Experts also Discuss the Deinstitutionalization Process, Violence against Persons with Disabilities, and Denial of Legal Capacity The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities this morning concluded its consideration of the initial report of Greece on its implementation of the…

The rights and political participation of the many nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina who work and live abroad came into focus as the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers and Members of their Families reviewed the third periodic report of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The…

Discusses Global Compact on Migration, Financial Problems Facing the United Nations and their Impact on the Work of the Treaty Bodies, among Other Issues The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families this afternoon held an informal meeting…

Situation of Ethnic and Religious Minorities with Disabilities, and Efforts to Increase the Number of Children with Disabilities in Inclusive and Mainstream Education also Raised The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities this morning concluded its consideration of the initial…

The application of decree 70/2017, which allowed the expedited expulsion of migrants, could lead to violations of migrant rights in Argentina, as well as adversely impact families, causing significant psychological harm to children. These were amongst the concerns voiced by Experts of the…

Committee also Raises Questions Regarding the Independence and Participation of Civil Society The need for inclusive education, notably for persons with intellectual disabilities, was among the issues discussed by Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as it…

The situation of women, girls and ethnic minorities was among issues highlighted by Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as it considered the initial report of Myanmar on its implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons…

The Conference on Disarmament this morning continued consultations on its draft annual report to the General Assembly, first in plenary and then in an informal setting. It also heard a statement by Kazakhstan on the International Day against Nuclear Tests. Ambassador Taonga Mushayavanhu of…

The provision of sign language interpretation was amongst topics broached by Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as it considered the initial report of Albania on its implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with…

The Conference on Disarmament this morning discussed its draft annual report to the General Assembly, first in a plenary meeting, followed by informal consultations. Ambassador Taonga Mushayavanhu of Zimbabwe, the President of the Conference on Disarmament, introducing the first draft of the annual…