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April 23, 2018 News Release

UN Human Rights Council Should Strengthen Impact on the Ground

‘Efficiency’ Can’t Be Separated From Effectiveness

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN high commissioner for human rights, speaks at the 36th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2017.
April 23, 2018 Report

Strengthening the UN Human Rights Council from the Ground Up

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Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN high commissioner for human rights, speaks at the 36th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2017.
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Expulsions by Municipalities Appear Discriminatory, Lack Due Process

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