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International: Outcome document of the Durban Review Conference
Delegates to the Durban Review Conference in Geneva adopted a final Outcome Document on 21 April. After a less than perfect process, characterised by polarisation and withdrawals, the Outcome Document was adopted without any changes or amendments.
International: Boycott of UN conference on racism growing
Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands have all joined the US and Israel in announcing their withdrawal from the Geneva conference.
Iran: United Nations General Assembly “Deeply Concerned” about Human Rights Conditions
By a vote of 69 to 54 the United Nations General Assembly has repudiated and expressed “deep concern” for Iran’s human rights record.
UN: Religious minorities continue to suffer in many countries: UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of religion
"The Special Rapporteur added that violations are perpetrated not just by individuals or groups but also by States themselves. "
Mondiale: La Campagne mondiale pour une réforme visant à renforcer l'architecture de l'égalité des sexes (Campagne GEAR)
Une mise à jour sur la réforme des Nations Unies et la campagne de la société civile en faveur d’une réforme et d’un renforcement de l’architecture de l’égalité des sexes des Nations Unies.
UN: Eminent Irish jurist appointed UN's first female legal chief
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Patricia O'Brien of Ireland as the new United Nations legal chief, making her the first woman in the Organization's history to hold that post.
ONU: L'ONU exige la fin des violences sexuelles dans les conflits armés
Le Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU a exigé jeudi la fin des violences sexuelles contre les civils dans les conflits armés, pratique très répandue dans les zones de guerre à travers le monde.
UN: The United Nations classifies rape a 'war tactic'
The UN Security Council has voted unanimously in favour of a resolution classifying rape as a weapon of war.
UN: UN Agencies Rally for an End to FGM Within a Generation
The agencies expressed their concern about the “medicalization” of the practice, whereby it is performed by health professionals in health facilities, and the belief that it enhances a girl's chastity and chances of marriage by controlling her sexuality.
UPDATE: UN: Voices of protest over appointment of UNIFEM head
On 7 April 2008, Inés Alberdi was appointed the new Executive Director of the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). However, the appointment has sparked criticism from women's rights activists who had campaigned for a candidate from the developing world
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