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Pacific disability advocates share priorities for accessible information
Organisations of persons with disabilities from six Pacific countries met in Suva to discuss how governments and the UN can make public information accessible to all.
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Training for police on human rights in detention
Senior police officers completed a three-day course on the rights of people in custody, the prohibition of torture, and safeguards for persons with disabilities.
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Climate change and the right to a healthy environment: regional dialogue
Government officials, youth and community leaders discussed how rights-based climate action can protect communities facing sea-level rise.
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Supporting civil society to prepare Universal Periodic Review reports
A workshop helped civil society organisations prepare joint submissions ahead of their country's next review.
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Business and human rights: a new conversation with the private sector
Business leaders explored how the UN Guiding Principles apply to tourism, fisheries and extractive industries in the Pacific.
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Young people speak up on the rights of the child
Children and young people shared their views on online safety, education and climate change in a youth-led forum.
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National human rights institutions meet to share experience
Representatives of national human rights institutions and ombudsman offices discussed independence, complaints handling and monitoring.
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Women human rights defenders network launched
A new network will connect women human rights defenders across the region and provide peer support and protection advice.