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UN launches 'Nelson Mandela Rules' on improving treatment of prisoners

UN launches 'Nelson Mandela Rules' on improving treatment of prisoners

Oct 08, 2015, at 01:18 pm

New York, Oct 8 (IBNS): The United Nations on Wednesday launched the Revised Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, dubbed the 'Nelson Mandela Rules,' which Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed as "a great step forward" but also drew attention to three areas that could be strengthened from a human rights perspective.

UN establishes prize in honour of late Nelson Mandela

UN establishes prize in honour of late Nelson Mandela

Jun 07, 2014, at 06:41 pm

New York, Jun 7 (IBNS): The United Nations General Assembly on Friday established the "United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize" as a tribute to the achievements and contributions of the late South African leader who inspired not only his own country but the rest of the world.