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Bulletins - MEDIA STATEMENT - All action on critical energy transition minerals must respect human rights- UN experts

Note: This is especially important for Zimbabwe where mining for elements needed for “green energy”, such as lithium for electric car batteries, is being done and the rights of communities where the mining takes place are not being observed.

 

UN Policy Guidelines for Inclusive Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development pledges commitments towards shared prosperity, lasting protection of our planet and its resources, and building peaceful, just and inclusive societies based on respect for human rights. This brings new opportunities for persons with disabilities and their recognition as key actors in the collective journey of transforming our world.

Statement of Support to the UN Secretary General`s Policy Brief on The Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons

In the face of the unprecedented spread of COVID-19, we strongly support the appeal by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for countries to promote responses to the pandemic based on the respect of the rights and dignity of older people as well as global solidarity.

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