The role of human rights defenders in creating the foundations for peace and democracy

A Nobel Peace Prize in times of war” Panel discussionby the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, in partnership with the Nobel Peace CentreInterventionby Dunja Mijatović — Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dear Secretary general, dear participants, It would be difficult to find a more appropriate time or venue than this discussion...

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#WeThe15: A global human rights movement for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities

UN Human Rights’ headquarters in Geneva, Palais Wilson, one of the city’s historical landmarks, was lit up in purple on 19 August 2021 to mark the start of a global, 10-year campaign to empower people with disabilities and advance their human rights. Purple is the international colour for disability. People with disabilities represent 15 per...

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Human Rights Council to Hold its Forty-Seventh Regular Session from 21 June to 13 July 2021

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its forty-seventh regular session from 21 June to 13 July 2021 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The hybrid Council will be meeting in room XVIII with most statements delivered virtually. The session will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, 21 June under the presidency of Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan...

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