38th REGULAR SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL Geneva, 20th June 2018 It is a distinct honor to speak here at the Palais des Nations, on behalf of the Global Committee for the Rule of Law “Marco Pannella”. Our sincere appreciation goes to H.E. Ambassador Maurizio Serra and Ambassador Massimo Bellelli for their support, to Dr Gianni Magazzeni and the
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