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Experience Autism Through Virtual Reality - 14/16.04.25
In recognition of World Autism Acceptance Month, the UN office at Geneva offered to experience an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) journey that offers a first-person perspective on autism. Inspired by real-life experiences, this interactive experience allows participants to see the world through the eyes of Lou, an autistic character.
Ukraine is now one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world - 16.04.25
UNDP's Marie Dahan explains how important it is to clear farmlands for the rest of the world.
Geneva Press Briefing: UNDP, UN WOMEN, IOM, OHCHR, UNICEF, UNHCR - 15.04.25
🎦 Two years of war in Sudan; 🎦 Israeli operations in Lebanon continue to kill civilians; 🎦 Thousands of children’s deaths in the Mediterranean; 🎦 Floods and conflict fuel an alarming humanitarian emergency in DR Congo
Kwibuka 31 - 14.04.25
31 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, we gathered to remember, to honour the victims, and to reaffirm our collective commitment to peace and dignity for all.
Happening at UN Geneva
Chinese Language Day
Visit our photobooth to show your language abilities
The photobooth will be set up between 15 and 22 April during working hours.
Directions: enter through door 40 (E-Building, 2nd floor). Move to the first floor towards the Serpent Bar. The photobooth is located close to the Cagi cultural kiosk.
Everyone working at or visiting the United Nations Office at Geneva has the opportunity to take a picture showcasing the languages they speak.
Take your colleagues for a group picture and demonstrate the linguistic diversity in your team!
Committee on the Protection of All Migrant Workers (CMW)
The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW) is the body of independent experts that works to protect the rights of the millions of migrant workers around the world.
Migrant workers and their families often experience marginalization, xenophobia, and poor living and working conditions. In serious cases, they suffer exploitation, expulsion, and risk to life. The Committee monitors how States are implementing the Convention and protecting the human rights of migrants.
Committee Against Torture (CAT)
The Committee Against Torture (CAT) is the body of 10 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment by its States parties.
The Committee against Torture works to hold States accountable for human rights violations, systematically investigating reports of torture in order to stop and prevent this crime.
