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UN Geneva Press Briefing: UN/ICRC, OHCHR, UNICEF - 26.08.26
🎥 Call to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems; 🎥 Human rights situation in Myanmar; 🎥 Child nutrition crisis in Afghanistan; 🎥 Question on Gaza; 🎥 Question on Ebola; 🎥 Announcements.
RENEWED CALL FROM THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS TO ADOPT RULES ON AUTONOMOUS WEAPON SYSTEMS - 25.08.26
UN Secretary-General and ICRC President renew their call for urgent action on autonomous weapon systems. States must show political courage and negotiate a legally binding instrument with clear prohibitions and restrictions.
Remembering a Champion of Humanitarian Action | United Nations
For World Humanitarian Day, we look back at the legacy of Sadako Ogata, the first woman to serve as UN High Commissioner for Refugees. From the crises of Iraq and the Balkans to the Great Lakes region, Ogata put the protection, dignity and safety of people fleeing conflict at the heart of humanitarian action. Her pioneering work continues to resonate with humanitarian workers serving people in crisis today.
UN Geneva Press Briefing: WHO, UNFPA, WFP, UNHCR - 14.08.26
🎥WHO: update on Attacks on Health Care 🎥UNFPA: Maternal health challenges in Darfur 🎥WFP/ UNHCR: Critical funding shortfalls threaten life-saving food, nutrition, and other assistance for refugees in South Sudan
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Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the body of independent experts which monitors implementation of the Convention by the States parties.
Worldwide, there are an estimated one billion people with disabilities. Through its engagement and cooperation with States parties, the Committee promotes inclusion, advocates for the human rights of all persons with disabilities, and provides recommendations to support the implementation of the provisions enshrined in the Convention.
