The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today completed its consideration of the initial report of Gabon on how the country is implementing the provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Introducing the report, Eric Dodo Bounguendza, Director-…

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights this morning discussed with stakeholders, including the Austrian Ombudsman Board and non-governmental organization representatives, the implementation of the provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in…

The Committee against Torture this morning discussed the issue of reprisals with the Special Rapporteur on Torture and the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture. Earlier in the morning, the Committee held a meeting on follow-up to Articles 19 and 22 of the Convention against Torture. Claudio…

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today considered the combined second to fourth periodic report of Egypt on how the country implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Introducing the report, Mahy Hassan Abd El Latif, Deputy…

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances this afternoon adopted a paper titled ‘the relationship of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances with civil society actors’ after discussing a similar draft paper on relations with national human rights institutions this morning with representatives of…

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today considered the combined fourth to sixth periodic report of Belarus on how the country implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Introducing the report, Yury Ambrazevich, Head of the…

The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Kyrgyzstan on its implementation of the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Presenting the report, Ulanbek Khaldarov, Deputy…

The Committee against Torture today met with the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture to discuss ways of collaborating in their work to eliminate torture, addressing the challenge of reprisals against human rights defenders, as well as obligations under the Optional Protocol to the Convention…

The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Andorra on its implementation of the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Presenting the report, Xavier Espot Zamora, Minister of Justice…

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today completed its consideration of the combined initial and second periodic report of Djibouti on how the country implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Introducing the report, Zahra…