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Geneva Press Briefing: HRC, ITU, OCHA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNWOMEN, WHO - 21.02.25
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International Mother Language Day celebrations
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day. With this Silver Jubilee celebrations, let us demonstrate our commitment and efforts to cultivating a multilingual workforce and preserve linguistic diversity.
UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan.
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Tuesday sounded the alarm over escalating rights abuses in Sudan, warning that impunity is driving violations as fighting spreads and more armed groups become involved. In a new report, UN investigators detailed multiple attacks on civilians, healthcare facilities, markets, and schools, as well as ethnically motivated summary executions. “Some of these acts may amount to war crimes.
Stand Up for Social Justice: Special Concert at the United Nations
On 12 February, the Palais des Nations opened its door for a powerful celebration of unity and justice.To mark the World Day of Social Justice, the UN Research Institute for Social Development (UNIDIR), in collaboration with SHAP SHAP for the Antigel Festival, brough together local youth, artists and collectives from the Global South to amplify their voices, challenging inequalities and inspiring change. More about the event
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International Mother Language Day celebrations
As part of its celebrations of this year’s upcoming International Mother Language Day, the Division of Conference Management is happy to announce the return of its Multilingual Photobooth!
Starting Monday, 17 February, join us at the entrance of the Serpent Bar in Building E; you will be able to take photos at the Photobooth, showcasing all the languages you speak! Don’t forget to share your photos on social media, tagging @UNGeneva, using #IAmMultilingual.
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by its State parties. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate food, adequate housing, education, health, social security, water and sanitation, and work.
The Committee seeks to develop a constructive dialogue with State parties, determine whether the Covenant's norms are being applied, and assess how the implementation and enforcement of the Covenant could be improved so all people can enjoy these rights in full.
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The CEDAW Committee consists of 23 experts on women's rights from around the world.
The CEDAW treaty is a tool that helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life. In countries that have ratified the treaty, CEDAW has proved invaluable in opposing the effects of discrimination, which include violence, poverty, and lack of legal protections, along with the denial of inheritance, property rights, and access to credit.
