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The regional State Government in Afar for example has been implementing Alternative Basic Education (ABE) for pastoral children. (...) As mentioned under Paragraph 65, the Federal government has taken a milestone legislative measure by adopting a progressive Federal Family Code of Ethiopia.

The national parliamentary elections that took place in Iraq on 7 March 2010, seven years after the United States of America initiated military action against the former regime of Saddam Hussein, represent an important milestone in the country’s democratic transition. (...) A/HRC/16/43/Add.1 14 GE.11-10836 Principles, and to strengthen efforts to find alternative housing and long-term solutions, including the allocation of land plots. (...) While commending that gesture, the Representative calls for a full moratorium on evictions from such settlements until alternative solutions and housing are found. 43. Many IDPs living in rented accommodation at prohibitive prices often also live in overcrowded conditions in substandard housing with no or little access to basic services (sanitation, electricity, etc.) and are at risk of evictions as their finances dwindle over time and rent prices increase.

On 3 September 2007, Slavery Act No. 2007-048 was passed, a milestone in the eradication of slavery and slavery-like practices. (...) The Special Rapporteur emphasizes the need for affirmative action concerning former slaves, given that those who flee often continue to live in slavery, as they lack any alternative livelihood. The Government should assist slaves who have fled their masters with legal advice, legal assistance to file a case, temporary shelter and, wherever possible, microcredit for small businesses.

In May 2018, Mozambican lawmakers approved constitutional changes aimed at a decentralization process that would give political parties more power in the provinces, a step that represents a crucial milestone in the efforts to achieving a lasting peace. 20. (...) Many older persons are illiterate and have limited alternative means of income (ibid.). 56. Public transport is very limited in rural areas and bicycles are the most common means of transport. (...) The remainder of the population is covered by alternative support networks, such as traditional healers, community health agents, elementary agents and traditional birth attendants, who constitute a central component of the primary health-care system.

