24 January 2005 The United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Dr. Ghanim Alnajjar, issued the following statement today: The United Nations Independent Expert on...

Committee on the Rights of the Child 20 January 2005 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered the second periodic report of Iran on how that country is implementing the provisions of...

19 January 2005 United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour will make a first-hand assessment of the situation in Nepal when she visits the country from 23 to 26 January. During...

Committee on the Rights of the Child 19 January 2005 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered the initial report of the Bahamas on that country’s efforts to implement the provisions...

Committee on the Rights of the Child 17 January 2005 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered the second periodic report of Belize on that country’s efforts to implement the...

17 January 2005 The United Nations Commission on Human Rights met this morning to elect the officers of its upcoming session, choosing Makarim Wibisono of Indonesia as its next Chairperson. Also...

Committee on the Rights of the Child 14 January 2005 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered the second periodic report of Austria on that country’s efforts to implement the...

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Second Session, Salle XVII, Palais des Nations, Friday 14 January 2005 Thank you madam Chairperson [Ms. Catarina Albuquerque, from Portugal], Distinguished delegates, Allow me...

Committee on the Rights of the Child 13 January 2005 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered the second periodic report of Luxembourg on that country’s efforts to implement the...

Committee on the Rights of the Child 12 January 2005 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today considered the initial report of Albania on that country’s efforts to implement the provisions of...