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Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Welcome Lao People's Democratic Republic’s Disability Legislation and Services, Ask Questions on Measures to Support Persons with Leprosy and to Eradicate Poverty

2 years 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Welcome Lao People's Democratic Republic’s Disability Legislation and Services, Ask Questions on Measures to Support Persons with Leprosy and to Eradicate Poverty 30 August 2022 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Lao People’s Democratic Republic on its…

Committee on the Rights of the Child Opens Ninety-First Session

2 years 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Rights of the Child Opens Ninety-First Session 29 August 2022 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of the Child this morning opened its ninety-first session, which is being held in Geneva from 29 August to 23 September, during which the Committee will review reports on the efforts of Germany, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Philippines, South Sudan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Viet Nam to adhere to the…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Bangladesh on Incorporating the Convention in Domestic Law, Ask Questions on Infanticide and Employment Support

2 years 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Bangladesh on Incorporating the Convention in Domestic Law, Ask Questions on Infanticide and Employment Support 26 August 2022 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Bangladesh on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

2 years 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 26 August 2022 UN Geneva Press Briefing Michele Zaccheo, Chief of the UNTV, Radio & Webcast Section at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by the representatives and spokespersons for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Meteorological Organization, the World Food Programme, and the World Health Organization. …

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend the Republic of Korea on Measures Taken to Implement the Convention, Ask Questions on the Right to Privacy and Guardianship

2 years 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend the Republic of Korea on Measures Taken to Implement the Convention, Ask Questions on the Right to Privacy and Guardianship 25 August 2022 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of the Republic of Korea on its implementation of the…

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

2 years 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Romania Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 25 August 2022 Presentation of Credentials Răzvan-Victor Rusu, the new Permanent Representative of Romania to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr.…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend New Zealand on Establishing the Disability Ministry, Ask Questions on Forced Sterilisation and Assisted Death

2 years 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend New Zealand on Establishing the Disability Ministry, Ask Questions on Forced Sterilisation and Assisted Death 24 August 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of New Zealand on its implementation of the Convention on…

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Holds Day of General Discussion on its Proposed General Recommendation on Racial Discrimination and the Right to Health

2 years 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Holds Day of General Discussion on its Proposed General Recommendation on Racial Discrimination and the Right to Health 23 August 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today held a day of general discussion on its proposed general recommendation on racial discrimination and the right to health. The day was comprised of…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

2 years 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 23 August 2022 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the World Food Programme, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Children’s Fund. Six months…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Japan on Providing Compensation to Victims of Eugenic Surgery, Ask Questions on Institutionalisation and Inclusive Education

2 years 8 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Japan on Providing Compensation to Victims of Eugenic Surgery, Ask Questions on Institutionalisation and Inclusive Education 23 August 2022 Meeting Summaries Committee on the Rights of Persons                           …