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WHO Board Seeks UN Meeting on Universal Health Coverage
February 06, 2019
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board has agreed to the language of a resolution to be submitted to the UN General Assembly calling for a high-level meeting this fall to discuss how to secure “universal health coverage” across the globe - including by considering new policies on drug research and pricing.
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UN Body: Finnish Court Ruling Violated Indigenous Rights
February 05, 2019
The UN Human Rights Committee has concluded that the decision of a Finnish court to expand the electoral roll of eligible candidates for an election of the parliament of the indigenous Sámi people violated the country’s international obligations to respect self-determination and indigenous rights.
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Australian State Lawmakers Critique Broad Human Rights Bill
February 05, 2019
The Brisbane Times reports that legislation in Queensland, Australia, creating a Human Rights Commission and recognizing a broad set of rights - including social and cultural rights imported from international treaties - is facing criticism from some lawmakers who warn it will encourage “frivolous complaints.”
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Palestinian Representative Claims Right to UN Membership
February 05, 2019
AP reports that the Palestinian Authority’s representative to the UN has predicted his country will become a full member of the international organization when “obstacles” are removed at the UN Security Council, indicating his country has a right to such membership through a 1947 resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly.
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Former UN Observer Accused US of “War Crimes” in Venezuela
February 05, 2019
As the constitutional and economic crisis in Venezuela continues, The Independent reports that former UN Independent Expert Alfred de Zayas has pointed to his official report on the country accusing the US of “war crimes” for allegedly triggering the worsening economic conditions in the country through sanctions.
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