The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights this afternoon held a discussion with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Israel, Cameroon and Argentina, whose reports will be considered during…

The Committee against Torture this morning began its consideration of the fourth periodic report submitted by Belarus on how it implements the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Introducing the report, Mikhail Khvostov,…

Alessandra Vellucci, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section of the Information Service in Geneva, chaired the briefing which was also attended by Spokespersons for the Economic Commission on Europe, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees…

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances this afternoon concluded its first session, which began on 8 November at Palais Wilson in Geneva. During the four-day session, which was held mostly in private, the Committee mainly discussed its rules of procedure and methods of work. It also elected its…

The Committee against Torture this afternoon heard the response of Madagascar to questions raised by Committee Experts on the initial report of that country on how it is implementing the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.…

The United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances concluded its 95th session, which was held from 1 to 11 November 2010, at the United Nations Office in Geneva. During its 95th session, the Working Group examined 36 reported cases under its urgent action procedure, 460…

Leonidas Pantelides, the new Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr. Pantelides had been serving as…

The Committee against Torture this morning began its consideration of the initial report submitted by Madagascar on how it implements the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Introducing the report, Honore Parfait Razafinjatovo…

The Committee on Enforced Disappearances, the Committee responsible for reviewing how States implement the provisions of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, today held a meeting with States parties to the Convention and with non-governmental…

The Committee against Torture this afternoon heard the response of Bulgaria to questions raised by Committee Experts on the combined fourth and fifth periodic reports of that country on how it is implementing the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading…