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New Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

2 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 19 February 2025 Presentation of Credentials Daovy Vongxay, the new Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at…

HRC Press Conference

2 months ago Breadcrumb Home HRC Press Conference 19 February 2025 Press Conference Announcement 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council Ambassador Jürg Lauber, President of the Human Rights Council

Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Eighth Regular Session from 24 February to 4 April 2025

2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Eighth Regular Session from 24 February to 4 April 2025 18 February 2025 Press Release The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-eighth regular session from 24 February to 4 April 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, starting with its high-level segment from 24 to 26 February, when dignitaries representing more than 100 Member States will address the Council.The…

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Congratulate Rwanda on Number of New Jobs Created, Ask Questions on Women’s Political Representation and Recognising the Cultures of Rwanda’s Different Ethnic Groups

2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Congratulate Rwanda on Number of New Jobs Created, Ask Questions on Women’s Political Representation and Recognising the Cultures of Rwanda’s Different Ethnic Groups 18 February 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the fifth periodic report of Rwanda, with Committee Experts commending the…

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

2 months ago Breadcrumb Home UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING 18 February 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 the representatives and spokespersons of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the Economic Commission for Europe, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and the International Federation…

Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Holds Half-Day General Discussion on Gender Stereotypes

2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Holds Half-Day General Discussion on Gender Stereotypes 17 February 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today held a half-day general discussion on its proposed general recommendation on gender stereotypes.In opening remarks, Nahla Haidar, Committee Chairperson, said gender stereotypes created false…

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

2 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Haiti Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 17 February 2025 Presentation of Credentials Ann-Kathryne Lassegue, the new Permanent Representative of Haiti to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.Prior to her appointment, Ms. Lassegue had…

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Liechtenstein’s Majority Female Government, Ask about Gender-Based Violence Convictions and Global Investments in Vulnerable Women

2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Liechtenstein’s Majority Female Government, Ask about Gender-Based Violence Convictions and Global Investments in Vulnerable Women 14 February 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of Liechtenstein, with Committee Experts…

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

2 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING 14 February 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 the representatives and spokespersons of the United Nations Refugee Agency, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the World Health Organization. Urgent support needed for hundreds of thousands without shelter in…

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend the United Kingdom on Steps Taken to Provide a Real Living Wage, Ask Questions on Reported Discriminatory Legislation for Asylum Seekers and High Levels of Child Poverty

2 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend the United Kingdom on Steps Taken to Provide a Real Living Wage, Ask Questions on Reported Discriminatory Legislation for Asylum Seekers and High Levels of Child Poverty 14 February 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the seventh periodic report of the United Kingdom of Great…