7 years 10 months ago
COUNCIL HOLDS INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH THE WORKING GROUP OF EXPERTS ON PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT
24 September 2013
Meeting Summaries
Holds general debate on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance
The Human Rights Council at midday held an interactive dialogue with the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, including on its missions to Panama and the United Kingdom. The Council also held a general debate on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance.
Mirjana Najcevska, of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, in presenting the report said that it was essential to…
7 years 10 months ago
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL HOLDS STAND-ALONE HIGH-LEVEL INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE ON ASSISTANCE TO SOMALIA IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RIGHTS
24 September 2013
Meeting Summaries
Begins Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia
The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a stand-alone high-level interactive dialogue on assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights. The Council also began an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia.
Flavia Pansieri, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, said that the human rights situation in Somalia continued to be very challenging. Continued…
7 years 10 months ago
"From Emigration to Integration"
23 September 2013
| Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Speech
23 septembre 2013"From Emigration to Integration"
Message by Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
United Nations Under-Secretary-General
Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
“From Emigration to Integration”
Passerelle, Palais des Nations
Monday, 23 September 2013Delivered on the Director-General’s behalf by Ms. Charlotte L. Warakaulle, Chief of the Political Affairs and Partnerships Section
Ambassador Dumitriu
Ms. Katalin
Ms. Tarabega
Ms. Grosaru
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of the Director-General who regrets that he cannot be with you personally, it is my…
7 years 10 months ago
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL HOLDS GENERAL DEBATE ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PALESTINE AND OTHER OCCUPIED ARAB TERRITORIES
23 September 2013
Meeting Summaries
Holds General Debate on Universal Periodic Review
The Human Rights Council this morning heard the introduction of the report of the Secretary-General on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, followed by a general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other Occupied Arab Territories. It also held a general debate on the Universal Periodic Review.
Flavia Pansieri, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, presenting the report of the Secretary-…
7 years 10 months ago
COUNCIL CONTINUES GENERAL DEBATE ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PALESTINE AND OTHER OCCUPIED ARAB TERRITORIES
23 September 2013
Meeting Summaries
Hears Address by Commissioner for Human Rights, Humanitarian Action and Relations with Civil Society of Mauritania
The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued its general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other Occupied Arab Territories. It also heard an address by Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Khattra, Commissioner for Human Rights, Humanitarian Action and Relations with Civil Society of Mauritania.
Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Khattra, Commissioner for Human Rights, Humanitarian Action and Relations with Civil…
7 years 10 months ago
COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD CONSIDERS REPORT OF LITHUANIA
23 September 2013
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Rights of the Child last night completed its consideration of the combined third to fourth periodic report of Lithuania on its implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.Presenting the report, Audrius Bitinas, Deputy Minister of Social Security and Labour, said that Lithuania was making significant efforts to improve its legislation and to prepare and implement programmes for the promotion and protection of the rights of the child. Lithuania had recently adopted a transformative concept on the institutional system…
7 years 10 months ago
ILO Press Conference
23 September 2013
Press Conference Announcement
Title
ILO Press Conference
Listen to the audio
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ILO
7 years 10 months ago
International Day of Peace
20 September 2013
| Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Speech
20 septembre 2013International Day of Peace
Remarks by Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
United Nations Under-Secretary-General
Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
International Day of Peace
Jardin Anglais, Geneva
Friday, 20 September 2013 at 14:00
Madame la Maire de la Ville de Genève [Sandrine Salerno],
Madame la Vice-présidente du Conseil administratif [Esther Alder],
Monsieur le Directeur général d’Interpeace [Scott Weber],
Mesdames et Messieurs,
C’est un grand honneur pour moi de célébrer avec vous, ici, à Genève, la Journée internationale de la paix.
Permettez-moi…
7 years 10 months ago
Oath of Office Ceremony (in English and French)
20 September 2013
| Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Speech
20 septembre 2013Oath of Office Ceremony (en anglais et français)
Remarks by Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
United Nations Under-Secretary-General
Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
Oath of Office Ceremony
Palais des Nations, Czech and Slovak Room
Friday, 20 September 2013 at 11 a.m.
Dear Colleagues:
A warm welcome to all of you. It is my pleasure to represent the Secretary-General and to hold the Oath of Office ceremony with you today.
Through the declaration of the Oath of Office, we affirm our commitment to the United Nations and to its core…
7 years 10 months ago
Geneva Peace Talks
20 September 2013
| Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Speech
20 septembre 2013Geneva Peace Talks
Remarks by Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
United Nations Under-Secretary-General
Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
Geneva Peace Talks - Reception
Palais des Nations, Bar Serpent
Friday, 20 September 2013 at 6 p.m.
President of the State Council, Mr. Charles Beer
Director-General of Interpeace, Mr. Scott Weber
Dear Colleagues
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am pleased to be with you this evening following the launch of the Geneva Peace Talks - a new and innovative event that we hope will continue in Geneva in the years to come. I would like to thank…