We, the participating representatives of states and organizations, Recalling the United Nations General Assembly resolution 71/222 of 21 December 2016, by which it proclaimed the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018–2028 (hereinafter referred to as the “Water Action Decade”), Also recalling the United Nations General Assembly resolution 70/1 of 25 September 2015, entitled “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, which reiterates the importance of “ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all” as a Sustainable Development Goal to be achieved by 2030, the underpinning importance of water related issues in other goals and targets in order to reach the overall Agenda and the centrality of the “No One Left Behind” principle, Further recalling resolutions 68/157 of 18 December 2013 on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation and 70/169 of 17 December 2015 on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation of the United Nations General Assembly, A/73/166 3/17 18-11766 (C) Taking note of the efforts and extensive work carried out by the High-Level Panel on Water, Acknowledging the additional challenges facing countries with water scarcity and concerned with the impacts of such challenges, including inter alia their ability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Highlighting the challenge of rapid population growth and the importance of water management in disaster risk reduction in mitigating and adapting to climate change and in ensuring ecosystem protection, particularly of watersheds in mountain areas, wetlands, deltas and in coastal zones, in order to increase the resilience of communities, and noting that water management can contribute, as applicable, to the implementation of relevant multilateral agreements, such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 and the 2015 Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Stressing the need to manage in an integrated and sustainable manner water resources from source to sea around the water, food, energy and environment nexus, including by promoting the concept of circular economy and other relevant solutions to reduce, recycle and safely reuse water, Expressing concern about the current and projected adverse impacts of climate change on water resources and sanitation, as well as the challenges posed by pathogens, nutrients and emerging pollutants, including pharmaceuticals and microplastics, that are threatening human health and the quality of surface and groundwater, Bearing in mind the need to implement integrated urban water management, including sustainable waste management systems, in line with the New Urban Agenda, as part of Integrated Water Resource Management, by implementing inter alia nature- based solutions, decentralized wastewater management and improved rainwater management and harvesting, Recognizing that, according to Sustainable Development Goal 6 Synthesis Report 2018 on Water and Sanitation, the world is not on track to achieve water-related Sustainable Development Goals and targets at the global level by 2030 at the current rate of progress, Recognizing that effective lake and river basin organizations, water planning and target setting at the appropriate levels, including of drinking water supply and sanitation safety, are key to the sustainable management of water resources and require coordination of actors, development of infrastructure, benefit sharing and harmonization of national and basin wide development agendas, A/73/166 18-11766 (C) 4/17 Recognizing that parliamentarians and citizens make an important contribution to water governance alongside national governments, as well as regional and local authorities, as applicable, Reemphasizing the key role of women for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6, their insufficient representation in water-related decision-making processes and among water professionals at all levels, the disproportionate burden carried by many women and girls for water collection and use, their specific needs of safe water and sanitation facilities and the need to create an enabling environment to address these issues, Acknowledging the importance of ensuring water availability for civilians and protecting civilian water infrastructure and service delivery in the event of conflicts and natural disasters, as well as for refugee and migrant populations living in informal or inadequate housing, Looking forward to the Mid-Term Review of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018–2028, as an important milestone focused on the goals of the Decade and water-related Sustainable Development Goals and targets, Noting the ongoing efforts by UN-Water in responding to the expectations of the international community, supporting the monitoring of the SDG 6 targets and providing coordination among its members, Also noting the possibility to create an International Center for the Water Action Decade in Dushanbe with the support of the Government of Tajikistan and other interested parties to sustain the process towards implementation of the goals of the Water Action Decade and the organization of Water Action Decade Conferences, Hereby reiterate our determination to achieve the objectives of the Water Action Decade and declare to: Promote, at the local, national, regional and global levels, opportunities for public and private investment in infrastructure, including through the development of innovative financial instruments and mechanisms, and seek to increase the efficiency of investment to conserve and sustainably manage freshwater, wastewater and water contained in soil and vegetation, support community-based efforts and develop non-conventional water resources, such as water reuse and desalination; Strengthen the capacities, resources and skills, as well as improve knowledge generation and exchange of practices, to support national and local governments in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in those countries and for those people furthest behind; Make concentrated and coordinated efforts to build innovative, robust, flexible and fair systems for source to sea Integrated Water Resources Management, to increase A/73/166 5/17 18-11766 (C) water use efficiency and productivity, particularly in agriculture, energy, tourism, urban and rural development, as well as industry, to better appreciate the value of water and associated ecosystem services, to reduce emissions and the transport of hazardous substances and to take into consideration the serious impacts on the quality and availability of water resources caused from extractive activities; Commit to reduce inequalities in access and ensure affordability of safe drinking water and sanitation services that are basic human needs, essential to the health and well-being of families and communities, to avoid any kind of discrimination and to support countries and communities with specific needs and people suffering from poverty and in vulnerable situations, especially women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities and those living in remote areas, going beyond the household, particularly targeting schools, healthcare facilities and workplaces; Improve communication and access to practical, water-related information and funding to empower communities at all levels, through clear messages, to promote participation, equity, improved accountability and social innovation, supporting the engagement of civil society representatives in decision-making processes related to the rational, transparent and sustainable use and management of water resources and the provision of water-related services; Step up the efforts to develop tools, build institutional and human resources capacity, foster technology exchange, improve data that are appropriately disaggregated, disseminate knowledge, including traditional knowledge, skills and enhanced scientific and technical know-how to better understand the water cycle, contribute to the identification of appropriate solutions, including through South-South and triangular cooperation and improved research, education and training with a local perspective and special attention to children and youth; Facilitate partnerships at all levels among different kinds of stakeholders, including public authorities, the private sector, civil society organizations and academia, with the engagement of women, youth, local communities and indigenous peoples, as appropriate, to develop and implement actions that address problems related to water and sanitation at suitable levels and to promote the all-of-society engagement necessary to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; Prioritize water diplomacy and transboundary cooperation in line with the applicable principles of international law by strengthening inter alia the means of information and data exchange, open and inclusive multi-level and intersectoral dialogue in order to foster mutually beneficial solutions and institutional arrangements, such as basin commissions and plans, among riparian countries, for the development of transboundary river basins, lakes and aquifers and for protection of ecosystems and recharge zones; A/73/166 18-11766 (C) 6/17 Promote actions to address water-related disasters by significantly decreasing loss of life and damage as percentage of gross domestic product, by treating investment in disaster risk reduction as integral to expanding capacity for socioeconomic growth, by integrating science into policy, by substantially increasing investment in disaster risk reduction and establishing financing and investment principles and by supporting alliance of alliances in recognition that climate change may exacerbate water-related disasters, contributing to promote action for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction activities; Recall the United Nations Secretary General’s plan for the Water Action Decade 2018–2028 as a blueprint to coordinate and catalyze action throughout the Decade and invite the United Nations Secretary General to report to the Member States about the progress made by the United Nations and its entities with the implementation of this action plan; Note the intention of the Government of Tajikistan to hold Water Action Decade Conferences in Dushanbe on a biennial basis and to keep organizing them in an open and inclusive manner and invite all states, the United Nations, including UN-Water, and other relevant stakeholders, to actively participate in this Dushanbe Process; Invite countries to consider the establishment of Water Action Decade centres and partnerships on specific themes, such as one for water and disasters, or at the regional level and use the already existing water-related centres, programs and partnerships, such as those under the auspices of the United Nations and its entities, including UNESCO Centers and Chairs, as useful mechanisms to enhance dialogue, cooperation, technical and scientific transfer and development for the effective implementation of the Decade; Further invite all Member States to consider appointing water champions, who will play a mobilizing role for the Water Action Decade; Strongly recommend Member States to prepare and adopt national strategies and plans and implement actions for the achievement of the water-related Sustainable Development Goals and targets, as well as the goals of the Water Action Decade; Ask the United Nations, within existing resources, regional organizations, International Financial Institutions, philanthropic organizations, the private sector and development partners to support the implementation of the Water Action Decade, particularly in developing countries, Least Developed Countries, countries suffering from water scarcity, Small Island Developing States and Land-Locked Developing Countries and middle-income countries, considering their specific circumstances; Request the Government of Tajikistan to present the Chair’s Summary of this Conference, accompanied by this Declaration, to the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and other relevant venues; A/73/166 7/17 18-11766 (C) Urge all Member States to actively participate in the preparation process of a United Nations General Assembly resolution on the Mid-Term Comprehensive Review of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018– 2028, to be undertaken during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly; Request the Secretariat of this First High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018–2028, to collect, in collaboration with the International Steering Committee, the actions and partnerships that were proposed by the participating states and organizations during this Conference in a document to be entitled “Call for Action and Partnership”; Invite the participating states and organizations to share the progress made on the actions and partnerships proposed during this Conference at inter alia the Second Water Action Decade Conference, and as a contribution towards the Mid-Term Review of the Decade; Decide that the theme of the Second Water Action Decade Conference shall be “catalyzing water action and partnership at the local, national, regional and global levels” to achieve the goals of the Water Action Decade and water-related Sustainable Development Goals and targets; Express our sincere appreciation to the Government of Tajikistan for hosting the Water Action Decade Conferences in Dushanbe and for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to all participants; we also express our sincere appreciation to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the United Nations Development Programme, UN-Water and other partners for their support. (...) The panel noted the importance for service providers to look at blending public finance with alternative revenue sources, such concessional and commercial finance, as well as governance, regulatory and tariff challenges that need to be dealt with to make business models viable.

