5 years 2 months ago
HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL TO HOLD ITS THIRTY-SECOND REGULAR SESSION FROM 13 JUNE TO 1 JULY 2016
08 June 2016
Press Release
The Human Rights Council will hold its thirty-second regular session from 13 June to 1 July 2016 in the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
The three-week session will include a high-level panel discussion on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Human Rights Council with the participation of former Council presidents. Panels will also take place on the thirtieth anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development, on the use of sport and the Olympic ideal to promote human rights for all, and…
5 years 2 months ago
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS REVIEWS THE REPORT OF SWEDEN
08 June 2016
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of Sweden on its implementation of the provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Introducing the report, Pernilla Baralt, State Secretary to the Minister of Children, Elderly and Gender Equality, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, said that following the change of government in September 2014, important reforms were underway in the areas of the labour market, education, climate change and equal…
5 years 2 months ago
UN INQUIRY FINDS CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY IN ERITREA
08 June 2016
Press Release
Arabic version
Geneva (Issued as received) – Crimes against humanity have been committed in a widespread and systematic manner in Eritrean detention facilities, military training camps and other locations across the country over the past 25 years, according to a new report by the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, released Wednesday.
Crimes of enslavement, imprisonment, enforced disappearances, torture, persecution, rape, murder and other inhumane acts have been committed as part of a campaign to instil fear in, deter opposition from and ultimately to control the Eritrean…
5 years 2 months ago
Press Conference requested by the Permanent Mission of the State of Eritrea
08 June 2016
Press Conference Announcement
H.E. Mr. Yemane Gebreab, Advisor of the President and Head of Political Affairs
Title
Press Conference requested by the Permanent Mission of the State of Eritrea
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Response to the conclusions by the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea.…
5 years 2 months ago
OHCHR Press Conference
08 June 2016
Press Conference Announcement
Mike Smith, Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on human rights in Eritrea.
Title
OHCHR Press Conference
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Press Conference - Presentation of Commission of Inquiry on human rights in Eritrea - Second report.
Organizations
OHCHR
5 years 2 months ago
OHCHR Press Conference (Human Rights Council)
08 June 2016
Press Conference Announcement
Title
OHCHR Press Conference (Human Rights Council)
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Organizations
OHCHR
5 years 2 months ago
CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT HEARS FROM ITS PRESIDENT, AND DELEGATIONS OF BANGLADESH AND CHILE
07 June 2016
Meeting Summaries
The Conference on Disarmament this morning held a plenary meeting in which it heard an update from the President of the Conference on the ongoing informal consultations, as well as statements by Bangladesh and Chile.
Ambassador Luis Enrique Chavez Basagoitia of Peru, President of the Conference, informed that no tangible result had been achieved in the informal consultations on a proposal of a programme of work. He announced that two plenary sessions would be held the following week, in which all interested delegations would have a chance to address…
5 years 2 months ago
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS REVIEWS THE REPORT OF FRANCE
07 June 2016
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of France on its implementation of the provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Elisabeth Laurin, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations Office at Geneva, introducing the report, said that France had ratified the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant and it had entered into force in June 2015. Combatting all forms of discrimination was a priority area; the focus was on ensuring…
5 years 2 months ago
REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE INFORMATION SERVICE
07 June 2016
Bi-Weekly Briefing
Ahmad Fawzi, United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the briefing attended by spokespersons of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration.Geneva activities Committees
The Conference on Disarmament was holding a public plenary at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber.
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which had opened on 6 June in Room XXII (E Building) of the Palais des Nations, 58th was concluding this morning the review of the report of France (begun on 6…
5 years 2 months ago
40th anniversary of the Association of German employees working in international organizations (VDBIO)
06 June 2016
| Michael Møller
Speech
6 juin 201640th anniversary of the Association of German employees working in international organizations (VDBIO)
Remarks by Mr. Michael Møller
United Nations Under-Secretary-General
Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
Association of German employees working in international
organizations (VDBIO) - 40th anniversary
Monday, 6 June 2016 at 7 p.m.
Sehr geehrte Frau Dr. Brunne,
Sehr geehrter Herr Botschafter Seidenberger,
Sehr geehrter Herr Dr. Rösler,
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
Es ist mir eine…
