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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 DISCUSSES IMPLEMENTATION OF VIENNA DECLARATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING

Speakers Express Concern about Situation in Myanmar, Urge Authorities to Exercise Restraint The Human Rights Council this morning held a general debate on follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action and on technical assistance and capacity building. Numerous delegations expressed…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ADOPTS THREE RESOLUTIONS AND ONE DECISION, AS WELL AS A TRANSITIONAL MEASURE

The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted three resolutions, on protection of cultural rights and property during armed conflicts, extension of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the right to food, and on human rights and international solidarity; one decision, on guidelines for…
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COUNCIL DISCUSSES REPORT ON DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, REVIEWS MANDATES ON RIGHT TO FOOD, RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

The Human Rights Council this morning discussed a report by the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and then reviewed the mandates of the Special Rapporteurs on the right to food and on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL REVIEWS MANDATES OF EXPERTS ON SITUATION IN BURUNDI, RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

The Human Rights Council this afternoon reviewed the mandates of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Burundi and the Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, as it continued with its process of review, rationalization and…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES DEBATE ON RACISM, DURBAN DECLARATION AND PROGRAMME OF ACTION, DEFAMATION OF RELIGIONS

The Council this afternoon concluded its general debate on racism and racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance, taking up issues concerning follow up to the effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the defamation of religions.…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES REVIEW OF MANDATE OF INDEPENDENT EXPERT ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN HAITI

Also Takes Up Follow-up to and Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Plan of Action The Human Rights Council this morning discussed the review, rationalisation and improvement of the mandate of Louis Joinet, the Independent Expert appointed by the Secretary-General on the situation of…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONSIDERS HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE ITS ATTENTION

Group of Experts on Darfur Presents Interim Report The Human Rights Council this morning opened its general debate on human rights situations that require its attention, hearing the Group of Experts on Darfur present an interim report. Walter Kalin, Rapporteur of the Group of Experts and…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES GENERAL DEBATE ON HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE ITS ATTENTION

The Human Rights Council this afternoon concluded its general debate on human rights situations that require its attention. Delegations and non-governmental organizations spoke about violations of human rights in a number of countries and territories. Speaking this afternoon were the delegations…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES PANEL DISCUSSION ON INTEGRATION OF A GENDER PERSPECTIVE IN ITS WORK PROGRAMME

The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its panel discussion on the integration of a gender perspective in its work programme. The panellists, Kyung–wha Kang, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES REPORT OF SECRETARY-GENERAL’S SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON CHILDREN AND ARMED CONFLICT

Selects Countries for Universal Periodic Review from 2008 to 2011 The Human Rights Council this afternoon discussed the report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Radhika Coomaraswamy. It also selected the countries to be reviewed in the…

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