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– Under the radar: a UNESCO human rights tool you probably don't know about (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 30, 2018

UNESCO's Committee on Conventions and Recommendations offers a mechanism that any individual or group can use to try to get violations of human rights, including the right to freedom of expression, addressed by States – but it's relatively unknown. This 3-minute IFEX guide explains how to use it.
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