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LAST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Konor Killing
An honor killing or honour killing is generally a punitive murder, committed by members of a family against a female member of their family whom the family and/or wider community believes to have brought dishonor upon the family. A woman is usually targeted for: refusing an arranged marriage, being the victim of a sexual assault, seeking a divorce — even from an abusive husband — or committing adultery or fornication. These killings result from the perception that any behavior of a woman that "dishonors" her family is justification for a killing that would otherwise be deemed murder.
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Boards' Reform (word documents)
Taking this into consideration, our Presidency commenced a reform process in order that the Boards can work more efficient and effectively. In this regard there is a need for the views and reform proposals of the Boards themselves and the heads of the Boards; the governors.
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Human Rights Boards’ visiting to detention centers

That Provincial and Sub-Provincial Human Rights Boards visit the detention centers in police and gendarme stations, make suggest for better physical conditions in jails, inspect the applications on suspect and accused rights will fill a gap in this situation. These visits will bring important clearing about cruelty and bad treatment claims. Especially, participation of members of non-governmental organizations such as bar council and medical committees in mentioned commissions will be important means of evidence for commissions’ independence.

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Protecting human rights is protecting human dignity

Today, Dec. 10, we commemorate the 59th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) at the United Nations General Assembly as Human Rights Day, which represents a celebration of the outcome of a long struggle for human dignity and honor.

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  What are human rights?
Human rights matter, and affect the lives of each and every one of us. Every person has inherent dignity and value. Human rights recognise our freedom to make choices about our life and develop our potential as human beings.
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  Universal Declaration of Human Rights  
On 10 December, Human Rights Day, the Secretary-General launched a year-long campaign in which all parts of the United Nations family take part in the lead up to the 60th birthday of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on Human Rights Day 2008.

 

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