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In Dialogue with Luxembourg, Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Ask About Protection from Violence, Both Offline and Online

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Luxembourg, Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Ask About Protection from Violence, Both Offline and Online 21 May 2021 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined fifth to sixth periodic report of Luxembourg on how it implements the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, with the dialogue focusing…

REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 21 May 2021 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service, chaired the briefing. In attendance were spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the United Nations Children's Fund, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the World Health Organization, the World Meteorological…

Outgoing President tells the Conference on Disarmament that Despite Consultations, there is no Consensus on a Programme of Work and the Thematic Discussions on the Agenda Items will Continue

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Outgoing President tells the Conference on Disarmament that Despite Consultations, there is no Consensus on a Programme of Work and the Thematic Discussions on the Agenda Items will Continue 21 May 2021 Meeting Summaries   Ambassador Yuri Borissov Sterk of Bulgaria, outgoing President of the Conference on Disarmament, this morning told the Conference that despite his efforts and following consultations, it was clear…

Conference on Disarmament Holds Thematic Debate on Fissile Material Production

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Conference on Disarmament Holds Thematic Debate on Fissile Material Production 20 May 2021 Meeting Summaries   The Conference on Disarmament today held a thematic discussion on agenda item 2 of the Conference on prevention of nuclear war, focusing on fissile material production. Ambassador Yuri Borissov Sterk of Bulgaria, President of the Conference on Disarmament, said the possibility of reaching agreement on an…

Human Rights Council to Hold a Special Session to Address the “Grave Human Rights Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem” on Thursday, 27 May

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Human Rights Council to Hold a Special Session to Address the “Grave Human Rights Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem” on Thursday, 27 May 20 May 2021 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Council will hold a special session to address “the grave human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem” on Thursday, 27 May. The…

Conference on Disarmament Holds Thematic Discussion on Nuclear Risk Reduction

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Conference on Disarmament Holds Thematic Discussion on Nuclear Risk Reduction 18 May 2021 Meeting Summaries   Concludes Discussion on Nuclear Disarmament Verification   The Conference on Disarmament today held a thematic discussion on agenda item 2 of the Conference on prevention of nuclear war, focusing on nuclear risk reduction. Ambassador Yuri Borissov Sterk of Bulgaria, President of the…

REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 18 May 2021 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service, chaired the hybrid briefing, attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the World Food Programme, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the International Organization for Migration,…

Committee on the Rights of the Child Opens Online Eighty-Seventh Session, Elects New Chairperson and Bureau

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Rights of the Child Opens Online Eighty-Seventh Session, Elects New Chairperson and Bureau 17 May 2021 Meeting Summaries   Outgoing Committee Chairperson Says Number of Children Injured and Killed in the Conflict between Palestinians and Israelis is Alarming as Attacks that Count Children among their Victims are Unacceptable   The Committee on the Rights of…

New Permanent Observer of European Union Presents Letter of Nomination to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Observer of European Union Presents Letter of Nomination to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 17 May 2021 Presentation of Credentials   Lotte Knudsen, the new Permanent Observer of the European Union to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her letter of nomination to Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to her…

REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

3 years 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 14 May 2021 UN Geneva Press Briefing REGULAR PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 14 May 2021 Michele Zaccheo, Chief of the TV and Radio Section of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High…