Dara In the new Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr. In held several roles at the Ministry of Foreign…

The Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women today held a discussion on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making decisions. In her opening remarks, Ana Peláez Narvaez, Chairperson of the Committee, said the consultation today was the first…

FIFTY-SECOND SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL Geneva, Switzerland, 27 February-4 April 2023 The fifty-second session of the Human Rights Council will begin on Monday 27 February 2023 at the United Nations’ Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Journalists who have received media…

Le Comité de droits économiques, sociaux et culturels a examiné, hier matin et ce matin, le rapport périodique soumis par le Cambodge au titre du Pacte international relatif aux droits économiques, sociaux et culturels. Si les mesures mises en œuvre par le pays pour faire face à la pandémie de…

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-second regular session from 27 February to 4 April 2023 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, starting with a high-level segment from 27 February to 2 March, when dignitaries representing more than 125 Member States will address the Council…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the eighth periodic report of Costa Rica, commending the State on legislative progress made, while asking questions about how violence against women was being combatted, and how the State was…

Le Portugal est vulnérable aux effets du changement climatique et malgré les efforts ambitieux du pays pour limiter l’émission de gaz à effet de serre, il a enregistré, en 2020, plus de 5000 décès supplémentaires imputables à la pollution de l’air. En outre, selon les données d’Eurostat, de…

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, United Nations Refugee Agency, the World Health Organization, the World…

Le Comité pour l’élimination de la discrimination à l’égard des femmes (CEDAW) a examiné, vendredi 10 février et ce matin, le rapport présenté par la Tunisie au titre de la Convention sur l’élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à l’égard des femmes. Après avoir jugé très importante…

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the seventh periodic report of Slovenia, with Experts commending the State on the high level of political and economic participation by women, and asking questions about issues facing Roma women…