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MORNING - Human Rights Council Establishes an Independent International Commission of Inquiry to Investigate All Alleged Violations of Human Rights in the Context of the Russian Federation’s Aggression against Ukraine

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home MORNING - Human Rights Council Establishes an Independent International Commission of Inquiry to Investigate All Alleged Violations of Human Rights in the Context of the Russian Federation’s Aggression against Ukraine 04 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   Council Holds a Minute of Silence for the Victims of the Aggression in Ukraine   The Human Rights Council this morning adopted a resolution in…

AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Begins Urgent Debate on Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine Stemming from the Russian Aggression

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Begins Urgent Debate on Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine Stemming from the Russian Aggression 03 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Council today began an urgent debate on the situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression. Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said one week ago, the Russian Federation's…

At Plenary Meeting of the Conference on Disarmament, Speakers Address Situation in Ukraine

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home At Plenary Meeting of the Conference on Disarmament, Speakers Address Situation in Ukraine 03 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Conference on Disarmament today held a plenary session, at which it heard speakers addressing the situation in Ukraine. Many focused on the situation created by the military intervention of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which has been taking place since February 24, most of them…

Human Rights Committee Expresses Extreme Concern at the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Military Invasion of Ukraine

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Human Rights Committee Expresses Extreme Concern at the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Military Invasion of Ukraine 03 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Committee today expressed extreme concern at the ongoing military invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, conducted in breach of the fundamental principles of the United Nations, including the prohibition of the threat or use of force. Photini Pazartzis, Chair of the Committee, said the Committee…

In Dialogue with Israel, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Raise Issues Concerning the Applicability of the Covenant and Ask about Administrative Detention

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Israel, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Raise Issues Concerning the Applicability of the Covenant and Ask about Administrative Detention 03 March 2022 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Israel on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts raising issues concerning the applicability of the…

MORNING - Human Rights Council Concludes High-level Segment and Holds General Segment

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home MORNING - Human Rights Council Concludes High-level Segment and Holds General Segment 03 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its high-level segment and held its general segment. In the high-level segment, some speakers said Russia's invasion of Ukraine was not only an attack on the Ukrainian people and their freedom and fundamental rights but also an attack on the United…

AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears from 19 Dignitaries as it Continues its High-Level Segment, with Many Statements Focusing on Russia’s Attack on Ukraine and the COVID-19 Pandemic

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears from 19 Dignitaries as it Continues its High-Level Segment, with Many Statements Focusing on Russia’s Attack on Ukraine and the COVID-19 Pandemic 02 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued its high-level segment, hearing from 19 dignitaries who spoke about Russia’s attack on Ukraine, human rights, and the COVID-19 pandemic, among other…

Conference on Disarmament Continues High-Level Segment, Hearing from Mexico and Viet Nam

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Conference on Disarmament Continues High-Level Segment, Hearing from Mexico and Viet Nam 02 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Conference on Disarmament this afternoon continued its high-level segment, hearing statements by dignitaries from Mexico and Viet Nam. Speaking were Martha Delgado Peralta, Under-Minister of Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of Mexico; and Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Permanent Representative of…

MORNING - On the Third Day of its High-level Segment, the Human Rights Council Hears Statements on Climate Change, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home MORNING - On the Third Day of its High-level Segment, the Human Rights Council Hears Statements on Climate Change, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Russia’s Aggression against Ukraine 02 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Human Rights Council started the third day of its high-level segment this morning, hearing statements from dignitaries from Poland, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Dominican Republic, Montenegro…

Conference on Disarmament Continues High-Level Segment, Hearing from the Syrian Arab Republic, New Zealand, Morocco, Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Japan, Cyprus, Estonia, Australia, Turkey, Germany, Norway and the Islamic Republic of Iran

3 years 1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Conference on Disarmament Continues High-Level Segment, Hearing from the Syrian Arab Republic, New Zealand, Morocco, Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Japan, Cyprus, Estonia, Australia, Turkey, Germany, Norway and the Islamic Republic of Iran 02 March 2022 Meeting Summaries   The Conference on Disarmament this morning continued its high-level segment, hearing statements by dignitaries from the Syrian Arab Republic, New Zealand…