Next steps for the network of national mechanisms for implementation, reporting and follow-up and the NMIRF virtual hub: HRC61 side event

On Wednesday, 16th September 2015, the URG will hold its fourth pre-Council press breakfast, in partnership with the Association des Correspondents Auprès des Nations Unies (ACANU). The breakfast will be attended by around 20 journalists from all regions of the world, together with...

• September 16, 2015 - 9:00 - 10:15
• Palais des Nations/ Geneva
• By invitation only

On 8th September 2015, the Governments of Norway and Switzerland, supported by the Universal Rights Group, will hold a panel discussion in Geneva on "the Human Rights Council at 10: Improving relevance, strengthening impact," at which an informal document containing a non-exhaustive summary of some of the key themes, discussions and ideas from the 2015 Glion Human Rights Dialogue and the three preceding policy dialogues will be presented. As the Council looks towards its 10th anniversary in 2016, it is important for stakeholders to reflect on the body’s achievements but also to work together, through dialogue and cooperation, to address its shortcomings. The Council remains a young body and the first decade of its existence will make a major contribution towards determining its future relevance, effectiveness and impact…

• September 8, 2015 - 9:30 - 12:30
• InterContinental Geneva/ 1209 Genève

      The Millennium Declaration, adopted by all the world’s leaders in 2000 recognised the link between human rights, good governance and development.[1] Twelve years after the establishment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), it is clear that although the...

• June 19, 2015 - 12:15 - 14:00
• Permanent Mission of Canada/ Geneva
• By invitation only

   co-hosted by                      The ability of individuals to complain about the violation of their rights in an international arena brings real meaning to the rights contained in the Universal Declaration of...

• June 12, 2015 - 1:15 - 2:45
• By invitation only

The Universal Rights Group together with the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie hosted on 28 May 2015 a Human Rights Council Inter-sessional retreat in Geneva. The aim of the meeting was to provide an informal platform for countries to share information...

• May 28, 2015 - 9:00 - 17:00
• By invitation only

On the occasion of the UPR of some countries, the Permanent Missions of Canada and Denmark in collaboration with the Universal Rights Group and the Danish Institute for Human Rights organised an informal seminar on 8 May 2015 on sharing national experiences...

• May 8, 2015 - 12:00 - 15:00
• By invitation only

Article 13 of the Charter of the United Nations tasks the General Assembly, among other responsibilities, with 'assisting in the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.' This is...

• April 20, 2015 - 12:30 - 15:00
• United Nations Headquarters New York/ New York
• By invitation only

On Friday, 27th February 2015, the URG held its fourth pre-Council press breakfast, in partnership with the Association des Correspondents Auprès des Nations Unies (ACANU). The breakfast was attended by around 20 journalists from all regions of the world, together...

• February 27, 2015 - 9:00 - 10:15
• Palais des Nations/ Geneva
• By invitation only

On Thursday, 4th September 2014, the Governments of Norway and Switzerland, supported by Universal Rights Group, held a panel discussion on “Reflections on the future of the UN’s human rights pillar,” followed by a reception. The event was attended by...

• September 4, 2014 - 15:00 - 18:30
• Restaurant Vieux Bois, Geneva/ Geneva
• By invitation only

On 13th June from 13h00 to 15h00, URG Executive Director Marc Limon moderated a notable first in the history of the Human Rights Council: a Council side event bringing together the current and previous three Presidents of the Human Rights...

• June 13, 2014 - 13:00 - 15:00
• Room XXV, Palais des Nations, Geneva/ Geneva 10
• By invitation only