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19 Mar

European Humanitarian Forum 2024 Day 1

GHRD's EU team attended the 2024 European Humanitarian Forum, discussing Rohingya, North-West Nigerian, child protection, and conflict's hidden costs. They emphasized international attention and aid.

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13 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Violence Against Children

The 55th Human Rights Council session discussed global child suffering, particularly in forced displacement, with over 43 million affected. Delegates urged for protection systems, international intervention, and support for Palestinian children in Gaza.

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12 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism.

Ben Saul, the Special Rapporteur on human rights and terrorism, presented two reports to the Council, highlighting the need for effective laws, international definitions, and progress in combating terrorism.

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12 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Human Rights Defenders

The 55th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva emphasized the importance of child and youth activists in human rights advocacy, urging for concerted action.

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12 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council: Annual Discussion on the Rights of the Child

At the UN in Geneva representatives from various states discussed children's rights and inclusive social protection, highlighting the alarming statistics of 1.77 billion children lacking access to social protection.

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8 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council, Special Rapporteur against Torture

Alice Jill Edwads presented two reports to the Human Rights Council, highlighting prison conditions and Ukraine's torture, recommending staff recruitment, salaries, training, and international standards, and addressing vulnerable groups.

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8 Mar

55th Session of the Human Rights Council, Panel discussion on countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence

The Human Rights Council discussed the causes and impacts of religious hatred, urging states to develop anti-discrimination legislation and collaborate with civil society to combat hate online.

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7 Nov

How Expensive is it to be a Woman? – Unraveling the Cost Beyond Just Numbers

Slovakia's nationalist, left-wing candidate Peter Pellegrini won the presidential election, overcoming liberal opponent Ivan Korčok. Pellegrini supports Slovakia's national interests and EU alliance, despite internal disagreements with Prime Minister Robert Fico.

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1 Nov

ICJ Begins Court Proceedings Against Syria Under the Torture Convention

The International Court of Justice is hearing Canada and the Netherlands v. Syrian Arab Republic, involving torture by the Syrian government and intelligence apparatus. The decision could significantly impact accountability.

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1 Nov

An Uphill Journey: Abolishing Singapore’s Death Penalty

Singapore's death penalty has increased to 11 since 2022, primarily for drug-related offenses. Minorities are overrepresented, and the government believes it deters crime. Global consensus calls for a holistic approach.

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