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Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Raise Issues with Nigeria Regarding Investigations into Boko Haram Abductions, Reported Mass Graves and the Forceful Removal of Children

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Raise Issues with Nigeria Regarding Investigations into Boko Haram Abductions, Reported Mass Graves and the Forceful Removal of Children 18 September 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today considered the initial report of Nigeria under the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from…

‘Staggering proposition’ reaching SDGs for small island States: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Staggering proposition’ reaching SDGs for small island States: A UN Resident Coordinator blog 17 September 2023 © IOM/Abraham Diaz Small island developing States like Trinidad and Tobago face unique challenges reaching the targets of the SDGs. Achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can seem link “a staggering proposition” for resource-starved small island developing…

‘We all need to step up’ to rescue the SDG’s and fight for a better future: UN chief

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home ‘We all need to step up’ to rescue the SDG’s and fight for a better future: UN chief 16 September 2023 UN Photo/Cia Pak A wide view of the opening of the SDG Action Weekend. Secretary-General António Guterres is shown on the screens as he delivers remarks. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday rallied a diverse cross section of civil society actors to use their passionate voices…

UNGA78: UN chief brushes off key leaders' absence, says delivery paramount

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home UNGA78: UN chief brushes off key leaders' absence, says delivery paramount 16 September 2023 UN Photo/Mark Garten Secretary-General António Guterres (right) is interviewed by Mita Hosali, Deputy Director of the News and Media Division in the UN's communications department. With several high-profile world leaders opting out of the UN General Assembly’s annual opening session next…

AFTERNOON - High Commissioner for Human Rights: Instead of Learning Lessons from the Pandemic, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Are Still Seen as Optional Extras, Not Binding Obligations

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home AFTERNOON - High Commissioner for Human Rights: Instead of Learning Lessons from the Pandemic, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Are Still Seen as Optional Extras, Not Binding Obligations 15 September 2023 Meeting Summaries Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons United Nations High Commissioner…

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Welcome Mexico’s Cooperation with the Committee’s Country Visit, Raise Issues Concerning Apparent Rise in Enforced Disappearances, High Levels of Impunity and the Slow Progress of Investigations

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Welcome Mexico’s Cooperation with the Committee’s Country Visit, Raise Issues Concerning Apparent Rise in Enforced Disappearances, High Levels of Impunity and the Slow Progress of Investigations 15 September 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of the additional information…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 15 September 2023 UN Geneva Press Briefing   Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by representatives and spokespersons of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization, the Human Rights Council, the International Committee of…

MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears that Unilateral Sanctions and Over-Compliance Prevent Countries from Guaranteeing the Right to Health, and that the Abuse of Older Persons Requires Urgent Action from States and Other Key Stakeholders 

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears that Unilateral Sanctions and Over-Compliance Prevent Countries from Guaranteeing the Right to Health, and that the Abuse of Older Persons Requires Urgent Action from States and Other Key Stakeholders  15 September 2023 Meeting Summaries The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of…

Preserving dignity, public health: Managing deceased bodies during crises

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home Preserving dignity, public health: Managing deceased bodies during crises 15 September 2023 © WHO Catastrophic flooding breaks dams and sweeps away buildings and homes in Libya. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday joined with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, to underline the critical importance of preserving the dignity of the dead in the wake of recent natural…

Over-compliance with unilateral sanctions hurts human rights

1 year 7 months ago Breadcrumb Home Over-compliance with unilateral sanctions hurts human rights 15 September 2023 UN Indonesia A victim of gender-based violence is counselled at the Sanguara Health Centre in Palu. Unilateral sanctions and over-compliance are threatening the health and well-being of people across the world, an independent UN human right expert warned on Friday…