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Ensuring respect for the human rights of migrants at borders: the role of national human rights institutions

Statement by Birgit Van Hout Regional Representative for Europe UN Human Rights Office

Joint statement in support of the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights

We, the undersigned organizations, wish to emphasize that an effective and independent National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), ombudsman institution and equality body are necessary features of any democratic State, underpinning human rights, good governance and justice.

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Covid-19 policies and their impact on human rights in Europe

Intervention by Birgit Van Hout UN Human Rights Regional Representative for Europe

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50th International Roma Day

Towards justice and building trust

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UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe

Based in Brussels since 2009, the Regional Office for Europe is one of the 100+ field presences of the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) around the world working to advance the protection and promotion of human rights for all, supported by headquarters in Geneva.