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Director-General's remarks at the event to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the event to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 21 March 2025 Tatiana Valovaya International day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Friday, 21 March 2025 at 12.00 p.m.Room III, Palais des Nations  Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,Dear colleagues,It is my great pleasure to welcome you today to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial…

World Down Syndrome Day 2025

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home World Down Syndrome Day 2025 21 March 2025 Palais des Nations World Down Syndrome Day at the United Nations…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Hold Day of General Discussion on the Right of Persons with Disabilities to Participate in Political and Public Life

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Hold Day of General Discussion on the Right of Persons with Disabilities to Participate in Political and Public Life 20 March 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held a day of general discussion today on the right of persons with disabilities to participate in political and public life. The…

In Dialogue with Peru, Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Ask Questions on the 2024 Law on Crimes against Humanity and its Impact on Investigations into Enforced Disappearances

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Peru, Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Ask Questions on the 2024 Law on Crimes against Humanity and its Impact on Investigations into Enforced Disappearances 20 March 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of the report of Peru on a stand-alone request for additional information under article 29 (4) of the International Convention…

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend the Central African Republic’s Willingness to Review Laws and Practices, Ask about Arbitrary Detentions and Enforced Disappearances in Conflict Settings

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend the Central African Republic’s Willingness to Review Laws and Practices, Ask about Arbitrary Detentions and Enforced Disappearances in Conflict Settings 20 March 2025 Meeting Summaries  The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of the efforts of the Central African Republic to implement the International Convention on the…

Syria's humanitarian crisis: 16.5 million in need amid continuing conflict

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Syria's humanitarian crisis: 16.5 million in need amid continuing conflict 20 March 2025 © UNICEF/Khalil Ashawi A girl walks amid widespread destruction in Aleppo, Syria, left behind after 14 years of war. The legacy of the Syrian conflict, which saw the overthrow of the Assad regime in December last year, is that 16.5 million people are in dire need of assistance, making it one of the…

Gaza: ‘Bring them all home now’, freed hostage tells Security Council

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Gaza: ‘Bring them all home now’, freed hostage tells Security Council 20 March 2025 UN Photo/Evan Schneider Eli Sharabi, who was held captive by Hamas for nearly 500 days, addresses the Security Council. A senior UN political affairs official called for Israel and Hamas to restore the shattered ceasefire in Gaza on Thursday and release all remaining hostages, while one of those freed told…

Sudan: Civilians targeted as hostilities intensify in the capital

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Sudan: Civilians targeted as hostilities intensify in the capital 20 March 2025 © UNFPA/Karel Prinsloo Sudanese refugees at the Korsi camp in the Central African Republic. Dozens of civilians, including local humanitarian volunteers, have been killed by artillery shelling and aerial bombardment in the eastern part of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported on…

WHO gives clean bill of health to cities taking action on preventable diseases

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home WHO gives clean bill of health to cities taking action on preventable diseases 20 March 2025 Mtur/Jade Queiroz Fortaleza, Brazil. Three cities that share a healthy vision for their residents won UN World Health Organization awards on Thursday for their smoke-free parks, clean air initiatives and obesity-busting school lunch initiatives…

Trailblazers: UN’s ‘founding mothers’ remind all people to stand up for human rights

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Trailblazers: UN’s ‘founding mothers’ remind all people to stand up for human rights 20 March 2025 UN Photo A group of Japanese women examine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights during a visit to the UN's interim headquarters in Lake Success, New York, in February 1950 Silence is not an option in the fight for human rights – that was the message on Thursday at an event honouring…