Ríos Montt’s appeal for amnesty in the trial he was facing for the crime of genocide. 13 This unprecedented ruling represents a milestone in the fight against impunity for the crimes of the past. 21. (...) Several arrest warrants were issued and several defenders were detained on charges of conspiracy, illegal gathering or demonstrating, and incitement to commit crimes, as well as on charges for offences, such as kidnapping, for which alternative measures to detention are not provided. 41 Between January and October, OHCHR-Guatemala registered the arrest of 10 defenders in Huehuetenango and San Marcos who, as at November 2015, were still in detention.

Myanmar is reaching new milestone, opening new chapter and turning new pages.Cannot be international community resort to the aged old legal principle of Reasonableness？

The Asociación Latinoamericana para el Desarrollo Alternativo (Latin American association for alternative development – Aldea), for example, has been collating information and data on violence and associated injuries and on incidents related to gender-based violence and killings.10 B. (...) The domestic legal framework on asylum seekers and refugees is primarily governed by the Human Mobility Law (2017), which marked a milestone in terms of strengthening the legal framework for refugee protection.

.: General 11 February 2021 Resolution 2562 (2021) Adopted by the Security Council on 11 February 2021 The Security Council, Recalling its previous resolutions concerning Sudan, in particular 1591 (2005), 1651 (2005), 1665 (2006), 1672 (2006), 1713 (2006), 1779 (2007), 1841 (2008), 1891 (2009), 1945 (2010), 1982 (2011), 2035 (2012), 2091 (2013), 2138 (2014), 2200 (2015), 2265 (2016), 2340 (2017), 2400 (2018), 2455 (2019), and 2508 (2020), and its Presidential Statement of 11 December 2018 (S/PRST/2018/19), Welcoming the signing of the Juba Peace Agreement in Juba on 3 October 2020 by the Government of Sudan, the Sudan Revolutionary Front and the Sudan Liberation Movement-Minni Minawi, and congratulating Sudan and its people for this historic achievement, which represents a significant opportunity for comprehensive and sustainable peace in Sudan and an important milestone of the transition period towards a peaceful, stable, democratic and prosperous future for Sudan, Encouraging the signatories of the peace agreement to begin swiftly the process of implementation, and noting that the peace agreement provides for a specific role for the United Nations in supporting the implementation of its provisions, Urging those who have yet to join the peace process with the Government of Sudan to do so immediately, constructively and without pre-conditions in order to conclude swiftly negotiations on a comprehensive peace agreement, and calling upon all international actors to continue encouraging non-participatory parties in this regard, Reaffirming the primary responsibility of the Government of Sudan to protect civilians across its territory, acknowledging in this regard the Government of Sudan’s National Plan for Civilian Protection (S/2020/429) and the weapons-collection programme, and expressing concern that the security situation in some regions of Darfur remains precarious, and underscoring the need to avoid a relapse into conflict and mitigate the risks for the population posed inter alia by threats against civilians in Darfur, inter-communal violence, human rights violations and abuses, violations of international humanitarian law and continued displacement, S/2021/131 3/4 21-01954 Stressing the need for the Government of Sudan to ensure accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and welcoming the provisions of the Constitutional Document on transitional justice and accountability measures in this regard, Determining that the situation in Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region, Recalling the final report of the Sudan Panel of Experts (S/2021/40), Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 1.

In the case of Hungarian citizen Előd Tóásó, detained since April 2009, in November 2011 the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention found his detention to be arbitrary, recommended reparations for the harm caused and called for precautionary measures alternative to detention. Different judges held hearings to review the application of precautionary measures after the opinion of the Working Group and all confirmed the initial decision on his pretrial detention.