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Rights Sites Newsletter: The Rights of Workers

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 4:00 PM

Check out the Summer 2010 edition of Rights Sites News, focusing on the rights of workers.

The Advocates Releases Briefing Note on Kenya's Truth Commission Process

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:55 AM

Marking the UN World Day for Indigenous Peoples on Aug. 9, 2010, The Advocates releases its Briefing Note on Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in the Kenya Truth Commission Process.

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