50th anniversary of the international human rights covenants

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The international human rights covenants marks its 50th anniversary - a celebration and appraisal, 15 December 2016. A video message by UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kate Gilmore.

The UN adopted both the International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Convention on Civic Political Rights fifty-years ago.

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