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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Discusses Challenges Facing Human Rights Defenders Working on Albinism, and Women and Girls and the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Discusses Challenges Facing Human Rights Defenders Working on Albinism, and Women and Girls and the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment 09 March 2023 Meeting Summaries Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food   The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Angola on Moves to Develop Disability Legislation, Ask Questions on Accessibility and Inclusion in Decision-Making Processes

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Angola on Moves to Develop Disability Legislation, Ask Questions on Accessibility and Inclusion in Decision-Making Processes 09 March 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Angola on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with…

MORNING - Conflict and Violence are the Primary Causes of Hunger and Famine, Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food Tells the Human Rights Council

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home MORNING - Conflict and Violence are the Primary Causes of Hunger and Famine, Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food Tells the Human Rights Council 09 March 2023 Meeting Summaries Council Concludes Dialogue on Adequate Housing and the Climate Crisis   The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food on his report on conflict and the…

In Dialogue with Sri Lanka, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Settlement of Internally Displaced Persons, Raise Issues Concerning Constitutional Reform and Impunity for Military Officers’ Alleged Human Rights Violations

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Sri Lanka, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Settlement of Internally Displaced Persons, Raise Issues Concerning Constitutional Reform and Impunity for Military Officers’ Alleged Human Rights Violations 09 March 2023 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of Sri Lanka on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with…

AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Discusses Reparations for Child Victims and Survivors of Sale and Sexual Exploitation, and the Importance of Climate-Resilient and Carbon-Neutral Housing for All

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Discusses Reparations for Child Victims and Survivors of Sale and Sexual Exploitation, and the Importance of Climate-Resilient and Carbon-Neutral Housing for All 08 March 2023 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children on reparation as a crucial component of meaningful…

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Holds General Discussion on Persons with Disabilities in Situations of Risk and Humanitarian Emergencies

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Holds General Discussion on Persons with Disabilities in Situations of Risk and Humanitarian Emergencies 08 March 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday, 7 March, and on Wednesday, 8 March, held a day and a half of general discussion on persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies,…

MORNING - Human Rights Council Marks International Women’s Day, Hearing the High Commissioner Say that Women’s Equality is Central to All Human Rights

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home MORNING - Human Rights Council Marks International Women’s Day, Hearing the High Commissioner Say that Women’s Equality is Central to All Human Rights 08 March 2023 Meeting Summaries Council Concludes the General Debate on the High Commissioner’s Global Update The Human Rights Council this morning observed International Women’s Day and then concluded the general debate on the High Commissioner’s global…

AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears the High Commissioner’s Presentation of Reports on Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras and Cyprus and Starts a General Debate on the High Commissioner’s Global Update and on the Reports

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears the High Commissioner’s Presentation of Reports on Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras and Cyprus and Starts a General Debate on the High Commissioner’s Global Update and on the Reports 07 March 2023 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Council this afternoon heard Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, present reports on the activities of his Office in Colombia,…

In Dialogue with Peru, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Advances in Promoting Gender Equality, Raise Issues Concerning the Trial of Former President Pedro Castillo and Alleged Human Rights Violations Occurring During Recent Demonstrations

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Peru, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Advances in Promoting Gender Equality, Raise Issues Concerning the Trial of Former President Pedro Castillo and Alleged Human Rights Violations Occurring During Recent Demonstrations 07 March 2023 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of Peru on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 07 March 2023 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe,…