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HRHF goes to UN in New York

On 17 January, Maria Dahle, ED of the Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF), travels to the UN, New York. The HRHF has submitted an application for a consultative status with the UN, which will be handled during the Regular Session of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations on 19-28 January. HRHF’s application has been pending for over two years.

Published: January 16, 2009

When: Friday, 16. January 2009
To: Friday, 23. January 2009
Where: New York

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