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WHO Press Conference
WHO releases new global data and comprehensive country estimate on air pollution exposure.
EMBARGO: Tuesday 27 September 2016 at 01h01 EST (New York time) / 04h01 GMT / 06H01 CET (Geneva time)
Dr. Maria Neira, WHO Director, Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health Dr. Carlos Dora, WHO Coordinator, Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health Dr. Annette Prüss-Ustün, Scientist, WHO Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health
EMBARGO: Tuesday 27 September 2016 at 01h01 EST (New York time) / 04h01 GMT / 06H01 CET (Geneva time)
Dr. Maria Neira, WHO Director, Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health Dr. Carlos Dora, WHO Coordinator, Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health Dr. Annette Prüss-Ustün, Scientist, WHO Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health
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WHO
OHCHR Press Conference (Special Rapporteur on Health)
Syria: healthcare workers and facilities under continued and targeted attacks.
Mr. Dainius Pūras, the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, accompanied by representatives of Physicians for Human Rights and Syrian American Medical Society
Mr. Dainius Pūras, the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, accompanied by representatives of Physicians for Human Rights and Syrian American Medical Society
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OHCHR
Press Stakeout by the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria
Press stakeout with U.N. Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy, and U.N. Special Advisor to the Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Jan Egeland, following the meeting of the International Syria Support Group's Humanitarian Access Task Force.
The press stakeout will be webcast live on webtv.un.org. (Please note that the live stream may not be accessible on all mobile devices.)
The press stakeout will be webcast live on webtv.un.org. (Please note that the live stream may not be accessible on all mobile devices.)
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UNOG
WHO Press Conference
This week, Heads of State will gather for an all-day high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the UN General Assembly in New York. They are expected to commit to taking a broad, coordinated approach to address the root causes of AMR across multiple sectors, especially human health, animal health and agriculture.
WHO expert will brief Geneva-based journalists on the importance of this meeting at UN General Assembly
Dr. Elizabeth Tayler, Technical Officer, Antimicrobial Resistance, WHO
WHO expert will brief Geneva-based journalists on the importance of this meeting at UN General Assembly
Dr. Elizabeth Tayler, Technical Officer, Antimicrobial Resistance, WHO
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WHO
Press stakeout by the Human Rights Council / Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Presentation of latest report by the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic to the Human Rights Council including update on the recent human rights situation in the country.
Mr. Paulo Pinheiro, Chairperson, Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Ms. Carla del Ponte, Member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Mr. Vitit Muntarbhorn, Member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Mr. Paulo Pinheiro, Chairperson, Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Ms. Carla del Ponte, Member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Mr. Vitit Muntarbhorn, Member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
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OHCHR
UNCTAD Press Conference
Publication of the Trade and Development Report 2016: Structural transformation for inclusive and sustained growth.
(Embargoed until 21 September 2016, at 5 p.m. GMT)
Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General Richard Kozul-Wright, UNCTAD, Director, Division on Globalization and Development Strategies
(Embargoed until 21 September 2016, at 5 p.m. GMT)
Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General Richard Kozul-Wright, UNCTAD, Director, Division on Globalization and Development Strategies
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UNCTAD
Press Stakeout by the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria
The meeting will be followed by a press stakeout in Hall XIV, at 12.15 p.m., with the U.N. Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura and his Special Advisor, Mr. Jan Egeland.
The Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria informs you that the International Syria Support Group's Humanitarian Access Task Force will convene today, Thursday 15 September 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
The press stakeout will be webcast live on webtv.un.org. (Please note that the live stream may not be accessible on all mobile devices.)
The Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria informs you that the International Syria Support Group's Humanitarian Access Task Force will convene today, Thursday 15 September 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
The press stakeout will be webcast live on webtv.un.org. (Please note that the live stream may not be accessible on all mobile devices.)
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ITU Press Conference
Launch of the 2016 edition of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development’s ‘State of Broadband’ report, giving a global overview of broadband penetration and global trends.
[Phillippa Biggs, Senior Policy Advisory and lead author of this year’s report. The launch will provide an informal opportunity to chat to Phillippa about this year’s key findings ahead of the report going live on ITU’s website at 12 noon.
[Phillippa Biggs, Senior Policy Advisory and lead author of this year’s report. The launch will provide an informal opportunity to chat to Phillippa about this year’s key findings ahead of the report going live on ITU’s website at 12 noon.
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ITU
Press Conference by the OHCHR (SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF UNILATERAL COERCIVE MEASURES ON THE ENJOYMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS - UNILATERAL SANCTIONS)
Unilateral sanctions and compensation commissions - The UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights will present his annual report to the Human Rights Council which focuses on the issue of redress and remedies for the victims of unilateral sanctions.
The expert will also refer to his report on his mission to the Sudan and the follow-up of his recommendations.
Mr. Idriss Jazairy, Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
The expert will also refer to his report on his mission to the Sudan and the follow-up of his recommendations.
Mr. Idriss Jazairy, Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
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OHCHR