Person: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Gaza death toll climbs as airlines shun Israel

Fighting in Gaza continued to rage yesterday — displacing thousands more Palestinians in the battered territory even as US Secretary of State John Kerry said indirect truce talks between Israel and Hamas had made some progress.

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Robinson was on ‘verge of breaking down'

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EU ends Syrian rebels arms embargo

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UN says 60,000 killed in Syria in less than 2 years

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Syrian death toll hits 60,000

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Call for probe into Nigerian killings

Robinson in plea over global food crisis

Former President Mary Robinson today warned world leaders that they have an obligation to tackle the global food crisis.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2008

UN chief will not emulate the Robinson style

The new UN human rights chief vowed today to act as the voice of the oppressed around the world but indicated he would be less outspoken than his predecessor, former Irish president Mary Robinson.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2002

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

Robinson in parting shot at US over human rights

OUTGOING UN human rights chief Mary Robinson last night fired a parting shot at the United States on the eve of the September 11 anniversary.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2002

Earth Summit focuses on PPPs

Seeking to demonstrate actions over words, the Earth Summit in South Africa today focused on public-private partnerships as a way to promote sustainable development.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2002

Mary Robinson to get human rights award

Mary Robinson, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, will receive an award in recognition of her achievements in Dublin today.

Fri, 07 Jun, 2002

Mary Robinson condemns suicide attacks

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights - Mary Robinson - has appealed to the Israeli government to exercise restraint.

Tue, 04 Dec, 2001

UN urged to abolish slavery

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, is being urged to make the abolition of slavery her priority.

Thu, 05 Jul, 2001

Robinson to stay on at UN for extra year

The United Nations General Assembly is expected to officially extend Mary Robinson’s term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for another year.

Thu, 31 May, 2001