On the occasion of the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council, gva4hr conducted it’s 54th ‘Course on the Human Rights Council, international human rights and humanitarian law, international procedures and diplomacy’, from Monday 18 September to Wednesday 4 October 2023, during the 54th session of the UN Human […]
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35th special session (24 November 2022) on The deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, especially with respect to women and children 35th Special Session of the Human Rights Council VOTING RESULTS : RESOLUTION ADOPTED : to note that this is a unique vote where countries from […]
Date : Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:09 +0200 From : UNOG NGO Database <ungeneva.ngoliaison@unog.ch> UNOG updates on the latest measures in place at the UNOG Palais des Nations // Mises à jour sur les dernières mesures en vigueur au Palais des Nations de l’ONUG Dear Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) […]
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’ […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 – […]
Dear friends, Thank you for so many reactions to our 24 March Message of solidarity, commitment and hope in these global health and economic crises ! As a training organisation, GHR wishes to continue contributing to the reflection on the dramatic human rights impacts of Covid-19. The present edition of […]
Statement of 17 mandate holders (16 March) [1] ‘While we recognize the severity of the current health crisis and acknowledge that the use of emergency powers is allowed by international law in response to significant threats, we urgently remind States that any emergency responses to the coronavirus must be proportionate, […]
by Penny Parker [1] Several treaty bodies have already issued Covid-19 statements. It makes sense that government responses to the coronavirus pandemic should now be taken up by the human rights treaty body system. The state reporting function of the treaty bodies is especially well suited for this task. Here’s […]
GENEVA (24 March 2020) – The Chairpersons of the 10 UN Treaty Bodies on Tuesday urged global leaders to ensure that human rights are respected in government measures to tackle the public health threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Only by including all people in COVID-19 strategies can the pandemic […]
COVID-19 pandemic – Informal briefing to the Human Rights Council – Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 9 April 2020 Madam President, Excellencies, Colleagues and Friends, Indeed this is an important meeting, at a time that none of us may ever forget. The COVID-19 pandemic is […]
Since the beginning of the pandemic, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, assumes a leadership in this crisis. She already addressed an appeal at the Human Rights Council. On 6 March 2020, she urged Member States to protect the ‘society’s most vulnerable citizens from the health threat […]
During the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva (from 24 February to 20 March 2020), the coronavirus rapidly spread in Europe. At the beginning of the second week of the Council, in her letter to the Council dated 2 March, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the […]
COVID-19 Main recent public statements from Geneva-based officials and bodies. (UNNews – 18 March 2020) As dire forecasts about the global economy add to the anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN’s labour agency (ILO) on Thursday offered a range of urgent measures, which, if governments act quickly, can help to […]
COVID-19 – Main recent public statements from Geneva-based officials and bodies. (UN News – 6 March 2020) As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread globally, the UN’s top human rights official appealed on Friday to put rights “front and centre” when implementing preventative measures. Liz Throssell, spokesperson in the Office of the […]
Une crise globale volatile, imprévisible, mais sans doute de longue durée, a commencé. Dans toutes les régions, elle change déjà nos vies, parfois de façon abrupte. Les semaines et mois qui viennent seront difficiles pour nombre d’entre nous. Mais nous y ferons face ! Organisation de défense des droits humains, […]
A volatile, unpredictable, but probably long-lasting global crisis has started. In all regions, it is already changing our lives, sometimes abruptly. The coming weeks and months will be difficult for many of us. It will take time, but we shall overcome ! As a human rights organisation, Geneva for Human […]
#Standup4humanrights – #HumanRightsDay 2019 Theme: Youth Standing Up for Human Rights The United Nations is highlighting the role of young people in leading the way to a better future for all people for this year’s observance of Human Rights Day, celebrated on Tuesday. Written Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet After a year […]
From 9 to 20 September 2019, 24 defenders attended GHR 45th Geneva Course for defenders from the regions. The Course took place during the first two weeks of the 42nd session of the UN Human Rights Council (9 – 27 September 2019). The 45th Geneva Course of GHR ‘on the […]
On 17 October 2019, the UN General Assembly elected by secret ballot the following member States to the UN Human Rights Council: Libya, Mauritania, Namibia and Sudan (Africa), Indonesia, Japan, Marshall Islands and South Korea (Asia-Pacific), Armenia and Poland (Eastern Europe), Venezuela and Brazil (Latin America and Caribbean), Germany and […]
From Monday 24 February to Friday 6 March 2020, Geneva for Human Rights – Global Training (GHR) conducts its 46th Geneva Course for defenders from the regions. The Course takes place during the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council (24 February – 20 March 2020). GENEVA FOR HUMAN […]
Geneva for Human Rights – Global Training (GHR) is an International Association under Swiss law, Through training, study and advocacy, GHR empowers and strengthens the work of all those involved in the promotion and protection of human rights, in particular human rights NGOs and defenders. Our main activity is our […]
2019-02-14 UNOG – HRC Informal Conversation with the HC Ms. Bachelet. Geneva for Human Rights (GHR) and its Human Rights Policies Studies (HPS) team attending the Informal Conversation with the new High Commissioner for Human Rights.
EMRIP 11th session – 9 to 13 July 2018 Statement under Item 4: Study and advice on Free, Prior and Informed Consent. delivered by: Mr. Quentin Weber, WG on West Papua on behalf of: West Papua Project – Geneva for Human Rights
Programme of the Expert Seminar – ‘Indigenous Peoples: free, prior and informed consent’ Friday 13 July 2018, 10:00 – 12:00 Palais des Nations, Room XXIV Both the UN Declaration and the Outcome Document of the 2014 World Conference will constitute the basis for the deliberations of the Expert Seminar. Furthermore, GHR prepared […]