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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 REPORTS ON HEALTH, RIGHT TO FOOD AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

Concludes Debate on Reports on Incitement to Racial and Religious Hatred and Promotion of Tolerance The Human Rights Council this morning discussed the reports of its Special Rapporteurs on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health;…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CONCLUDES DEBATE ON RIGHT TO HEALTH, RIGHT TO FOOD AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

Special Rapporteur on Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography Presents Report The Human Rights Council this afternoon concluded its debate on the reports of the Special Rapporteurs on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF, AND FREEDOM OF OPINION AND EXPRESSION

Concludes Discussion on Torture, Arbitrary Detention and Independence of Lawyers and Judges The Human Rights Council this morning heard presentations on the reports by the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief and the Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES JOINT REPORT ON DETAINEES IN GUANTANAMO BAY

Holds Debate on Reports on Incitement to Racial and Religious Hatred and the Promotion of Tolerance The Human Rights Council this afternoon discussed a joint report on the situation of detainees in Guantanamo Bay prepared by the Chairperson-Rapporteur of the Working Group on arbitrary detention,…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

Concludes Discussion on Extrajudicial Executions and Internally Displaced Persons The Human Rights Council this morning heard presentations by the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, and from the Special Rapporteur on the human rights aspects of the victims…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES REPORTS ON TORTURE, ARBITRARY DETENTION AND INDEPENDENCE OF JUDGES AND LAWYERS

Concludes Debate on Violence Against Women and Trafficking in Persons The Human Rights Council this afternoon discussed the reports of its Special Procedures on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, arbitrary detention, and the independence of judges and lawyers…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES INVOLUNTARY DISAPPEARANCES, MINORITY ISSUES AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

The Human Rights Council this morning discussed reports presented by the Chairperson-Rapporteur of the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances, the Independent Expert on minority issues, and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES REPORTS ON SUMMARY EXECUTIONS AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS

The Human Rights Council this afternoon discussed the reports of its mandate-holders on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions and on the human rights of internally displaced persons. Philip Alston, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, said it was a…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL OPENS SECOND SESSION

Hears Message from UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, High Commissioner for Human Rights Addresses Meeting The Human Rights Council opened its second session this morning, hearing a message from United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and an address by High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DISCUSSES RACISM AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT AND MIGRANTS

The Human Rights Council this afternoon discussed the reports of its Special Rapporteurs on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance; the human rights of migrants; and the Working Group of Experts on people of African descent. Doudou Diene, the…

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