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UN human rights official visits Fiji

15:59 pm on 2 April 2019

Fiji's human rights situation is under scrutiny again this week with a visit by the UN Deputy Commissioner for Human Rights.

United Nations (UN) Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Kate Gilmore Photo: AFP or licensors

Kate Gilmore began an official visit to Fiji today and was expected to hold talks with a wide range of groups, officials, and UN agencies.

She will also meet with human rights defenders, environmentalists and members of vulnerable groups as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps.