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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 and Humanitarian Aid
Protecting human rights is a cornerstone of German foreign policy.
Since April 2010 the post has been held by Markus Löning.
moreThe Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid
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". moreSpecial topics
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... moreA logo for human rights
Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council reviews the human rights situation in the UN member states and issues... moreThe UN Human Rights Council
10th Human Rights Report of the Federal Government
The German Government is working hard to see human rights universally respected. The 10th report covers a... more10th Human Rights Report of the Federal Government