2 Apr 2019

UN human rights official visits Fiji

3:59 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

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.