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In Dialogue with Indonesia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Measures Promoting Women’s Political Participation, Raise Questions on Air and Water Pollution, and on Excessive Use of Force against Indigenous Papuans

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Indonesia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Measures Promoting Women’s Political Participation, Raise Questions on Air and Water Pollution, and on Excessive Use of Force against Indigenous Papuans 12 March 2024 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Indonesia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with…

OHCHR Press Conference

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home OHCHR Press Conference 12 March 2024 Press Conference Announcement Vision and priorities of the newly appointed Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Ben Saul Ben Saul, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism 

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING 08 March 2024 UN Geneva Press Briefing Rolando Gómez, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Food and Agricultural Organization, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UNAIDS, the Human…

In Dialogue with Somalia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome the State’s Anti-Corruption Measures, Raise Issues Concerning the Death Penalty and Sexual Violence by Armed Forces and Militias

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Somalia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome the State’s Anti-Corruption Measures, Raise Issues Concerning the Death Penalty and Sexual Violence by Armed Forces and Militias 08 March 2024 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Somalia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming the State’s anti-…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Appreciate Bahrain’s Emphasis on Inclusion, Ask about Disrespectful Terminology in Certain Laws and the Use of the Death Penalty on Persons with Disabilities

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Appreciate Bahrain’s Emphasis on Inclusion, Ask about Disrespectful Terminology in Certain Laws and the Use of the Death Penalty on Persons with Disabilities 08 March 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the combined initial and second periodic report of Bahrain, with Committee Experts…

OHCHR Press Conference

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home OHCHR Press Conference 08 March 2024 Press Conference Announcement Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Dr Alice Jill Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Zambia on Disability Legislation, Raise Questions on Persons with Albinism and Land Bursaries for Persons with Disabilities

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Zambia on Disability Legislation, Raise Questions on Persons with Albinism and Land Bursaries for Persons with Disabilities 07 March 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the initial report of Zambia, with Committee Experts commending the State for the work done so far,…

In Dialogue with Namibia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Praise the State’s World Press Freedom Index Ranking, Raise Issues Concerning Corrupt Public Procurement Practices and Implementation of Environmental Legislation

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Namibia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Praise the State’s World Press Freedom Index Ranking, Raise Issues Concerning Corrupt Public Procurement Practices and Implementation of Environmental Legislation 07 March 2024 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the third periodic report of Namibia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee…

ITU Press Conference

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home ITU Press Conference 07 March 2024 Press Conference Announcement Press conference with ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin on ITU’s 2024 priorities Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General

In Dialogue with Chile, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Measures to Promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Rights, Raise Issues Concerning the Police’s Response to Social Unrest in 2019 and 2020, and Conscientious Objection

1 year 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Chile, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Measures to Promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Rights, Raise Issues Concerning the Police’s Response to Social Unrest in 2019 and 2020, and Conscientious Objection to Performing Abortions 06 March 2024 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Chile on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant…