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The key human rights priorities of world governments at HRC55: an analysis of the High-Level Segment
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The 3-day High-Level Segment of the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, held from 26 to 28 February 2024, saw the active participation of around 130 high-level dignitaries and officials, including 2 heads or deputy heads of State, 8 heads or deputy heads of government, and 105 ministers or vice-ministers, as well as representatives from international organisations. The President of the Human Rights Council H.E. Mr. Omar Zniber opened the 55th session and the high-level segment, following which the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr António Guterres, the President of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis (Trinidad and Tobago) and the UN High Commissioner…
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The ninth Glion Human Rights Dialogue (Glion IX), organised by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations in Geneva and…
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The ninth annual yourHRC.org Guide to the Human Rights Council elections provides comprehensive at-a-glance information on the 2023 Council elections (which are scheduled to take…
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Oslo+4 meeting of international development partners
On 6-7 May 2024, the European Commission’s HRBA expert group, with the support of the Belgium Presidency and Universal Rights Group, will convene the Oslo+4 meeting at the British Residence (17, rue Ducale/Hertogsstraat). In addition to continuing to provide a space for bilateral...
- May 6, 2024 - All Day
- British Residence / Brussels
- By invitation only
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Engaging the UN human rights system in driving progress towards a mine-free world: HRC55 side event
Ahead of International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (4 April), and on behalf of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Croatia to the United Nations in Geneva, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan...
- March 28, 2024 - 12:00 - 13:00
- Room XXII, Palais des Nations / Geneva
- By invitation only
Informal meeting between the delegates of the Trust Fund and the Contact Group on an inclusive and diverse HRC membership
The co-chairs of the Contact Group on an inclusive and diverse HRC membership, the Maldives and the United Kingdom, with the support of the Coordinator of the LDCs/SIDS Trust Fund and Universal Rights Group, are organising an informal meeting between the delegates of...
- March 22, 2024 - 14:00 - 15:00
- Palais des Nations / Geneva
- By invitation only
Championing recognition, participation and protection of environmental defenders through high-level collaboration and coordination: The Leaders Network for Environmental Activists and Defenders Initiative
LEAD: Championing recognition, participation and protection of environmental defenders through high-level collaboration and coordination Environmental defenders are the driving force in advocating for urgent actions needed to address the triple planetary crisis, consistently leading reforms necessary to protect people (especially...
- March 11, 2024 - 8:30 - 9:45
- By invitation only
The Istanbul Process is a mechanism for follow-up on the implementation of the Human Rights Council plan to combat religious intolerance.
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ALLIED is a network of civil society actors (83 organisations and 180 individuals) working to protect, celebrate, recognise and support ILEDs throughout the world.