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Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend Belgium’s Commitment to Human Rights, Ask about Foreign Unaccompanied Minors and Illegal International Adoptions

3 weeks 6 days ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend Belgium’s Commitment to Human Rights, Ask about Foreign Unaccompanied Minors and Illegal International Adoptions 24 March 2025 Meeting Summaries  The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today reviewed a report containing additional information submitted by Belgium under article 29 (4) of the Convention. Committee Experts commended the State party’s…

UNAIDS Press Conference

3 weeks 6 days ago Breadcrumb Home UNAIDS Press Conference 24 March 2025 Press Conference Announcement Impact of US funding cuts on the HIV response Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director  Angeli Achrekar, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director 

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

4 weeks 2 days ago Breadcrumb Home UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING 21 March 2025 UN Geneva Press Briefing  Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by representatives and spokespersons of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the World Health Organization, and the International Federation…

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

4 weeks 2 days ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Georgia Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 21 March 2025 Presentation of Credentials Revaz Lominadze, the new Permanent Representative of Georgia 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, Mr.…

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…

HRC Press Conference

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home HRC Press Conference 20 March 2025 Press Conference Announcement Launch of the report by the Group of Independent Experts on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus Karinna Moskalenko, chair of the Belarus Group of Independent ExpertsSusan Bazilli, member of the Belarus Group of Independent ExpertsMonika Stanisława Płatek, Belarus Group of Independent Experts

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend the Gambia on Reparations Act, Ask Questions on Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission and the Timeline for Victim Compensation

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend the Gambia on Reparations Act, Ask Questions on Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission and the Timeline for Victim Compensation 19 March 2025 Meeting Summaries  The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of the initial report of the Gambia, with Committee Experts commending the State on the reparations act, while…

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

1 month ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 19 March 2025 Presentation of Credentials  Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora, the new Permanent Representative ofthe Dominican Republic to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at…