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UN Secretary-General's Remarks at High-Level Conference on Humanitarian Response for Gaza - 11.06.24
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the plenary session of the High-Level Conference "Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza" in Amman, Jordan.
Geneva Press Briefing: ITU, WMO, OHCHR, UNFPA, and WHO - 11.06.24
🎦 UN Human Rights on shock at impact on civilians of Israeli raid in Gaza to free hostages, 🎦 UNFPA on escalating risks for women and girls amid humanitarian situations in East and Southern Africa, 🎦 WHO on food Insecurity and health response in Africa and health impact of recent floods in eastern Africa
HRC – Press conference: 56th regular session of the Human Rights Council - 10.06.24
Omar Zniber, President of the Human Rights Council, has briefed the press ahead of the upcoming 56th session.
Geneva Press Briefing: WHO, FAO, IOM, UNHCR, UNCTAD - 7.06.24
🎦 WHO/FAO on World Food Safety Day 2024, 🎦 WHO on Climate change impacts on health of pregnant women, children, older people, 🎦 IOM on Sudan Internal Displacement, 🎦 the UN Refugee agency on the neglected humanitarian crisis in The Sahel Region
Happening at UN Geneva
International Labour Conference
Worker, employer and government delegates from the ILO's 187 Member States will tackle a wide range of issues, including: a standard-setting discussion on protection against biological hazards, a recurrent discussion on the strategic objective of fundamental principles and rights at work and a general discussion on decent work and the care economy.
The Conference will also elect members of the Governing Body for the 2024-27 term of office
Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW)
The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW) is the body of independent experts that works to protect the rights of the millions of migrant workers around the world.
Migrant workers and their families often experience marginalization, xenophobia, and poor living and working conditions.In serious cases, they suffer exploitation, expulsion, and risk to life.The Committee monitors how States are implementing the Convention and protecting the human rights of migrants.
