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The United Nations Information Service Geneva covers a range of activities taking place at the United Nations Office at Geneva, from meeting of the Human Rights Council and peace talks to other major conferences and events. Accredited journalists can participate in bi-weekly briefings chaired by the UN Geneva spokesperson and attended by the spokespeople of UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies based in Geneva. Correspondents also have access to scheduled press conferences, stakeouts and background briefings on an almost daily basis.

The UN Information Service also regularly issues press releases and meeting summaries of major meetings happening in Geneva, including the sessions of the Human Rights Council, the human rights committees, and the Conference on Disarmament. Facilities for the media include free or rented workspaces and access to radio and television studios and services, upon availability. 

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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DECIDES TO DISPATCH FACT-FINDING MISSION TO INVESTIGATE VIOLATIONS AGAINST PALESTINIANS IN OCCUPIED TERRITORY

The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its ninth Special Session on the grave violations of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including the recent aggression of the occupied Gaza Strip, and adopted a resolution in which it strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli military…
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SPECIAL SESSION OF HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ADOPTS RESOLUTION ON GRAVE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN GAZA STRIP

The Human Rights Council concluded its ninth Special Session today by adopting a resolution on the grave violations of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory including the recent aggression of the occupied Gaza Strip in which it strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli military operation…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL OPENS SPECIAL SESSION ON SITUATION IN GAZA STRIP

The Human Rights Council this morning opened its ninth Special Session, addressing the grave violations of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including the recent aggression of the occupied Gaza Strip, with speakers urging the Council to take appropriate measures to alleviate the…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONTINUES TO DISCUSS CRISIS SITUATION IN GAZA

The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued with its ninth special session and discussed the grave violations of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory including the recent aggression of the occupied Gaza Strip. In various statements, delegations said that the current situation…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN GAZA ON 9 JANUARY 2009

The Human Rights Council will hold a Special Session on Friday, 9 January to address “the grave violations of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory including the recent aggression in the occupied Gaza Strip”. The session will take place in Room XIX at the Palais des Nations and will…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL OPENS COMMEMORATIVE SESSION FOR THE SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

General Debate Held to Hear Presentations of National, Regional and International Initiatives Launched on the Occasion of the Anniversary The Human Rights Council this morning opened a commemorative session on the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights…
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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL AND UN HIGH COMMISSIONER ADDRESS COMMEMORATIVE SESSION ON UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Human Rights Council Concludes High-Level Segment of Commemorative Session after Hearing From Dignitaries The Human Rights Council this afternoon concluded its commemorative session of the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a high-level segment which was…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES COMMEMORATIVE SESSION FOR THE SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

From Abkhaz to Zulu, the Universal Declaration was the world’s most translated document, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the commemorative session of the Human Rights Council held in Geneva today on the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In his…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL TO HOLD SESSION ON 12 DECEMBER FOR SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

United Nations Secretary-General, High Commissioner for Human Rights and Dignitaries to Participate in Commemorative Session The Human Rights Council will hold a commemorative session on Friday 12 December on the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CALLS FOR THE IMMEDIATE END TO ALL HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Council Concludes Eighth Special Session after Adopting Resolution by Consensus The eighth special session of the Human Rights Council concluded today after adopting a resolution by consensus in which the Council expressed serious concern at the deteriorating human rights and humanitarian…

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