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Human Rights Calendar
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World Day of Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20.
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Call for Input, UN SR on water and sanitation
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on water and sanitation
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe […]
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Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1.
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Call for Input, UN IE on the rights of older persons
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human […]
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International Women’s Day
The United Nations International Women's Day is observed on March […]
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Visit to Guinea-Bissau, UN SR on water and sanitation
Guinea Bissau , Guinea-BissauCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe […]
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Visit to Hungary, UN SR on the right to education
Hungary , HungaryCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education will […]
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Elimination of Race Discrimination
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on extreme poverty and human rights
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights […]
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Call for Input, UN WG on rights of peasants
DeadlineThe UN Working Group on the rights of peasants and […]
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World Water Day
World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.
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Right to Truth Day
International Day for the Right to Truth concerning Gross Human […]
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Slavery Victim Remembrance Day
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and […]
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Call for Input, UN IE on rights of older persons
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on unilateral coercive measures
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of the […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on extreme poverty and human rights
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on slavery
DeadlineThe Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery has issued a […]
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Visit to Zambia, UN SR on freedom of religion or belief
Zambia , ZambiaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on on freedom of religion or […]
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Mine Awareness Day
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action […]
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Rwandan Genocide Remembrance
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide […]
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World Health Day
The World Health Organization's World Health Day is observed on […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on toxics and human rights
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on Cambodia
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on Cambodia has issued a call for […]
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Visit to UAE, UN SR on the sale, and sexual exploitation and abuse of children
UAE , United Arab EmiratesCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on slavery
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery has issued […]
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Visit to Malaysia, UN IE on the rights of older persons
Saudi Arabia , Saudi ArabiaCountry VisitsThe UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human […]
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International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day is observed on April 22.
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Call for Input, UN IE on sexual orientation and gender identity
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination […]
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World Day for Work Safety
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed […]
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Chemical Warfare Victims’ Day
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on minority issues
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues has issued a call […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on violence against women and girls
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls […]
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WWII Victim Remembrance
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on torture
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman […]
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Visit to Dominican Republic, UN SR on toxics and human rights
Dominican Republic , Dominican RepublicCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights will […]
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International Day of Families
International Day of Families is observed on May 15.
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Call for Input, UN SR on Somalia
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights […]
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Visit to Iceland, UN IE on international order
Iceland , IcelandCountry VisitsThe UN Independent Expert on international order will visit Iceland. […]
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Visit to Finland, UN IE on international solidarity
Finland , FinlandCountry VisitsThe UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity […]
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Visit to Honduras, UN SR on the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs)
DRC , Congo, Democratic Republic of theCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally […]
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Visit to Rwanda, UN SR on extreme poverty and human rights
Rwanda , RwandaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights […]
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Visit to Colombia, UN IE on sexual orientation and gender identity
Colombia , ColombiaCountry VisitsThe UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination […]
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World Day Cultural Diversity
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on toxics and human rights
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights has […]
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Biological Diversity Day
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22.
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Call for Input, UN SR on leprosy
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on Belarus
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on counter-terrorism and human rights
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights has […]
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**POSTPONED** Visit to Republic of Korea, UN WG on enforced or involuntary disappearances
Republic of Korea , Korea, Republic ofCountry VisitsThe UN Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances was […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the sale, and sexual exploitation and abuse of children
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and […]
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World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is observed on June 8.
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Call for Input, UN SR on the rights of migrants
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants has […]
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Day Against Child Labour
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12.
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**POSTPONED** Visit to Sweden, UN SR on toxics and human rights
Sweden , SwedenCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights was […]
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Human Rights Council 59
Mechanism Session (Public)The UN Human Rights Council is holding its 59th regular […]
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Desertification and Drought
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on […]
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World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20.
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International Widow’s Day
International Widow's Day is observed on June 23.
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UN Public Service Day
United Nations Public Service Day is observed on June 23.
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Torture Victim Support Day
United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture […]
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Anti Drug Trafficking Day
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on Burundi
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on Burundi has issued a call for […]
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Call for Input, UN IE on international solidarity
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity has […]
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Visit to Colombia, UN SR on the rights of persons with disabilities
Colombia , ColombiaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on racism
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on Palestine
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on on the situation of human […]
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Visit to Democratic Republic of Congo, UN SR on trafficking in persons
DRC , Congo, Democratic Republic of theCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons will visit […]
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Nelson Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18.
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Visit to Zimbabwe, UN WG on discrimination against women and girls
ZimbabweCountry VisitsThe UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls […]
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World Day against Trafficking
The United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons is […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on Afghanistan
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan has issued a call […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on Iran
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on Special Rapporteur on the situation […]
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CAT, Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 83rd session, the Committee Against Torture […]
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CRPD, Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 33rd session, the Committee on the Rights […]
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CESCR, Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 78th session, the Committee on Economic, […]
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Indigenous Peoples Day
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on […]
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CRPD, Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineDuring its 33rd session, the Committee on the Rights of […]
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Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 33
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) […]
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International Youth Day
International Youth Day is observed on August 12.
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Meeting Requests Due, UN WG Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances 137
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandDeadlineThe UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances is […]
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Visit to Brazil, UN SR on contemporary forms of slavery
Brazil , BrazilCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery is […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 179
Mechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its […]
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World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is observed on August 19.
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IACHR, Deadline to request public hearing for Period of Sessions 194
DeadlineThe Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is set to […]
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CERD, Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 116th session, the Committee on the Elimination […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on racism
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial […]
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Session, UN WG on arbitrary detention
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Working Group on arbitrary detention will hold a session […]
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Day against Nuclear Tests
International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29.
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Enforced Disappearances Day
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed […]
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Victims of Disappearances Day
The UN International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances […]
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Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, Preferred Submission Deadline
DeadlineThe Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has issued […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the right to development
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on counter-terrorism and human rights (Artificial Intelligence)
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on counter-terrorism and human rights (Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy)
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights has […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (Rights of Persons with Disabilities)
DeadlineThe Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human […]
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Call for Input, ACHPR WG on Extractive Industries, environment and human rights violations in Africa (WGEI)
DeadlineThe African Commission's Working Group on Extractive Industries, environment and […]
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Visit to Botswana, UN SR on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
Botswana , BotswanaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples […]
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African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) 78
Mechanism Session (Public)The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will […]
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Visit to Kuwait, UN SR on violence against women and girls
Kuwait , KuwaitCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls […]
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Visit to Mauritania, UN SR on migrants
Mauritania , MauritaniaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants […]
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Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) 78
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is […]
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**POSTPONED** Visit to Ireland, UN SR on the environment
Ireland , IrelandCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to a […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions […]
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International Democracy Day
International Democracy Day is observed on September 15.
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Call for Input, UN IE on the effects of foreign debt
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on minority issues
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues has issued a call […]
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Session, UN WG Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances 137
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances is […]
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Ozone Layer Day
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is […]
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ECtHR Hrg: Jesus Pinhal v. Portugal
Human Rights Building Strasbourg, FranceHearingsThe Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights […]
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International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace is observed on September 21.
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CEDAW, Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its Pre-Sessional Working Group for the 94th […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on torture
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on torture has issued a call […]
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