UN Human Rights Chief to visit Liechtenstein, 28 – 29 August 2016

GENEVA (26 August 2016) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein will begin a two-day official visit to Liechtenstein on Sunday, at the invitation of the Government.

During his visit, High Commissioner Zeid will be holding discussions with H.S.H.  Hereditary Prince Alois von and zu Liechtenstein and with the Minister for Social Affairs.

He will also meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Cultural Affairs, the President of Parliament and members of civil society organizations. He will participate to a public event on the situation of human rights worldwide at the Liechtenstein University at 12:15 on Monday, 29 August.

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