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UN encouraged by Libya’s progress on finding solutions for remaining internally displaced persons

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home UN encouraged by Libya’s progress on finding solutions for remaining internally displaced persons 01 September 2023 Press Release   Tripoli, 31 August 2023  Since late 2020, the Libyan government has found solutions for 80% of internally displaced persons working with communities to help address their issues. Concluding his four-day visit to the country, where he met with government officials and internally…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 01 September 2023 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives from the World Meteorological Organization, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International Organization for Migration.  Migrant Support Operations…

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Closes One Hundred and Tenth Session

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Closes One Hundred and Tenth Session 31 August 2023 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this afternoon closed its one hundred and tenth session, during which it reviewed the reports of Croatia, Italy, Namibia, Senegal, Turkmenistan and Uruguay.  Verene Albertha Shepherd, Committee Chairperson, said the closing…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Pleased About Data Collection in Paraguay, Ask Questions on Accessible Public Transport and Political Participation of Women with Disabilities

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Pleased About Data Collection in Paraguay, Ask Questions on Accessible Public Transport and Political Participation of Women with Disabilities 31 August 2023 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of Paraguay on its…

OHCHR hybrid press conference

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home OHCHR hybrid press conference 31 August 2023 Press Conference Announcement UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) press conference to present findings on Italy, Croatia, Uruguay, Namibia, Senegal and Turkmenistan Michal Balcerzak (Vice Chair) Régine Esseneme, Committee member Stamatia Stavrinaki, Vice Chairperson

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

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Philippines Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 31 August 2023 Presentation of Credentials Carlos D. Sorreta, the new Permanent Representative of Philippines 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 Rights of Persons with Disabilities Welcome Germany’s Increase in Social Benefits, Raise Questions on the Guardianship Law and Coercion in Psychiatric Facilities

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Welcome Germany’s Increase in Social Benefits, Raise Questions on the Guardianship Law and Coercion in Psychiatric Facilities 30 August 2023 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of Germany, on its implementation of the…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 29 August 2023 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci of the United Nations Information Service(UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International Telecommunication Union. Impact of the war on…

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

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Norway Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 29 August 2023 Presentation of Credentials Tormod C. Endresen, the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Norway to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United…

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Holds Follow-Up Dialogue with United Kingdom Independent Monitoring Mechanism and Informal Meeting with States Parties

1 year 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Holds Follow-Up Dialogue with United Kingdom Independent Monitoring Mechanism and Informal Meeting with States Parties 28 August 2023 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today held a dialogue with representatives of the United Kingdom Independent Monitoring Mechanism and non-governmental organisations to discuss follow-…