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The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today closed its eighty-fourth session after adopting concluding observations on the reports of Bahrain, Costa Rica, Georgia, Hungary, Mauritania, Norway, Slovenia, and Tunisia, which were c

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today closed its eighty-fourth session after adopting concluding observations on the reports of Bahrain, Costa Rica, Georgia, Hungary, Mauritania, Norway, Slovenia, and Tunisia, which were considered during the session. 24 February 2023 Meeting Summaries The concluding observations adopted by the Committee on the countries under review will soon be available on the session’s webpage In concluding remarks,…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE 24 February 2023 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the World Health Organization,…

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commends Lithuania’s Climate Change Measures , Asks About Discrimination Against Minorities and Gender Disparities

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commends Lithuania’s Climate Change Measures , Asks About Discrimination Against Minorities and Gender Disparities 23 February 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the third periodic report of Lithuania, with Committee Experts noting positive progress on climate change and asking about measures for…

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

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Ethiopia Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 23 February 2023 Presentation of Credentials Tsegab Kebebew Daka, the new Permanent Representative of Ethiopia 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 to Geneva,…

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commends Yemen’s Efforts in Education, Asks About Non-Payment of Government Salaries and Measures to Protect the Livelihoods of Agricultural and Fishery Workers

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commends Yemen’s Efforts in Education, Asks About Non-Payment of Government Salaries and Measures to Protect the Livelihoods of Agricultural and Fishery Workers 23 February 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the third periodic report of Yemen, with Committee Experts commending the State’s efforts in…

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

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of Cambodia Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 23 February 2023 Presentation of Credentials Dara In the new Permanent Representative of Cambodia 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 to Geneva, Mr. In held…

Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Holds General Discussion on the Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Holds General Discussion on the Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems 22 February 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women today held a discussion on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making decisions. In her opening remarks, Ana…

NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS ON COVERAGE OF THE FIFTY-SECOND SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS ON COVERAGE OF THE FIFTY-SECOND SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 22 February 2023 Press Release FIFTY-SECOND SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL Geneva, Switzerland, 27 February-4 April 2023 The fifty-second session of the Human Rights Council will begin on Monday 27 February 2023 at the United Nations’ Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Journalists who…

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend Cambodia’s Progress in Child Education, Ask about Access to Land for Indigenous People and Child Labour

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend Cambodia’s Progress in Child Education, Ask about Access to Land for Indigenous People and Child Labour 22 February 2023 Meeting Summaries The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the second periodic report of Cambodia, with Committee Experts commending the State party on the progress it had made in educating…

Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Second Regular Session from 27 February to 4 April 2023

2 years 2 months ago Breadcrumb Home Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Second Regular Session from 27 February to 4 April 2023 22 February 2023 Press Release The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-second regular session from 27 February to 4 April 2023 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, starting with a high-level segment from 27 February to 2 March, when dignitaries representing more than 125 Member States will address the Council…