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UN Agent Criticizes Deterrence of Illegal Migration
March 07, 2018
UN Special Rapporteur on torture Nils Melzer has issued a report blaming government policies of "deterrence" and "criminalisation" as "the primary cause" of human rights abuses of illegal migrants and expressing concern that countries are attempting to "physically prevent irregular migrant arrivals" through walls and fences.
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ILO Chief Seeks Global Governance of Labor Migration
March 07, 2018
On the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice, UN International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Guy Ryder called for a robust governance system at all levels - including at the global level as part of the upcoming "global compact on migration - for migrating workers, in line with international labor standards developed at the UN.
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WHO Panel Targets Unhealthy Lifestyles
March 07, 2018
As UN health officials increasingly wade into the domestic health-policy choices of member countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an Independent Global High-level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) to develop and champion government policies targeting the major drivers of NCDs, including unhealthy lifestyle choices.
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UNESCO Updates Guidance on Sexuality Education
March 07, 2018
In a recent press release, the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) explains how its recently updated International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education guides education officials across the globe on including in their school curricula lessons seeking to "empower" young people in their sexual choices.
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UN Identifies Broad Strategies to Counter Gender Inequality
March 06, 2018
A recent report from UN Women paints a dire picture of inequality between men and women around the world and calls for a range of policies to contribute to "women's empowerment," including "free and universal child care" and raising government revenue to spend on welfare programs "using all strategies available."
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