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Question
Who was the first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights? When was he appointed and for what purpose?
Solution
The first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights was appointed on 14th February, 1994. He was Mr. Joshe Ayala Lasso of Ecuador. He fought for the widespread discrimination against the world’s women and children.
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