““Prevent. Combat. Protect” the joint UNHCR, OHCHR, UNICEF, UNODC, ILO and UN Women commentary on selected articles of the EU Directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims.  

At a time when the Member States are embarking on the transposition of the Directive into national legislation,

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On Human Rights Day, the European Union pays tribute to human rights defenders who dedicate their lives to promoting and protecting people's fundamental rights around the world.

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told world leaders gathered at United Nations Headquarters on 21 September 2011 for the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate that they face critical choices on global issues to ensure the well-being of future generations.

“We have five imperatives – five generational opportunities to shape the world of tomorrow by the decisions we make today,” the Secretary-General said, as he presented his annual report on the work of the Organization before the start of the debate.

Mr. Ban cited sustainable development; preventing and mitigating conflicts, human rights abuses and the impacts of natural disasters; building a safer and more secure world; supporting countries in transition; and working to engage the talents of women and young people.

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