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Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Welcome Mali’s Measures to Tackle Poverty, Ask about Efforts to Promote School…
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Welcome Georgia’s Child Rights Code, Ask about Measures Addressing Sexual Violence against…
Application period now open for the 2025 update of the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines
In Dialogue with Guatemala, Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Commend the New Government’s Achievements, Raise Issues Concerning…
Gaza: ICRC calls for protection of civilians while hoping for an agreement amidst evacuations, military operations and negotiations
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Commends Namibia’s Children’s Parliament, Ask about Measures to Address “Baby Dumping” and…
Global cooperation towards enhanced surveillance of foodborne diseases
The human rights record of the Dominican Republic to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Viet Nam’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Cambodia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Eritrea’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
WHO advisory group convenes its first meeting on responsible use of the life sciences in Geneva
Slovakia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Tsetse fly protein provides anti-clotting agent with its own on-off switch
Human rights record of the Comoros to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Independent UN panel to assess racial justice in the context of law enforcement during a nine-day, four-city visit: Italy
Justice Minister updates UN on law & order plan
UV light treats beet disease, combats fungicide resistance
North Macedonia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Vanuatu’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Uruguay’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Yemen’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Spain’s Secretary of State for Health discusses health priorities with WHO
Chile’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Cyprus’ human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
New Zealand’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Human rights records of 14 States to be examined by Universal Periodic Review mechanism
Afghanistan’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Llamada A Candidatos: Curso En Linea Sobre Comercio, Seguridad Alimentaria Y Nutrición
Algeria: ICRC president meets with Algerian authorities
Justice Minister to attend Human Rights Council
HKUST Achieves New Records at 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Applaud Qatar’s Memorial for Enslaved Africans, Raise Questions on Mandatory HIV Testing…
In Dialogue with Honduras, Experts of the Committee against Torture Praise Bill on Reparation for Victims of Human Rights Violations, Ask about…
In Dialogue with Austria, Experts of the Committee against Torture Welcome the Establishment of the Police Complaints Office, Ask about High Solitary…
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Note Albania’s Legislation to Combat Racism in Sport, Ask about Asylum Agreement…
Members of the Commonwealth and Red Cross and Crescent to discuss IHL in South Africa
Committee against Torture Opens Seventy-Ninth Session in Geneva and Re-Elects Claude Heller as its Chairperson
WHO announces Health for All Film Festival shortlist and jury
UN Committee against Torture to review Austria, Honduras, Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia and Finland
Permanent Forum on People of African Descent to hold its third session (16-19 April)
“You are stronger than you imagine”: Ukrainian publisher Olha Vovchok
HKUST, HKMA and HKIMR Host Global CBDC Conference Featuring Expert Insights from Asia, Europe, and North America
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commend Mexico on Implementing Previous Recommendations, Ask about Implications of the Mayan…
UNITAR holds panel discussion to advance capacities for the New Agenda for Peace
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Opens its One Hundred and Twelfth Session in Geneva
Israeli government must face consequences for blocking humanitarian aid
Human Rights Council Adopts Decision on Remote Participation Modalities for Hybrid Meetings, Appoints 14 Special Procedure Mandate Holders, and Concludes Fifty-Fifth Regular Session