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In Dialogue with Cambodia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Ask about Freedom of Expression and Raise Issues Concerning COVID-19 Prevention Measures

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Cambodia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Ask about Freedom of Expression and Raise Issues Concerning COVID-19 Prevention Measures 11 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the third report of Cambodia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts raising issues concerning freedom of expression and…

REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 11 March 2022 UN Geneva Press Briefing Rhéal LeBlanc, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section at theUnited Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons of the United Nations Refugee Agency, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Development Programme, the United…

AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Discusses the Right to Privacy and Human Rights and the Environment

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Discusses the Right to Privacy and Human Rights and the Environment 10 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy, and started an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and…

In Dialogue with Bolivia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Training Courses to Prevent Excessive Use of Force, and Ask about Judicial Independence

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Bolivia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Training Courses to Prevent Excessive Use of Force, and Ask about Judicial Independence 10 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Committee this afternoon concluded its consideration of the fourth report of Bolivia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming training courses being held for police to…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Jamaica on Disabilities Act, Asking about Data on Persons with Disabilities and Disaster Preparedness

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Jamaica on Disabilities Act, Asking about Data on Persons with Disabilities and Disaster Preparedness 10 March 2022 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Jamaica on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Experts…

MIDDAY - Human Rights Council Holds Separate Interactive Dialogues with the Independent Expert on Foreign Debt and with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home MIDDAY - Human Rights Council Holds Separate Interactive Dialogues with the Independent Expert on Foreign Debt and with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief 10 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting held separate interactive dialogues with the Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt on human rights and with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion…

Conference on Disarmament Holds Plenary Meeting, Hearing from Algeria, Spain, Chile, Indonesia and Belarus as Coordinators of Subsidiary Bodies

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Conference on Disarmament Holds Plenary Meeting, Hearing from Algeria, Spain, Chile, Indonesia and Belarus as Coordinators of Subsidiary Bodies 10 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Conference on Disarmament this morning held a plenary meeting at which it heard from Algeria, Spain, Chile, Indonesia and Belarus as the coordinators of five subsidiary bodies. Delegations then made statements in response, with some…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Hungary’s Recognition at the Constitutional Level of Sign Language , and Ask about Guardianship

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Hungary’s Recognition at the Constitutional Level of Sign Language , and Ask about Guardianship 10 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the combined second and third periodic reports of Hungary on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of…

New Permanent Representative of Nicaragua Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Nicaragua Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 10 March 2022 Presentation of Credentials   Rosalia Concepción Bohorquez Palacios, the new Permanent Representative of Nicaragua to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to her…

MORNING - High Commissioner for Human Rights: the Failure to Administer the COVID-19 Vaccines in a Fair and Equitable Manner is Prolonging the Pandemic

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home MORNING - High Commissioner for Human Rights: the Failure to Administer the COVID-19 Vaccines in a Fair and Equitable Manner is Prolonging the Pandemic 10 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Sale and Sexual Exploitation of Children The Human Rights Council this morning held a panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable,…