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21-09-2022 | Conference Extracts

Human Rights Council 51st Session: UN Special Rapporteur, Thomas Andrews, on the human rights situation in Myanmar - 21 Sep 2022

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Myanmar: military is committing war crimes daily, Human Rights Council hears

21-09-2022 | Conference Extracts

Human Rights Council 51st Session: Debate On Mercenaries - 20 Sep 2022

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Rise in mercenary forces trigger ‘rampant’ human rights violations, Human Rights Council hears.

22-07-2022 | Conference Extracts

Signing of Black Sea Initiative 22 July 2022

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Signing of the UN initiative on global access to Ukrainian food products and Russian food and fertilizers.

08-07-2022 | Conference Extracts

Shinzo Abe Tribute - Human Rights Council 8 July 2022

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The Human Rights Council held a minute’s silence on Friday in memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who died after he was shot while attending a political event in the west of Japan.

12-05-2022 | Conference Extracts

Ukraine Special Session- Human Rights Council

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A special session of the UN Human Rights Council met on Thursday in Geneva, prompted by increasing concern over atrocities against civilians, linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February.

01-04-2022 | Conference Extracts

HRC - Human Rights Situation in Myanmar 01 April 2022

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The Human Rights Council Resolution on Human Rights Situation in Myanmar, tabled by France on behalf of the EU, was adopted without a vote as orally revised.

01-04-2022 | Conference Extracts

HRC - Role of States in countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights 01 April 2022

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The Human Rights Council Resolution on the Role of States in countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights, tabled by Ukraine, was adopted without a vote as orally revised.

30-03-2022 | Conference Extracts

UN Rights Chief Ukraine Update - Human Rights Council 30 March 2022

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Credible reports indicate that Russian armed forces have used cluster munitions in populated areas of Ukraine, at least two dozen times since they invaded on 24 February, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Wednesday.

07-03-2022 | Conference Extracts

2022-03-05_hc_michelle_bachelet_-_2022-03-07_hrc49_tigray_final_hc_approved.mp4 (1080p)

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Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, on the situation of human rights in the Tigray region of Ethiopia

07-03-2022 | Conference Extracts

High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet statement on Afghanistan

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Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Afghanistan's report at 49th session of the Human Rights Council

28-02-2022 | Conference Extracts , Photos

Opening of 49th session of the Human Rights Council - HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT

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Opening of 49th session of the Human Rights Council - HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT

02-12-2021 | Conference Extracts

OCHA Global Humanitarian Overview

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) will host a global launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview 2022

05-11-2021 | Edited News , Conference Extracts

Special Session on Sudan - Human Rights Council

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Sudan coup: Human Rights Council hears calls for return to democratic rule International calls for the restoration of democratic government in Sudan continued on Friday, as the Human Rights Council met in special session in Geneva to discuss the recent coup by the Sudanese military against the Transitional Government.

13-09-2021 | Edited News , Conference Extracts

High-level Ministerial Meeting on Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan

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The international community should urgently offer a “lifeline” to millions of vulnerable Afghans “who face perhaps their most perilous hour”, the UN Secretary-General said on Monday.

12-07-2021 | Conference Extracts

HC Michelle Bachelet - Statement On Racism - Continuity

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Citing the need for "transformative change" in policing practices where people of African descent are involved, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet presents her Office's report containing recommendations to end "profound injustices, inflicted for generations".

06-07-2021 | Conference Extracts

HRC 47th Session COI Syria Chair Statement 06 July 2021

Statements by Mr. Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and by the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic

05-07-2021 | Conference Extracts

Report - Special Rapporteur On Human Rights In Belarus Anaïs Marin - Continuity

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Presentation of the Report of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Belarus, Anaïs Marin to the Human Rights Council

05-07-2021 | Conference Extracts

Report By HC Michelle Bachelet On Venezuela - Continuity

Report by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, on Venezuela

02-07-2021 | Edited News , Conference Extracts , Photos

Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, Day 5

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01-07-2021 | Edited News , Conference Extracts , Photos

Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, Day 4

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26-02-2021 | Conference Extracts

HRC46: Michelle Bachelet - Country Reports 2

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46th Regular Session of Human Rights Council: Country Reports of Michelle Bachelet - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on OHCHR activities in Venezuela, Cyprus, Eritrea and global impact of COVID19 pandemic on Human Rights

26-02-2021 | Conference Extracts

HRC46 Michelle Bachelet - Country Reports 1

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46th Regular Session of Human Rights Council: Country Reports of Michelle Bachelet - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on OHCHR activities in Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras

26-02-2021 | Conference Extracts

HRC46: Michelle Bachelet - Oral Update

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46th Regular Session of Human Rights Council: Oral Update of Michelle Bachelet - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

24-02-2021 | Conference Extracts

HRC46: Statement of IPU

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46th Regular Session of Human Rights Council: Statement of IPU

24-02-2021 | Conference Extracts

HRC46: Statement of Organisation of American States

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46th Regular Session of Human Rights Council: Statement of Organisation of American States

24-02-2021 | Conference Extracts

HRC46: Statement of Pacific Islands Forum

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46th Regular Session of Human Rights Council: Statement of Pacific Islands Forum