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UN expert to visit Brazil over human rights issues of African descent
GENEVA – The United Nations Working Group* of Experts on People of African Descent will undertake its first visit Brazil from 3 to 13 December 2013 to examine a wide range of issues concerning the human rights of people of African descent in the country.
“In recent years, Brazil has attained many achievements in promoting equality. However, like many Latin American countries, it still faces challenges connected with the consequences of slavery, slave trade, and colonialism,” noted human rights expert Mireille Fanon-Mendes-France, a member of the Group’s visiting delegation.
“This mission will provide us with a valuable opportunity to find out how Brazil is meeting those challenges and to assist the Government to meet its obligations with respect to the rights of people of African descent,” Ms. Fanon-Mendes-France said.
Ms. Maya Sahli, another member of the Working Group who will be part of the mission, added that “the visit will allow us to evaluate the progress accomplished in the implementation of recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur against Racism during its last visit to Brazil in 2005”. She also felt it would be an opportunity “to identify good practices that could be replicated elsewhere.”
The Working Group, is visiting Brazil at the invitation of the Government, will travel to Brasilia, Recife, Salvador de Bahia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, all with large populations of people of African descent.
The experts will meet with national and state level authorities, representatives of the Government’s Special Secretariat for the Promotion of Racial Equality (SEPPIR), NGOs, academics, and African descent communities including religious groups of African ancestry. The Working Group will also visit Quilombos, terreiros and favelas.
The UN expert group will pay special attention to issues of poverty, stigmatization, inequality, access to health, education and justice, participation in the political process and land rights for people of African descent. They will be talking to various representatives about contemporary manifestations of racism, xenophobia and discrimination in Brazil, with a particular focus on multiple discrimination that women and young men of African descent face. The UN expert group will meet with several State police departments and visit a detention facility during the mission to learn about the experiences of people of African descent in conflict with the law.
At the end of their mission, on Friday 13 December, the Working Group’s representatives will share with the media their preliminary findings during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro at the United Nations Information Centre in Rio de Janeiro (UNIC Rio), Palacio Itamaraty, Av. Marechal Floriano 196 – Centro – Rio de Janeiro. The press conference will start at 11:00 am
Following its visit, the Working Group will present a report containing its findings and recommendations to the UN Human Rights Council in 2014.
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed up by Jaiz Bank as a brand ambassador.
An elated Musa made the disclosure in a statement on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Thursday.
The Kano Pillars striker urged his fans to troop to Jaiz Bank to do business for trusting him with the new role.
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On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.
The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.
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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.
In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”
Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.
He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.
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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.
The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”
State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.
This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.
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