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Annalena Baerbock (President of the General Assembly) - Geneva Press Briefing - 24.02.26
The President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock will brief about her address to the Human Rights Council and her priorities for the remainder of the 80th session, including the UN80 reform initiative, the selection and appointment process of the next UN Secretary-General, and defending the UN Charter.
“Human rights matter”: Human Rights Council President opens 61st session with global call to act - 23.02.26
Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, President of the Human Rights Council, addressed the opening of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UN chief: Rule of force replacing rule of law in dangerous global shift - 23.02.26
Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, addressed the opening of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UN rights chief: People’s pursuit of dignity, equality, and justice is unshakeable - 23.02.26
Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, addressed the opening of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
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61st regular session of the Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council is the main intergovernmental body within the United Nations responsible for human rights. Established in 2006 by the General Assembly, it is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.
The Council, composed of 47 Member States, provides a multilateral forum to address human rights violations and country situations. It responds to human rights emergencies and makes recommendations on how to better implement human rights on the ground.
145th Session of the Human Rights Committee (CCPR)
The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties.
The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people.
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