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Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Jamaica for Extending Maternity Leave, Ask about Gender-Based Violence Law Reform and Support for Women and Girls’ Sports

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Jamaica for Extending Maternity Leave, Ask about Gender-Based Violence Law Reform and Support for Women and Girls’ Sports 12 October 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the eighth periodic report of Jamaica.  Committee Experts commended the…

AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Adopts 14 Resolutions, Extends Mandates on Russian Federation, Central African Republic, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Adopts 14 Resolutions, Extends Mandates on Russian Federation, Central African Republic, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent 12 October 2023 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted 14 resolutions, in which it extended mandates of the…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Welcome the Philippines’ “Tier 1” Response to Trafficking in Persons, Ask about Funding for Trafficking Victims’ Shelters and Women’s Access to Abortion

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Welcome the Philippines’ “Tier 1” Response to Trafficking in Persons, Ask about Funding for Trafficking Victims’ Shelters and Women’s Access to Abortion 12 October 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the ninth periodic report of the Philippines, with Committee…

MORNING - Human Rights Council Adopts Five Resolutions, Submits to General Assembly Draft International Covenant on the Right to Development for its Negotiation and Adoption, and Extends Mandate on Burundi

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home MORNING - Human Rights Council Adopts Five Resolutions, Submits to General Assembly Draft International Covenant on the Right to Development for its Negotiation and Adoption, and Extends Mandate on Burundi 12 October 2023 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Council this morning adopted five resolutions, including one in which it decided to submit to the General Assembly the draft international…

WMO press conference

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home WMO press conference 12 October 2023 Press Conference Announcement State of Global Water Resources 2022 report Prof. Petteri Taalas, WMO Secretary-General Dr Stefah Uhlenbrook, Director of Water and Cryosphere department Dr Sulagna Mishra, Scientific Officer

AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Adopts 16 Texts, Establishes a Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan and a Working Group on the Rights of Peasants

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Adopts 16 Texts, Establishes a Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan and a Working Group on the Rights of Peasants 11 October 2023 Meeting Summaries   Council Extends Mandates on Afghanistan, an Equitable International Order, the Promotion of Truth and Justice, the Disposal of Hazardous Waste, Private Military and Security Companies, Enforced and…

UNHCR press conference

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home UNHCR press conference 11 October 2023 Press Conference Announcement The situation of people forcibly displaced by the conflict in Sudan Mamadou Dian Balde, UNHCR Regional Bureau Director for the East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes, and Regional Refugee Coordinator for the Sudan Situation Abdouraouf Gnon Konde, UNHCR Regional Bureau Director for West and Central Africa Ayman Y. Gharaibeh, UNHCR Regional Bureau Director for the Middle East and…

New Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe Presents Letter of Nomination to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe Presents Letter of Nomination to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 11 October 2023 Presentation of Credentials   Ambassador Sylvie Bollini, the new Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her letter of nomination to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at…

MORNING - Human Rights Council Concludes General Debate on Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home MORNING - Human Rights Council Concludes General Debate on Technical Assistance and Capacity Building 11 October 2023 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Council this morning concluded the general debate under agenda item 10 on technical assistance and capacity building.  The Council yesterday heard the presentation of reports of the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner…

AFTERNOON - Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Expresses Deep Concern at the Widespread Deterioration of the Human Rights Situation in Haiti

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Expresses Deep Concern at the Widespread Deterioration of the Human Rights Situation in Haiti 10 October 2023 Meeting Summaries Human Rights Council Hears the Presentation of Reports on Cambodia, Georgia and Yemen, and Starts General Debate on Technical Assistance and Capacity Building …