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Chair of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture Presents Annual Report to the Committee against Torture

2 weeks 5 days ago Breadcrumb Home Chair of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture Presents Annual Report to the Committee against Torture 14 April 2025 Meeting Summaries The Chair of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture, María Luisa Romero, this morning presented the Subcommittee’s eighteenth annual report to the Committee against Torture.Ms. Romero said she was presenting the report in an increasingly complex global context, marked by armed…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the photo exhibition “Arts and Calligraphy of the Constitution of India”

2 weeks 5 days ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the photo exhibition “Arts and Calligraphy of the Constitution of India” 14 April 2025 Tatiana Valovaya Opening of the photo exhibition “Arts and Calligraphy of the Constitution of India” and donation of a bust and a painting of Dr. AmbedkarMonday, 14 April 2025 at 11.00 a.m.Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des NationsAmbassador Bagchi,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,A warm welcome to the Palais des Nations. It is a…

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

3 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING 11 April 2025 UN Geneva Press Briefing  Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva , chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the representatives and spokespersons of the International Trade Centre, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Women, the World Food Programme, the…

Director-General's remarks at the Graduation Ceremony for new UN Security Officers

3 weeks 1 day ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the Graduation Ceremony for new UN Security Officers 11 April 2025 Tatiana Valovaya Graduation Ceremony for new UN Security OfficersFriday, 11 April 2025 at 11.45 a.m.Building B, Library event Room Dear Colleagues and Guests,I am pleased to be with you here today to mark the graduation of thirteen new Security Officers following their successful completion of the Security Officers Basic Induction Training Course.The Officers being…

In Dialogue with Mauritius, Experts of the Committee against Torture Praise the Prohibition of Corporal Punishment, Ask about the Minimum Penalty for Torture and Prison Conditions

3 weeks 1 day ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Mauritius, Experts of the Committee against Torture Praise the Prohibition of Corporal Punishment, Ask about the Minimum Penalty for Torture and Prison Conditions 10 April 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Mauritius, with Committee Experts praising the prohibition of corporal punishment through the children’s act of 2020,…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers Congratulate Jamaica on Training Programmes for Officials, Raise Questions on Current Bilateral Agreements and the State’s Treatment of Undocumented Migrants

3 weeks 1 day ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers Congratulate Jamaica on Training Programmes for Officials, Raise Questions on Current Bilateral Agreements and the State’s Treatment of Undocumented Migrants 10 April 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the combined initial and second periodic…

Director-General's remarks at the Perception Change Project Awards Ceremony 2025 "Visions du Réel"

3 weeks 2 days ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the Perception Change Project Awards Ceremony 2025 "Visions du Réel" 09 April 2025 Tatiana Valovaya Perception Change Award Ceremony – “Visions du Réel”Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 7.30 p.m.Théatre de Marens, NyonLadies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to welcome you to the fourth edition of the Perception Change Award ceremony for the Visions du Réel documentary film festival.Let me begin by sincerely thanking Visions du Réel and the…

Experts of the Committee against Torture Commend Monaco’s Ratification of International Human Rights Treaties, Ask about Efforts to Revise Torture Laws and the Transfer of Prisoners to France

3 weeks 2 days ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee against Torture Commend Monaco’s Ratification of International Human Rights Treaties, Ask about Efforts to Revise Torture Laws and the Transfer of Prisoners to France 09 April 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Monaco under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or…

In Dialogue with Niger, Experts of the Committee on Migrant Workers Commend the State on Legislation Protecting Migrants, Raise Issues Concerning Bilateral Agreements and the Migration Centre in Agadez

3 weeks 2 days ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Niger, Experts of the Committee on Migrant Workers Commend the State on Legislation Protecting Migrants, Raise Issues Concerning Bilateral Agreements and the Migration Centre in Agadez 09 April 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Migrant Workers today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Niger under the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the 71st Session of the UNECE "Climate Action and Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future"

3 weeks 3 days ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the 71st Session of the UNECE "Climate Action and Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future" 09 April 2025 Tatiana Valovaya Opening of the 71st Session of the Economic Commission for Europe“Climate Action and Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future”Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 10.00 a.m. Room XVII, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a pleasure to welcome you to the…