The UN Human Rights Council must urge states to take a gender-sensitive approach to combatting arbitrary killings – Written statement to HRC 35

Amnesty International welcomes the report of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, which emphasizes the need for States, the United Nations and civil societies to take a gender-sensitive approach to combatting arbitrary killings and realizing the right to life. This documents sets out some of Amnesty International’s concerns and includes recommendations to the Human Rights Council.

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