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11 March 2026

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Pakistan’s Complaints Mechanisms for Persons with Disabilities, Ask about Persons with Disabilities on Death Row and Support for Persons with Disabilities Affected by Recent Flood

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Pakistan on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Committee Experts commended the State’s complaints mechanisms for persons…

11 March 2026

Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Note Steps Taken by Iraq to Address Enforced Disappearance, Raise Questions on Preserving Evidence Collected by the United Nations Investigative Team and Excavations of Mass Graves

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of additional information on the report of Iraq on its implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Committee Experts noted steps…

10 March 2026

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Examen du Lesotho au CRPD : des avancées législatives sont saluées, mais des préoccupations subsistent concernant notamment le handicap mental et certaines dispositions juridiques discriminatoires

Le Comité des droits des personnes handicapées (CRPD selon l’acronyme anglais) a examiné hier après-midi et ce matin le rapport initial soumis par le Lesotho au titre de la Convention relative aux droits des personnes handicapées.Au cours du dialogue noué entre les experts membres du…

10 March 2026

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Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Praise Lack of Cases of Enforced Disappearance in Samoa, Raise Questions on Cases of Missing Persons and Extradition in the Context of Enforced Disappearance

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Samoa on its implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Committee Experts praised the absence of cases…

10 March 2026

Meeting Summaries

In Dialogue with the Republic of Moldova, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Efforts to Combat Violence against Women, Raise Issues Concerning Journalistic Freedom in Transnistria and Corruption

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of the Republic of Moldova on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts commending the State’s efforts to combat…

09 March 2026

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Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Opens Thirty-Fourth Session, 2026 Marks the Twentieth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today opened its thirty-fourth session in Geneva, during which it will review the reports of Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Pakistan and Samoa under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.…

09 March 2026

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Committee on Enforced Disappearances Opens Thirtieth Session, During which it Will Mark the Twentieth Anniversary of the Treaty and Hold the CED20 Campaign throughout 2026 under the Slogan “Victims First. Immediate Action.”

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances this morning opened its thirtieth session, during which it will examine the situation in Ecuador, Iraq, Malawi and Samoa on their implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.…

06 March 2026

Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Efforts by Chad to Combat Trafficking, Raise Issues Concerning the Decree to Examine Reinstating the Death Penalty and Compensation for Victims of the Hissène Habré Regime

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the third periodic report of Chad on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming efforts taken by Chad to combat human trafficking, while raising…

05 March 2026

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In Dialogue with Slovakia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Efforts to Improve the Legal Framework on Gender Equality, Raise Questions on the Segregation of Roma Children in Education and Legislation Restricting Freedom of Assembly

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fifth report of Slovakia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts commending the State party’s efforts to improve its legal framework and approach…

04 March 2026

Meeting Summaries

In Dialogue with Canada, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome the Oversight Mechanism for Business Conduct, Raise Concerns About Proposed Expansion of Surveillance Measures and Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls

The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Canada on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming the State’s oversight mechanism for business conduct…

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Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Pakistan’s Complaints Mechanisms for Persons with Disabilities, Ask about Persons with Disabilities on Death Row and Support for Persons with Disabilities Affected by Recent Flood

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Note Steps Taken by Iraq to Address Enforced Disappearance, Raise Questions on Preserving Evidence Collected by the United Nations Investigative Team and Excavations of Mass Graves

Examen du Lesotho au CRPD : des avancées législatives sont saluées, mais des préoccupations subsistent concernant notamment le handicap mental et certaines dispositions juridiques discriminatoires

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Praise Lack of Cases of Enforced Disappearance in Samoa, Raise Questions on Cases of Missing Persons and Extradition in the Context of Enforced Disappearance

In Dialogue with the Republic of Moldova, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Efforts to Combat Violence against Women, Raise Issues Concerning Journalistic Freedom in Transnistria and Corruption

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Opens Thirty-Fourth Session, 2026 Marks the Twentieth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Committee on Enforced Disappearances Opens Thirtieth Session, During which it Will Mark the Twentieth Anniversary of the Treaty and Hold the CED20 Campaign throughout 2026 under the Slogan “Victims First. Immediate Action.”

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Efforts by Chad to Combat Trafficking, Raise Issues Concerning the Decree to Examine Reinstating the Death Penalty and Compensation for Victims of the Hissène Habré Regime

In Dialogue with Slovakia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Efforts to Improve the Legal Framework on Gender Equality, Raise Questions on the Segregation of Roma Children in Education and Legislation Restricting Freedom of Assembly

In Dialogue with Canada, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome the Oversight Mechanism for Business Conduct, Raise Concerns About Proposed Expansion of Surveillance Measures and Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls