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19 September 2023

MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears that There Is Still a Long Way Ahead in the Fight Against Enforced Disappearances and that Certain Climate Mitigation Technologies Are Emerging that Could Exacerbate Toxic Pollution

The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances and started an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of…

18 September 2023

Meeting Summaries

AFTERNOON - Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order to the Human Rights Council: It Is Crucial To Empower Young People to Facilitate their Participation

Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order. The Council…

18 September 2023

Meeting Summaries

MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears Call to End Arbitrary Detention Once and for All, and that Homelessness Can Significantly Increase the Risk of Contemporary Forms of Slavery

Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the Office of the High Commissioner on Protecting Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Context of Addressing Inequalities in the Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive…

18 September 2023

Compte rendu de séance

Présentation de l’Observation générale n° 26 du Comité des droits de l’enfant, contenant des « orientations claires à l’intention des États Membres sur ce qu’ils doivent réaliser pour faire respecter le droit de l’enfant à un environnement propre, sain et

Le Comité des droits de l’enfant a présenté ce matin, lors d’une cérémonie organisée au Palais des Nations de Genève, son Observation générale n° 26 sur les droits de l’enfant et l’environnement, mettant l’accent en particulier sur les changements climatiques. Cette présentation…

18 September 2023

Meeting Summaries

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

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today considered the initial report of Nigeria under the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Committee Experts raised questions regarding investigations into Boko Haram abductions, the…

15 September 2023

Meeting Summaries

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

Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Older Persons United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, this afternoon told the Human Rights Council that instead of learning lessons from the COVID-19…

15 September 2023

Meeting Summaries

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

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today concluded its consideration of the additional information report submitted by Mexico under Article 29, paragraph four of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, and follow-up to the Committee's…

15 September 2023

Compte rendu de séance

Le mariage précoce, le travail domestique et la situation des enfants des rues attirent l’attention des membres du Comité des droits de l’enfant

Le Comité des droits de l’enfant a examiné, hier après-midi et ce matin, le rapport périodique soumis par le Togo au titre de la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant. Pendant cet examen, des experts membres du Comité se sont félicités des progrès réalisés par le Togo en…

15 September 2023

Meeting Summaries

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

The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights. It then began an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights…

15 September 2023

Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Review the Netherlands in Absence of a Delegation

Ask Questions on Disappearances of Unaccompanied Minors and Lack of Access to Compensation and Asylum in Caribbean Territories The Committee on Enforced Disappearances today considered, in absence of a delegation, the additional information report submitted by the Netherlands under…

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MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears that There Is Still a Long Way Ahead in the Fight Against Enforced Disappearances and that Certain Climate Mitigation Technologies Are Emerging that Could Exacerbate Toxic Pollution

AFTERNOON - Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order to the Human Rights Council: It Is Crucial To Empower Young People to Facilitate their Participation

MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears Call to End Arbitrary Detention Once and for All, and that Homelessness Can Significantly Increase the Risk of Contemporary Forms of Slavery

Présentation de l’Observation générale n° 26 du Comité des droits de l’enfant, contenant des « orientations claires à l’intention des États Membres sur ce qu’ils doivent réaliser pour faire respecter le droit de l’enfant à un environnement propre, sain et

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

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

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

Le mariage précoce, le travail domestique et la situation des enfants des rues attirent l’attention des membres du Comité des droits de l’enfant

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

Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Review the Netherlands in Absence of a Delegation