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Human Rights
Principles of Germany's human rights policy
Respect for and development of human rights are a key priority for the German Government. Germany's human rights policy...
The Commissioner for Human Rights Policy
Protecting human rights is a cornerstone of German foreign policy.
Since April 2010 the post has been held by Markus Löning.
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Special topics
Article 1 paragraph 3 of the Charter of the United Nations commits to "... promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion". more
Löning: Defending Human Rights
Markus Löning, Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid, describes what his job involves and how he seeks to promote universal respect for human rights.
A logo for human rights
At more than 15,000 ideas from 190 countries, participation in the human rights logo competition was... more
Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council is an international body consisting of 47 states. The Council reviews the human... more
9th Human Rights Report of the Federal Government
Germany promotes respect for human rights all over the world. In adopting the 9th Human Rights Report,... more