Human Rights Council MORNING 15 September 2017 The Human Rights Council this morning held its annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights...

Human Rights Council AFTERNOON 15 September 2017 Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development The Human Rights Council this afternoon started its general...

Committee on the Rights of the Child 15 September 2017 The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Denmark on its implementation of the...

36rd session of the Human Rights Council Theme: The Universal Periodic Review and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 15 September 2017...

GENEVA (14 September 2017) – The UK risks sliding into worsening air pollution and looser environmental standards after Brexit, potentially becoming a haven for “dirty” industries and a dumping ground...

GENEVA (14 September 2017) – The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which monitors implementation by States of one of the main international human rights treaties, the International...

GENEVA (14 September 2017) – The World Bank’s commitment to development can and should go beyond financing mega-projects and proactively support smaller, inclusive projects likely to create employment...

GENEVA (14 September 2017) – People living in poverty around the world are facing increasing multiple threats including climate change and the global economic crisis, but the political will to tackle...

36th Session of the Human Rights Council Thursday, 14 September 2017 I sincerely thank the Human Rights Council for creating this beautiful mandate on the promotion of a democratic and equitable...

36th session of the Human Rights Council United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Geneva, 14 September 2017 Salle XX, Palais des Nations Mr. President, Members of the Human Rights...