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Academics, NGOs Develop Principles on Right to Education
February 06, 2019
A group of academics and representatives of nongovernmental organizations will meet next week in Côte d’Ivoire to adopt a set of Guiding Principles for governments and educators on how to facilitate “the right to access free quality public education.”
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OECD Calls for More Climate Action from Australia
February 06, 2019
In a recent “Environmental Performance Review,” the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) called on the Australian government to develop a long-term strategy to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the UN’s climate agenda and to address threats to biodiversity.
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UN Body: Finnish Court Ruling Violated Indigenous Rights
February 05, 2019
The UN Human Rights Committee has concluded that the decision of a Finnish court to expand the electoral roll of eligible candidates for an election of the parliament of the indigenous Sámi people violated the country’s international obligations to respect self-determination and indigenous rights.
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Australian State Lawmakers Critique Broad Human Rights Bill
February 05, 2019
The Brisbane Times reports that legislation in Queensland, Australia, creating a Human Rights Commission and recognizing a broad set of rights - including social and cultural rights imported from international treaties - is facing criticism from some lawmakers who warn it will encourage “frivolous complaints.”
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Palestinian Representative Claims Right to UN Membership
February 05, 2019
AP reports that the Palestinian Authority’s representative to the UN has predicted his country will become a full member of the international organization when “obstacles” are removed at the UN Security Council, indicating his country has a right to such membership through a 1947 resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly.
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