Concludes Discussion on Follow-Up to Decisions of the Council The Human Rights Council concluded this afternoon its general debate on the report of the high-level mission to assess the situation of human rights in Darfur and the needs of Sudan in that regard. It then concluded its discussion on…

Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi, the new Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Sergei Ordzhonikidze, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr. Uhomoibhi had been serving as…

Paul Meyer, the new Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Sergei Ordzhonikidze, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Mr. Meyer has been based at the Canadian Permanent Mission to the United Nations…

The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its interactive debate with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour concerning her annual report which she presented yesterday. In concluding remarks, the High Commissioner said regarding Nepal, at the moment, work had to focus…

The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting today discussed the reports of the Working Groups on the Universal Periodic Report and on its Special Procedures, including the country and thematic mandate holders, the Expert Advice Body and the Complaints Mechanism, among others, all part of the…

Chairpersons of Working Groups on Right to Development and Durban Declaration and Programme of Action Present Reports The Human Rights Council this afternoon heard the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights present a number of country-specific and thematic reports prepared by her…

Adopts Timetable and Agenda of Fourth Session and Decides on Dates of Fifth Session The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its high-level segment after hearing speeches from 15 dignitaries who addressed a broad range of issues. Many speakers evoked the importance of setting up the…

High Commissioner Presents Annual Report The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive debate with Louise Arbour, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who presented her annual report, which gave an overview of the activities of her Office, and raised several…

Also Hears Statements by Morocco and by Pakistan on Behalf of the Group of 21 The Conference on Disarmament today heard statements by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea, addressing the core issues before the…

Marie Heuzé, the Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired the briefing which was also addressed by Spokespersons for the World Health Organization, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the Office of the High…