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"Embrace Diversity, End Discrimination" - International Day of Human Rights

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) and the UN Family commemorate the International Day of Human Rights with a one week long celebration starting on 2 December 2009.

01 Dec 2009

1 December 2009, World Aids Day - Secretary-General's Remarks

Secretary-General's Message for the World Aids Day on 1 December

The world is seeing signs of progress in reversing the AIDS epidemic in some countries. Investments in the AIDS response are producing results and saving lives.

26 Nov 2009

2 December 2009, International Day for the Abolition of Slavery - UN Secretary-General's Remarks

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY 2 December 2009

On the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, we express our commitment to the complete eradication of slavery and slavery-like practices.

24 Nov 2009

25 November 2009, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

New York, 25 November 2009 - Secretary-General's message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

24 Nov 2009

Human Rights Activities in November 2009 facilitated by UNIPSIL

UNIPSIL's Human Rights Section facilitates the following activities in the course of November 2009:

24 Nov 2009

UNICEF: 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (CRC)

PRESS ALERT by UNICEF AND THE GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE

09 Nov 2009

10 December 2009, Human Rights Day

Embrace diversity, end discrimination

Human Rights Day 2009 on 10 December will focus on non-discrimination. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay will mark the occasion in South Africa.

13 Oct 2009