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Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend the Czech Republic’s Humane Policy toward Drug Users and Ask about Paternity Leave and Gender Aspects of the Labour Market

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend the Czech Republic’s Humane Policy toward Drug Users and Ask about Paternity Leave and Gender Aspects of the Labour Market 18 February 2022 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its consideration of the third periodic report of the Czech Republic on measures taken to implement the provisions of the…

REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 18 February 2022 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid press briefing which was attended by the spokespersons of the United Nations Refugee Agency, the United Nations Road Safety Fund, the World Food Programme, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Health Organization, the World Meteorological Organization…

Conference on Disarmament Continues Discussions on a Draft Decision on the Work of the Conference for 2022

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Conference on Disarmament Continues Discussions on a Draft Decision on the Work of the Conference for 2022 18 February 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Conference on Disarmament this morning continued discussions on a draft decision on the work of the Conference for 2022. Ambassador Li Song of China (Disarmament), President of the Conference on Disarmament, speaking in concluding remarks at the end of his Presidency,…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Lebanon on its COVID-19 Recovery Programmes and Ask about the Beirut Port Explosion and Vulnerable Women

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Lebanon on its COVID-19 Recovery Programmes and Ask about the Beirut Port Explosion and Vulnerable Women 18 February 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its review of the sixth periodic report of Lebanon, commending the State party on its COVID-19 recovery programmes…

In Dialogue with Belarus, Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Ask about Labour Therapy and the COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Outcome

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Belarus, Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Ask about Labour Therapy and the COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Outcome 17 February 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Belarus on measures taken to implement the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, with Committee Experts asking about forms…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Peru on Efforts to Establish Gender Equality in Government and Ask about Human Trafficking and Forced Sterilisation

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Peru on Efforts to Establish Gender Equality in Government and Ask about Human Trafficking and Forced Sterilisation 16 February 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its review of the ninth periodic report of Peru, commending the Peruvian Government on its efforts to…

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its Endorsement of the Safe Schools Declaration and Ask about Child Labour in the Mining Sector

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its Endorsement of the Safe Schools Declaration and Ask about Child Labour in the Mining Sector 16 February 2022 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on measures taken to…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Uzbekistan on the Adoption of the Citizen Act and Ask about Non-Governmental Organizations and Women Living with HIV/AIDS

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Uzbekistan on the Adoption of the Citizen Act and Ask about Non-Governmental Organizations and Women Living with HIV/AIDS 16 February 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its review of the sixth periodic report of Uzbekistan, commending Uzbekistan on the adoption of…

New Permanent Representative of Mexico Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Mexico Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 16 February 2022 Presentation of Credentials   Francisca Elizabeth Mendez Escobar, the new Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to her…

Permanent Observer of the West African Economic and Monetary Union Presents Letter of Nomination to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

3 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Permanent Observer of the West African Economic and Monetary Union Presents Letter of Nomination to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 16 February 2022 Presentation of Credentials   Assoukou Raymond Krikpeu, the new Permanent Observer of the West African Economic and Monetary Union to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his letter of nomination to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director…