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Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Sweden on its Commitment to the Committee’s Work, Raise Questions on Gun Shots Fired at Persons with Mental Health Issues and on Institutionalisation
12 March 2024
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its review of the combined second and third periodic report of Sweden, with Committee Experts…
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UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING
12 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 the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology andspokespersons of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the International Labour Organization, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the…
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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
12 March 2024
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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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-…
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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
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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…
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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
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Join us for an Inside Out Action to honor women and peace
08 March 2024
University of Geneva
Evidence tells us that wherever women take part in a peace process, peace lasts longer. Particularly, when women are…
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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
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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,…
