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UN Pushes for Internet Aspect of Development Goals
June 11, 2015
A forum recently held by UN agencies called for countries to include information and communication technology ("ICT") issues, such as access to internet technology, as part of the expansive UN Sustainable Development Goals to be agreed later this year.
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OSCE Pushes Climate Agenda Through Aarhus Meeting
June 11, 2015
Seeking to link its security focus with the global climate agenda, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe ("OSCE") recently held an annual meeting of Aarhus Centres, set up to advance an international treaty on access to information and justice on environmental issues, including climate change.
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UN Human Rights Agents Predict Global Warming Disasters
June 10, 2015
Predicting catastrophic human rights impacts as a result of continuing global warming, UN human rights appointees have called on countries to negotiate a climate agreement that will protect economic, social, and cultural human rights from the effects of severe climate change.
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OSCE and Ukraine Sign Human Rights Agreement
June 10, 2015
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe ("OSCE") and the Government of Ukraine have signed an agreement providing for cooperation between the OSCE and Ukraine on ensuring that the country's legislation and policies comply with international human rights standards.
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Saudi Arabia Withdraws UNHRC Presidential Candidacy
June 10, 2015
UN Watch reports that, facing intense pressure from human rights group and other countries over its candidacy to lead the UN Human Rights Council ("UNHRC"), Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from the running for the position.
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