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In Dialogue with India, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Legislation Promoting Women’s Representation in Parliament, Raise Issues Concerning Corruption and Reported Violence against Religious Minorities

9 months ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with India, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Legislation Promoting Women’s Representation in Parliament, Raise Issues Concerning Corruption and Reported Violence against Religious Minorities 16 July 2024 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of India on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts commending…

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

9 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Spain Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 16 July 2024 Presentation of Credentials Marcos Gómez Martínez, the new Permanent Representative of Spain 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…

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Syria’s Cooperation with the United Nations Refugee Agency, Raise Questions on the Treatment of Kurdish Communities and Cases of Enforced Disappearances

9 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Syria’s Cooperation with the United Nations Refugee Agency, Raise Questions on the Treatment of Kurdish Communities and Cases of Enforced Disappearances 12 July 2024 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of the Syrian Arab Republic on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming…

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

9 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING 12 July 2024 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives from the World Health Organization, the World Meteorological Organization, and the International Labour Organization.Widening Health Catastrophe in the Democratic Republic of the CongoDr. Adelheid Marschang,…

In Dialogue with the Republic of Korea, Experts of the Committee against Torture Welcome Measures to Tackle Human Trafficking, Ask about Prison Overcrowding and Military Suicides

9 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with the Republic of Korea, Experts of the Committee against Torture Welcome Measures to Tackle Human Trafficking, Ask about Prison Overcrowding and Military Suicides 11 July 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of the Republic of Korea, with Committee Experts praising the State’s measures to tackle human trafficking and raising…

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Suriname for its Commitment to Judicial Independence, Ask about the National Human Rights Institute and the Rights of Tribal and Indigenous Peoples

9 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Suriname for its Commitment to Judicial Independence, Ask about the National Human Rights Institute and the Rights of Tribal and Indigenous Peoples 11 July 2024 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of Suriname on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts commending the State for its…

In Dialogue with Ecuador, Experts of the Committee against Torture Praise Health Services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Persons, Ask about the Serious Prison Crisis and the Criminalisation of Torture

9 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home In Dialogue with Ecuador, Experts of the Committee against Torture Praise Health Services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Persons, Ask about the Serious Prison Crisis and the Criminalisation of Torture 10 July 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the eighth periodic report of Ecuador, with Committee Experts praising the State’s strategy for inclusive…

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

9 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Guyana Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 10 July 2024 Presentation of Credentials Leslie Ramsammy, the new Permanent Representative of Guyana 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. Ramsammy had…

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Maldives on Legislation Pertaining to Children, Ask Questions about the Death Penalty and Climate Change

9 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Maldives on Legislation Pertaining to Children, Ask Questions about the Death Penalty and Climate Change 10 July 2024 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Maldives on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts noting with satisfaction the enactment of legislation pertaining to…

UN Trade and Development Press Conference

9 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home UN Trade and Development Press Conference 10 July 2024 Press Conference Announcement Publication of the Digital Economy Report 2024: Shaping an environmentally sustainable and inclusive digital future Embargoed until 10 July 2024 at 12 noon. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General, UN Trade and DevelopmentShamika Sirimanne, UN Trade and Development, Director of Technology and Logistics