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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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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears Presentation of Report on Promoting Accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and Starts General Debate on Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention

The Human Rights Council this afternoon heard a presentation of the High Commissioner’s report on promoting accountability in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and then began its general debate under agenda item four on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention.…
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In Dialogue with Germany, Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend the State’s Prosecution of International Crimes, Ask About Integration of Law on Enforced Disappearance and Protections from Non-Refoulement

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances this morning concluded its consideration of the additional report of Germany on how it implements the provisions of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, with Committee Experts commending the State for…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears that S ome of the Human Rights Violations Documented in Belarus Could Amount to Crimes against Humanity, and that There Were Reasonable Grounds to Believe that Crimes against Humanity, Including Torture, Were Committed

The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the situation of human rights in Belarus in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election and in its aftermath, followed by an interactive dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding…
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In Dialogue with Argentina, Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend the Restoration of Identity of Victims of Dictatorship-Era Appropriation, Ask About Illegal Transfers of Detainees and Delays in Victim Search Procedures

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances this morning concluded its consideration of the additional report of Argentina under article 29 (4) of the Convention on how it implements the provisions of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Committee…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears that the Gravity and Scale of Violations Committed in Ethiopia Must Not be Forgotten, and that Venezuela Continues to Face Serious Human Rights Challenges

The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia, followed by an interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on his oral update on the situation of human rights in Venezuela. Mohamed…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears that Attacks on Civilians in Syria Could Amount to War Crimes, and that it is Important to Coordinate Efforts to Achieve Accountability in Ukraine

The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. The Council also concluded its interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro,…
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PRESS BRIEFING BY THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE

Rolando Gomez, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by representatives and spokespersons of the World Health Organization, the World Meteorological Organization, the World Food…
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In Dialogue with Zambia, Experts of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances Commend the State for Abolishing the Death Penalty, Ask About Gaps in Laws on Enforced Disappearance and the Wrongful Removal of Children

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances this morning concluded its consideration of Zambia, in the absence of a report, on how it implements the provisions of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Committee Experts commended the State for…
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AFTERNOON - Human Rights Council Hears Call to End Impunity and Achieve Accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and that Many Violations in Ukraine Amount to War Crimes

Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and started…
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MORNING - Human Rights Council Hears about Reports of Massacres of Civilians in Myanmar and Possible Crimes against Humanity in Iran Following Mass Protests in Both Countries

Council Concludes General Debate on the Promotion and Protection of All Human Rights   The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, and started an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur…

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