Person: Human Rights

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Air pollution: The 'silent killer' that claims seven million lives a year

A United Nations-appointed expert on human rights has highlighted the need to change to renewable energy amid concerns that six billion people regularly inhale hair "so polluted that it puts their life, health and well-being at risk".

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Maternity hospital bombed in Syria; Casualties reported

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Chinese takeaway mission

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Bahrain doctors remain in prison

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Taoiseach appoints President's husband to Seanad

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Human rights expert calls for ban on smacking

Govt pledge €2m for mines clearance

The Government is to donate almost €2m this year to clear unexploded mines in war-torn regions of Afghanistan, Angola and Somalia.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2007

US must not ignore global warming

AS leaders of the world’s richest nations meet around the table at the G8 summit today, the major issue on the agenda will be poverty in Africa.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2005

Former UN Commissioner receives honorary degree in Scotland

Former UN Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson told students at a Scottish university they had been given a “great gift” as she picked up an honorary degree yesterday.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2004

Robinson to relinquish UN human rights job

Former Irish President Mary Robinson will relinquish her position as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights today after five years in the job.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2002