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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 journalistsOpens in new window 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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Le Comité des droits de l’homme ouvre les travaux de sa cent trente-neuvième session

  Le Comité des droits de l’homme a ouvert, ce matin, les travaux de sa cent trente-neuvième session. Il a adopté à cette occasion l’ordre du jour de la session et son programme de travail provisoire, en vertu duquel il examinera successivement les rapports soumis par la République…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Continues General Debate on Agenda Item Nine on Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Forms of Intolerance, Follow-Up to and Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action

The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued the general debate under agenda item nine on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance, follow-up to and implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, hearing speakers urge the global…
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PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives from the World Health Organization, United Nations Human Rights Council, United Nations Research Institute for Social…
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MORNING - Halting and Reversing the Lasting Consequences of Slavery, Colonialism, Genocide and Apartheid Are Critical to Addressing Racism against People of African Descent, Permanent Forum Tells Human Rights Council

Council Hears Presentation of Report of Ad Hoc Committee, Begins General Debate on Racism and Racial Discrimination, and Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Discusses Excessive Use of Force by Law Enforcement against Africans and People of African Descent and Ensuring Economic Empowerment for Them

Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Root Causes of Religious Hatred Constituting Incitement to Discrimination or Violence The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an enhanced interactive dialogue on the reports of the High Commissioner for Human…
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Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commends Armenia for Revising Rules on the Right to Strike, Raises Questions on Measures to Combat Poverty and Housing Programmes for Socially Disadvantaged Persons, Refugees

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the fourth periodic report of Armenia under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.  Committee Experts commended Armenia for the ongoing revision of rules regarding trade…
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MORNING - High Commissioner to Human Rights Council: Religious Hate Speech Is Unfolding Unchecked and Gaps in Legal Frameworks Are Letting Hate and Discrimination Slip Through the Cracks

Council Concludes General Debate on the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action The Human Rights Council this morning started an interactive dialogue on the oral update of the High Commissioner on the various drivers, root causes and human rights impacts of religious hatred…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Starts General Debate on Follow-Up To and Implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

The Human Rights Council this afternoon started a general debate on its agenda item eight on follow-up to and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action. In the general debate, many speakers said the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action signified the collective…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Holds General Debate on the Human Rights Situation in Palestine and Other Occupied Arab Territories

The Human Rights Council today held a general debate on its agenda item seven on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories. State of Palestine, speaking as an entity concerned, said it was regretful that some politicised the work of the Council due to the…
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Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commends Qatar for its High Corruption Perception Index Ranking, Asks About Discrimination of Religious Minorities and Migrant Workers’ Rights

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the initial report of Qatar.  Committee Experts welcomed Qatar’s high ranking in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, and asked questions about reports of discrimination of religious…

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