Equality is at the heart of human rights Human Rights Day – 10 December 2021 UN Web Page of Human Rights Day Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet GENEVA (9 December 2021) – “The past two years have demonstrated, all too painfully, the intolerable cost of […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
On the occasion of the 2021 Forums of the UN Human Rights Council GENEVA BRIEFING for defenders from the regions ‘Two Mechanisms of the Human Rights Council: the Forums on Minorities & on Business and Human Rights’ On-line Briefing, 26 November 2021 Traditionally, several mechanisms of the UN Human Rights […]
1. AIMS AND PROGRAMME OF THE EXPERT SEMINAR The Expert Seminar of 24 November 2021 aims at highlighting the remarkable work realized by the CED and the WGEID under difficult circumstances, and at reviewing new challenges in the field of enforced disappearance, such as disappearances in the context of […]
Obstetric fistula, the result of obstructed labour without timely medical intervention, is a devastating and debilitating preventable childbirth injury. The traumatising impact of obstetric fistula on women and girls has long been severely neglected in human development policy, planning and implementation. This webinar will explore the experiences and challenges of […]
Defending HR at multilateral level: mission impossible? The practitioners’ perspective on political, economic and social rights. How can we make #humanrights effective for all? with Adrien-Claude Zoller and Todd Howland. This Friday, Greycells – Former International Civil Servants for Development – partners on our Kofi Annan Changemakers […]
Geneva for Human Rights aims at supporting the work of Human Rights Defenders. Implementation in the countries and follow-up of the UN Human Rights decisions, resolutions, communications and documentation remains an important part of our work. In december 2021, GHR will open it’s virtual offices in several countries in the […]
In 2023, our two rounds of volunteering/internships run respectively: Winter-Spring 2023 (from 20 February to 7 July 2023 and Fall 2023 (from 4 September to 1 December 2023). The Human Rights Policy Studies Department permanently has a multidisciplinary and international team. GHR recruits non-paid interns and welcome applications from students and graduates in international relations, international law, […]
On the occasion of the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council , 51st training course for defenders from the regions. ‘Course on the Human Rights Council, international human rights and humanitarian law, international procedures and diplomacy’ Hybrid Course, 7 to 23 March 2022 Registration: info@gdh-ghr.org; On-line participation: link […]
Digital attacks against human rights defenders, journalists and civil society are on the rise. Their digital devices are hacked they can be spied on, silenced, and intimidated. This must stop.
GHR convenes its 6th Expert Seminar on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights. Thursday 15 July 2021 – from 11:00 to 14:00 CEST Registration : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tc-utqjwjE9faJ5w0XVR_p_BsdTaq_lPlPassword: GHR-GSS-37 Please find hereunder the list of invited speakers and panellists: Prof. B. RAMCHARAN,GUY, Former High Commissioner for HRMr. Joshua COOPPER, USA, Hawaï Institute for HRMr. Adrien-Claude […]
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution that calls for blocking the flow of arms into Myanmar, among other steps to resolve the crisis following the Feb. 1 situation. The resolution, proposed by Liechtenstein and hardly negotiated calls for the return of democracy, the release of civilian leaders […]
GHR is a training and policies studies organisation. We aim at empowering human rights defenders, analyse trends, study policies and supports national and regional strategies. We are convening a training on the Human Rights Council and its 47th session. We welcome young and experienced academics, practitioners and human rights defenders […]
In 2021, our second round of volunteer internships runs in Fall 2021: from 6 September to 3 December 2021. The Human Rights Policy Studies Department permanently has a multidisciplinary and international team. GHR recruits non-paid interns and welcome applications from students and graduates in international relations, international law, human rights, political science and […]
Dear Sir/Madam, In preparation of the next session of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances (session 21 to be held from 13 to 24 September 2021), please find attached an information note for victims, civil society actors and National Human Rights Institutions as to the way to contribute to the work […]
“The International Spokesperson for the West Papua National Committee,Victor Yeimo, called for the Papuan and non-Papuan people who live sideby side not to be provoked by provocations that lead to horizontal conflicts. Victor Yeimo said, nowadays there are efforts to divert the democratic actions ofthe Papuan people against the Indonesian […]
“Intimidation and reprisals affect not only the individuals and groups directly impacted, but are alarming also for the message they send to other actors and individuals, whether from government or civil society, who wish to engage with the United Nations and express their views freely.” — Secretary-General António Guterres, (A/HRC/39/41, […]
Virtual Side Event to the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council At this side event, John Pace, Secretary of the former United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights will present his recent OUP book The United Nations Commission on Human Rights, a Very Great Enterprise, which provides a detailed […]
On the occasion of the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council 49th Training course for defenders from the regions ‘Course on the Human Rights Council, international human rights and humanitarian law, international procedures and diplomacy’ (Online Course, 22 February to 10 March 2021) Geneva for Human Rights – […]