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UN Special Rapporteur on torture 2012 discussion

The Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) will participate to the discussion of the annual report of the UN Special Rapporteur on torture.

Published: February 28, 2012 Author: Karen Blanc

When: Monday, 5. March 2012 9h
To: Monday, 5. March 2012
Where: Geneva, United Nations
Host: Human Rights Council
Contact: Karen Blanc (karen.blanc@humanrightshouse.org / +4122 33 22 556)
More info: www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/HRC/RegularSessions/Session19/Pages/19RegularSession.aspx

At the 19th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment will present his annual report to the Council.

HRHF will raise issues related to various countries in the discussion with the Rapporteur at the Council.

See: Annual report of the Special Rapporteur to the Council

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