AFTERNOON 5 March 2010 The Human Rights Council this afternoon held its annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities, focusing on the structure and role of national mechanisms...

Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Human Rights Council, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to present to the Human Rights Council my Annual Report which covers activities that...

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities met at the United Nations in Geneva from 22 to 26 February 2010. The Committee is composed of 12 Committee members and chaired by Mr. Ronald...

Following is the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, which is commemorated on 8 March 2010: “It has been...

Olympic Games/World Cup: 1 – Right to Housing: 0 GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, Raquel Rolnik, will share with the press her report on the impact of “mega-events” in the...

4 March 2010 High Commissioner Presents Annual Report on the Activities of her Office This morning the Human Rights Council heard a presentation by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights...

Human Rights Council AFTERNOON - 4 March 2010 The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued its interactive dialogue with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, begun...