LISBON, 12 October 2018 (ILO)* – A mix of sound economic and social policies and constructive social dialogue between the government, workers’ and employers’ organizations have helped Portugal recover from the 2008 economic and financial crisis and have driven economic and employment growth, says a new ILO report.
12 October 2018 (UNHCR)* – Receptionist Wassim Al Wattar jangled his keys as he strolled down the hotel corridor. He stopped outside a heavy door, unlocked it and tugged it open with a clank.
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According to Agencia Publica, Bolsonaristas have been behind at least 50 separate attacks targeting left-wing activists and groups since Sep 30.
Bolsonaro discute violência contra mulheres na Câmara. | Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil | CC BY 3.0 br
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12 October 2018 (teleSUR)* – Thousands of activists, women and young Brazilians marched in Sao Paulo Thursday [11 October 2018] to protest against right-wing presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, who won the first round of the Brazilian presidential election on Oct. 7.
The United Nations General Assembly held secret-ballot elections for the Human Rights Council (HRC) on 12 October 2018. As of 1 January next year, the 18 newly-elected States will serve for three years on the UN’s highest inter-governmental body, mandated to protect and promote human rights worldwide.
UN Photo/Manuel Elias | Collection of ballots for the election of members of the Human Rights Council at the General Assembly on 12 October 2018.
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While the institution has been the subject of controversy since its creation in 2006 – culminating in the withdrawal of the USA this past June – UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated that it plays “a very important role” in the UN’s human rights architecture.
12 October 2018 — UN human rights experts are urging Saudi Arabia to “immediately and unconditionally” release all women human rights defenders, including six imprisoned on charges relating to their peaceful defence of human rights.
UN Photo/Loey Felipe | The flag of Saudi Arabia (centre) flying at United Nations headquarters in New York.
UN human rights experts are urging Saudi Arabia to “immediately and unconditionally” release all women human rights defenders, including six imprisoned on charges relating to their peaceful defence of human rights.