Reporting Guidance on the 10th Principle Against Corruption

The guidance is the most succinct, practical guide currently available regarding anti-corruption reporting. The guidance equips business with a practical means to report on anti-corruption policies and actions comprehensively and effectively. More

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The Vodafone Group Foundation and United Nations Foundation technology partnership joins World Food Programme

The Vodafone Group Foundation and United Nations Foundation technology partnership joins World Food Programme to improve communications during humanitarian crises More