The Special Rapporteur will talk about the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran and his second report to the Human Rights Council. Mr. Ahmed Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Stakeout by the U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues and by the U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council.
Stakeout by Ambassador Robert King, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues and Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council.
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic will speak with the media following the presentation of their latest report and update to the Human Rights Council · Mr. Paulo Pinheiro, Commission Chairperson · Ms. Karen Koning Abuzayd, Commission member · Ms. Carla del Ponte, Commission member · Mr. Vitit Muntarbhorn, Commission member
Ecuador's experience about integration of the human rights in the national planning system Mr. Fander Falconí, State Secretary of Planning and Development
The Special Rapporteur will talk about his annual report to the Human Rights Council, covering the ongoing human rights challenges the country faces as the reform process moves forward. Mr. Tomás Ojea Quintana, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
The World Meteorological Organization, Food and Agricultural Organization, UN Convention to Combat Desertification and other partners have convened a high-level conference on national drought policy 11-15 March in a bid to create more drought resilient societies. Recent droughts in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel region and the ongoing droughts in Northeast Brazil and parts of the United States show that developing and developed nations alike are vulnerable to drought, which is one of the most devastating natural hazards. The conference aims to encourage coordinated, proactive national drought policies to replace the current vacuum. This briefing will set the scene for the conference and provide background. There will be a formal press conference with the heads of WHO, FAO and UNCCD on Thursday 14 March at the CICG at 11 am (time still to be confirmed) Mr. Mannava Sivakumar, WMO Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch
The Special Rapporteur will talk about his annual report to the Human Rights Council on the need to respect the right to freedom of religion or belief of persons belonging to religious minorities. Mr. Heiner Bielefeldt, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
Freedom of Expression on the Internet, HRC 22 Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, U.S. Ambassador to the Human Rights Council Alec Ross, Senior Advisor for Innovation to the U.S. Secretary of State
Press Briefing in Advance of “Celebrating Womanhood: Menstrual Hygiene Management” meeting to be held on International Women’s Day in the Palais des Nations Ms. Archana Patkar, Programme Manager, Networking and Knowledge Management, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)