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Covid-19 has compromised human rights: UN Covid-19 has compromised human rights: UN
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THE Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated poverty, increased inequalities, discrimination and other gaps in the human rights protection system, United Nations (UN) resident coordinator Salvator Niyonzima has said.
Mr Niyonzima said this during the recent commemorations of the International Human Rights Day in Maseru.
International Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on 10 December to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1948.
This year’s commemorations were held under the theme
“Recover Better: Stand up for Human Rights”.
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More than 100 pairs of shoes laid on steps of Newark Town Hall to highlight femicide
| Updated: 10:46, 18 December 2020
More than 100 pairs of shoes, from boots to heels, were laid on the steps of Newark Town Hall to highlight femicide.
Women from Newark Labour Womenâs Forum created the display to represent the number of women in the UK killed as a result of domestic violence this year.
Ruth Woodhall, Newark Labour Womenâs officer, read out all the womenâs names.
Women from Newark Labour Women s Forum held the event on the steps of Newark Town Hall. (43556563)
It was part of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, a campaign aiming to draw attention to the issue.
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In yet another recognition of her commitment to nation building and general improvement in socio-economic circumstances of humanity in a public service career spanning over 25 years, the Lagos State University will this Thursday conferred Honorary Doctor of Arts (Poverty Alleviation and Technology Incubation) Degree on Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals.
The conferment of the doctorate degree is a fitting honour for Orelope-Adefulire who began her political journey during the Third Republic with her election as a member of the Lagos House of Assembly to represent Alimosho Constituency 1, between Jan. 1992 and Nov. 1993, thus becoming the first female lawmaker in the State.