HRC 62 - Human Rights Council at 20

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HRC 62 - Human Rights Council at 20

Statements , Conferences | HRC

20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council - High-level informal discussion

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OHCHR - Press Conference: Special Rapporteur on the right to health

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Press Conferences | OHCHR

Press conference of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health on her report to HRC62 focused on Health as an enabler of dignity

UN Geneva Press Briefing - 19 June 2026

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Press Conferences | HRC , UNICEF , UNHCR , IOM , WHO , UNFPA

Rolando Gómez, Chief of the Press and External Relations at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the Human Rights Council, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the International Organization for Migration, and the United Nations Population Fund.

Gaza, Lebanon update – UNICEF, OCHA

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Edited News | UNICEF , OCHA

After another deadly night of clashes in Lebanon, aid agencies issued a new alert for Gaza, where 265 Palestinian children have been killed since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025.

OHCHR Press Conference:Freedom of Expression in new frontiers: Big Tech and regulation of digital spaces

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Press Conferences | OHCHR

Subject: Big Tech's role in regulating digital spaces, featuring Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur.

IAEA Press Conference: International Atomic Energy Agency

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Press Conferences , Edited News | IAEA

The head of the UN’s atomic energy agency on Thursday welcomed the signing of an initial Iran-US memorandum aimed at ending the war, before proposing “to sit down” with both parties to assist with concrete measures including verification of Iran’s nuclear programme, a critical sticking point.

Ebola DRC update – WHO, IFRC

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Edited News | WHO , IFRC

‘Some people question whether Ebola is real’: trust is central in fighting DRC outbreak, humanitarians say

In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community’s trust first and foremost, humanitarians said on Tuesday.

UN Geneva Press Briefing - 16 June 2026

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Press Conferences | IFRC , UNHCR , UNICEF , UNIDIR , WHO

Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) at Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of UNHCR, UNICEF, WHO, IFRC, UNIDIR

HRC 62 - Human Rights in OPT - 15 June 2026

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Statements , Conferences | HRC

Interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel

HRC 62 - Human Rights in Sudan - 15 June 2026

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Statements , Conferences | HRC , OHCHR

Oral update by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan at the 62nd regular session of the Human Rights Council

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk Global Update at the 62nd  Human Rights Council

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Edited News | OHCHR , UNOG

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday 15 June delivered his Global Update to the 62nd UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

HRC 62 - Update - Iran attacks - 15 June 2026

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Statements , Conferences , Edited News | HRC

As representatives of Iran and the United States reportedly prepared to sign a new peace agreement at the end of the week, the UN on Monday stressed the urgent need to open an aid corridor to transit the choked-off Strait of Hormuz and prevent a global hunger crisis.

HRC 62 - HC Volker Türk Annual Report - 15 June 2026

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Statements , Conferences | HRC , OHCHR

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presents his Annual Report to the 62nd regular session of the Human Rights Council.