IIMA Human Rights Office

IIMA is the international association of the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco, who are dedicated to the full-time service of young people. Present in 95 countries worldwide, IIMA is committed to promoting and respecting human rights and especially the right to education of those belonging to the most vulnerable groups, such as: indigenous groups, street children, children at risk, children of migrant parents, children victims of discrimination based on all grounds, including cultural factors and traditional beliefs (e.g. children accused of witchcraft). In 2007 IIMA opened the Human Rights Office in Geneva to work more closely with the United Nations. In carrying out many of its activities, IIMA collaborates with VIDES International .

In occasione della 42° sessione del Consiglio dei diritti umani, IIMA and VIDES International, insieme alla Missione Permanente delle Filippine, hanno organizzato il side event “Promoting a Safe and Empowering Environment for all Children and youth

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Promoting a Safe and Empowering Environment for all Children and Youth – IIMA – Human Rights Office

October 10, 2019 in #2030, #2030agenda, #education, #GlobalGoals, #humanrights, #IIMA, #NGOs, #OHCHR, #ONG, #UN, #VIDES, #volunteering, #youth, Events, Interns 2019, News EN Promoting a Safe and Empowering Environment for all Children and Youth On the occasion of the 42nd Session of the Human Rights...

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The 42nd Session of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations started in Geneva on September 9 and will finish on September 27.

"Climate change undermines rights, development and peace"

Opening of the 42nd Session of the Human Rights Council – IIMA – Human Rights Office

September 17, 2019 in #2030, #2030agenda, #GlobalGoals, #highcommissioner, #humanrights, #Indigenous, #Indigenousrights, #Palestine, #UN, #UNHRC, News EN Opening of the 42nd Session of the Human Rights Council The 42ndSession of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations started in Geneva on the...

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IIMA and VIDES International had the pleasure to be co-organizers of the side event “Climate Change: It is happening here, it is happening now”, that took place on June 26, 2019, with the participation of Ms. Norayma Angel, IIMA Representative.
To read more click here http://www.iimageneva.org/side-event-climate-change-it-is-happening-here-it-is-happening-now/
Italian version: http://www.iimageneva.org/it/side-event-climate-change-it-is-happening-here-it-is-happening-now-combattere-il-cambio-climatico-attraverso-la-solidarieta-internazionale/

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IIMA and VIDES contributed to the 41st Session of the UN Human Rights Council with five oral statements on migrants, education, violence against women, women and climate change and on the UPR outcomes of the Dominican Republic.
To read more click here http://www.iimageneva.org/iima-participation-to-the-41st-session-of-the-human-rights-council-in-geneva/

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Breaking Chains: Bonded Labour in Brick Kilns The film captures the situation of migrant laborers who end up as bonded laborers in the brick kilns of Punjab,...

Breaking Chains: Bonded Labour in Brick Kilns

Breaking Chains: Bonded Labour in Brick Kilns The film captures the situation of migrant laborers who end up as bonded laborers in the brick kilns of Punjab,...

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IIMA and VIDES International had the pleasure to be co-organizers of the side event “Climate Change: It is happening here, it is happening now”
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Participación de IIMA y VIDES en la 41 sesión de Consejo de Derechos Humanos, Naciones Unidas. https://t.co/1d8c8MjpIo https://t.co/k2xrHCE1wt

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Durante la 41° sessione del Consiglio dei Diritti Umani delle Nazioni Unite, tenutasi dal 24 giugno al 12 luglio https://t.co/1d8c8MjpIo

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This Office works to promote the right to education and Human Rights Education for all, prioritizing preventive intervention in urgent situations and the sharing of best practices.

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In memory of Mother Antonia Colombo, FMA (1935 – 2019)

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