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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 CONCLUDES DEBATE ON REPORT OF HIGH-LEVEL MISSION ON SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN DARFUR

Concludes Discussion on Follow-Up to Decisions of the Council The Human Rights Council concluded this afternoon its general debate on the report of the high-level mission to assess the situation of human rights in Darfur and the needs of Sudan in that regard. It then concluded its discussion on…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES INTERACTIVE DEBATE WITH HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its interactive debate with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour concerning her annual report which she presented yesterday. In concluding remarks, the High Commissioner said regarding Nepal, at the moment, work had to focus…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES REPORTS OF WORKING GROUPS ON INSTITUTION-BUILDING PROCESS OF THE COUNCIL

The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting today discussed the reports of the Working Groups on the Universal Periodic Report and on its Special Procedures, including the country and thematic mandate holders, the Expert Advice Body and the Complaints Mechanism, among others, all part of the…
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COUNCIL DISCUSSES REPORTS BY OFFICE OF HIGH COMMISSIONER ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OTHERS ON VARIOUS ISSUES

Chairpersons of Working Groups on Right to Development and Durban Declaration and Programme of Action Present Reports The Human Rights Council this afternoon heard the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights present a number of country-specific and thematic reports prepared by her…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT

Adopts Timetable and Agenda of Fourth Session and Decides on Dates of Fifth Session The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its high-level segment after hearing speeches from 15 dignitaries who addressed a broad range of issues. Many speakers evoked the importance of setting up the…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL HOLDS INTERACTIVE DEBATE WITH HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

High Commissioner Presents Annual Report The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive debate with Louise Arbour, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who presented her annual report, which gave an overview of the activities of her Office, and raised several…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL HEARS FROM TWENTY-ONE DIGNITARIES AS IT CONTINUES ITS HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT

The Human Rights Council this morning continued its high-level segment, hearing from 21 dignitaries, who raised a wide range of issues, including the building of the institutions of the Council and ensuring their impartiality and credibility, as well as national efforts to promote and protect human…
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SPEAKERS AT HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL’S HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT STRESS NEED FOR STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FORUM’S DECISIONS, FAIR INSTITUTION-BUILDING

Issues concerning the need for the strict implementation of the Human Rights Council’s decisions, the indivisibility, universality and interdependence of all human rights, and the building of the Council’s institutions were among those raised by a series of dignitaries speaking this afternoon in…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL OPENS FOURTH SESSION

The Human Rights Council opened its fourth session this morning, hearing a video message from United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and an address by High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour before starting its high-level segment and hearing from a number of dignitaries. Ban Ki-moon…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL HEARS FROM SEVENTEEN DIGNITARIES AS IT CONTINUES HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT

The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued its high-level segment, hearing speeches from seventeen dignitaries, who addressed a wide range of issues. Many speakers spoke of the reform process in the United Nations, urging further transparency and inclusiveness. The Universal Periodic Review…

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