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UN Geneva Press Briefing: WHO - 9.06.26
🎥 Update on the Ebola response in DR Congo; 🎥 Suspension of the Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine in Brazil; 🎥 Announcements
UN Geneva Press Briefing - 5.06.26
🎥 Crisis in Lebanon; 🎥 Displacement in Jonglei State, South Sudan; 🎥 Global food insecurity; 🎥 Humanitarian situation in Haiti; 🎥 World Food Safety Day; 🎥 Announcements.
#3Minutes | Protecting our aging population
Human rights do not expire with age. But many older persons face challenges in fully enjoying their human rights, including due to stereotyping, stigmatization and marginalization. In less than 3 minutes, learn how the UN is working to protect our growing aging population.
Two Peacekeepers Receive UN's Highest Courage Award | United Nations
Ukrainian peacekeeper Sergii Prykhodko and Uruguayan peacekeeper Sergeant Matias Reyes are being honoured with the Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage during the International Day of UN Peacekeepers commemorations on 5 June.
Happening at UN Geneva
62nd Session of Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47 States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the United Nations Office at Geneva.
114th Session of the International Labour Conference
The International Labour Organization will hold its 114th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva from 1–12 June 2026. Government, Employer and Worker delegates from the ILO's 187 Member States will address important world of work matters such as decent work in the platform economy, a transformative agenda for gender equality at work and social dialogue and tripartism.
Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW)
The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW) is the body of independent experts that works to protect the rights of the millions of migrant workers around the world.
Migrant workers and their families often experience marginalization, xenophobia, and poor living and working conditions. In serious cases, they suffer exploitation, expulsion, and risk to life. The Committee monitors how States are implementing the Convention and protecting the human rights of migrants.
