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Children's rights
In keeping with its international obligations as a member of the EU and the United Nations, Germany has made the protection of children’s rights one of its main policy focuses.
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Women's rights and gender equality
The implementation of women's human rights and gender equality is an important part of Germany's human rights policy and also an important issue in the United Nations. more
Campaigning against the death penalty
Even though resistance to the death penalty is growing steadily, it is still a reality in many states. Germany and its EU partners are campaigning worldwide to have it abolished. more
Combating torture
The German Government’s engagement in the fight against torture and abuse is resolute and untiring. Together with its EU partners, it is striving to strengthen the international mechanisms to combat torture.
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Combating human trafficking
Germany acceded to the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons in 2006. At national level, too, the German Government is engaged in the fight against human trafficking. more
Rights of persons with disabilities
On 13 December 2006 the General Assembly adopted the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This was a historic step against discrimination.
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Protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersexual persons (LGBT rights)
The German Government opposes any form of discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and has been making every effort to combat discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. more
Water – a human right
Everybody has a basic need for access to clean drinking water and adequate sanitation.
Both are not only scarce, but also often poorly-administrated goods.
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Protection of human rights defenders
The German Government actively supports the work of human rights defenders around the world. Without their courage and commitment there could be no progress in the struggle to ensure universal respect for human rights.
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