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16 Jun. – 7 Jul. 2026

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UN Geneva Press Briefing : HRC, WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNFPA, IOM - 19.06.26

🎥 Deadly illusion of the Gaza ceasefire; 🎥 Ebola outbreak in the DRC; 🎥 Twenty years of the Human Rights Council; 🎥 World Refugee Day; 🎥 Announcements.

US-Iran deal: technical work can begin, says atomic energy agency chief - 18.06.26

The head of the UN’s atomic energy agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, welcomed on Thursday the signing of an initial Iran - US memorandum aimed at ending the war, before proposing “to sit down” with both parties to assist with concrete measures including verification of Iran’s nuclear programme, a critical sticking point.

Sports icons Unite for Human Rights | Global Alliance

From football captains to grassroots activists, voices from around the world are coming together with a shared message: human rights belong to everyone. The Global Alliance for Human Rights is building a movement that transcends borders, generations and sectors to defend dignity, equality and justice for all.

Drought, extreme heat and heatwaves endanger millions of children globally - UNICEF - 16.06.26

UNICEF‬'s new "Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026" raises alarms: "Almost every child in the world is now exposed to at least one climate hazard, such as floods, droughts, storms or extreme heat," said Tom Slaymaker of UNICEF at a press briefing at the UN Office at Geneva.

Happening at UN Geneva

62nd Session of Human Rights Council

15 June to 7 July 2026 - Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations, Geneva

The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47 States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.

It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the United Nations Office at Geneva.