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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Considers the Report of Nicaragua in the Absence of a Delegation

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Considers the Report of Nicaragua in the Absence of a Delegation 23 October 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today considered the combined seventh to tenth periodic report of Nicaragua in the absence of a delegation.  Committee Experts raised questions on the treatment of women human rights…

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

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Tanzania Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 23 October 2023 Presentation of Credentials Abdallah Saleh Possi, the new Permanent Representative of Tanzania to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of…

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

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Andorra Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 23 October 2023 Presentation of Credentials Ferran Costa Marimon, the new Permanent Representative of Andorra to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.  Prior to his appointment to…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Uruguay’s Commitment to Implementing the Convention, Ask about Women’s Access to Justice and Gender Parity in Politics

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Uruguay’s Commitment to Implementing the Convention, Ask about Women’s Access to Justice and Gender Parity in Politics 20 October 2023 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the tenth periodic report of Uruguay, with Committee Experts commending the…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 20.10

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 20.10 20 October 2023 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by representatives and spokespersons of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the World Health Organization. OPT/Israel update Alessandra Vellucci…

In Dialogue with the Republic of Korea, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend the State’s Support for Defectors from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Raise Issues Concerning the 2022 Itaewon Incident and High Suicide Rates

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with the Republic of Korea, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend the State’s Support for Defectors from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Raise Issues Concerning the 2022 Itaewon Incident and High Suicide Rates 20 October 2023 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of the Republic of Korea on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Malawi's Commitment to Development, Ask About the Participation of Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Subjects and Abortion Law

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Malawi's Commitment to Development, Ask About the Participation of Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Subjects and Abortion Law 19 October 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the eighth periodic report of Malawi, with…

In Dialogue with Trinidad and Tobago, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Women’s Representation in Public Bodies, Raise Issues Concerning Summary Executions by the Police and Ongoing Deportation of Refugees

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Trinidad and Tobago, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Women’s Representation in Public Bodies, Raise Issues Concerning Summary Executions by the Police and Ongoing Deportation of Refugees 19 October 2023 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Trinidad and Tobago on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Steps to Fight Human Trafficking in Albania, Ask about Gender Parity Quotas in Politics and Education for Rural Girls

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Steps to Fight Human Trafficking in Albania, Ask about Gender Parity Quotas in Politics and Education for Rural Girls 18 October 2023 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Albania, with Committee Experts commending the…

In Dialogue with the United States, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Measures to Address Gun Violence, Raise Issues Concerning Police Violence Towards Civilians and Hate Crimes

1 year 6 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with the United States, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Measures to Address Gun Violence, Raise Issues Concerning Police Violence Towards Civilians and Hate Crimes 18 October 2023 Meeting Summaries Committee Holds a Minute of Silence for the Civilian Victims of Conflict in the Gaza Strip and Around the World The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the fifth…