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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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MORNING - Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of Romania, Mali and Montenegro

  The Human Rights Council this morning adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Romania, Mali and Montenegro.  Concerning Romania, the Vice-President of the Council said out of the 251 recommendations received, 208 enjoyed the support of Romania, and 29 were noted.…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of France, Tonga and Botswana

Council Concludes General Debate on Human Rights Bodies and Mechanisms The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of France, Tonga and Botswana.  It also concluded the general debate on agenda item five on human rights bodies and…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears Briefing by President of Economic and Social Council

Council Begins General Debate on Human Rights Bodies and Mechanisms and Concludes Interactive Dialogue on Secretary-General’s Report on Cooperation with the United Nations The Human Rights Council this morning heard a briefing by the President of the Economic and Social Council.…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears that New Climate Protection Technologies Interfere with Human Rights; that Systemic Racism Is Worsening; and that Reported Acts of Reprisal against Persons Cooperating with the United Nations Remain High

The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Advisory Committee, and started an interactive dialogue on the report of the Secretary-General on cooperation with the United Nations and its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights.  The…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Discusses Issues Concerning Indigenous Peoples with the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and started an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. Sheryl Lightfoot, Chair-Rapporteur of the Expert Mechanism…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears that It Is Crucial to Respect the Rights of Indigenous Peoples when Infrastructure, Development, and Natural Resource Extraction Projects in or near their Territories Are Undertaken

Council Continues General Debate on Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention The Human Rights Council this afternoon held its annual panel discussion on the rights of indigenous peoples with a focus on the impact of certain development projects on the rights of…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Holds Panel Discussion on Cyberbullying against Children, Hearing that It Affects One in Three Students from Ages 13 to 15 and Needs a Holistic Approach

Council Continues General Debate on Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention The Human Rights Council this morning held a panel discussion on cyberbullying against children and continued the general debate on human rights situations that require the Council’s…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Holds General Debate on Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention

The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a general debate on its agenda item four on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention, hearing about violations of human rights in many countries and territories around the world. Some speakers recalled the human struggle…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears that States Must Prioritise the Participation of Youth in Climate and Environmental Processes, and that the People of Myanmar Are Enduring Flagrant Human Rights Violations

The Human Rights Council this morning held the biennial panel discussion on youth and human rights, under the theme of young people’s engagement with climate change and global environmental decision-making processes, followed by an interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner…
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AFTERNOON - Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela Tells the Human Rights Council that Human Rights Violations Are Continuing in Venezuela, Reflecting a Policy of Repressing Dissent

Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and concluded an…

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