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New High Commissioner for Human Rights
New High Commissioner for Human Rights
August 03, 2008
The United Nations General Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Navanethem (Navi) Pillay, of South Africa, to succeed Louise Arbour as High Commissioner for Human Rights -- the leading UN human rights official. At a special meeting in New York on 28 July 2008, the Secretary-General's nominee was confirmed by consensus. Ms. Pillay's four-year term will start on 1 September 2008.
Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
August 02, 2008
Pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee (hereinafter “the Advisory Committee”), composed of 18 experts, has been established to function as a think-tank for the Council and work at its direction. The Advisory Committee replaces the former Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.
WFUNA Press Release
WFUNA Press Release
July 20, 2008
Hans Blix said on Monday to the winners of the Students for a Nuclear Weapons-Free World competition: “The best way to avoid nuclear weapons is to make governments feel that they don’t need them”.
Statement by Ms. Arbour UN High Commissioner
Statement by Ms. Arbour UN High Commissioner
July 19, 2008
Statement by Ms. Louise Arbour UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the occasion of the 8th Session of the Human Rights Council - Celebration of the entry into force of the Convention on The Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol
Iran, UN to hold seminar on financial corruption
Iran, UN to hold seminar on financial corruption
June 18, 2008
TEHRAN - An international seminar on financial corruption will be held in Tehran on November 3-4, United Nations Development Program said on Monday.
8th Session of the Human Rights Council
8th Session of the Human Rights Council
June 17, 2008
For access to the information on the 8th session of the Human Rights Council (2 - 18 June 2008) you can viste: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/
WFUNA Seminars on Human Rights
WFUNA Seminars on Human Rights
June 17, 2008
Conducted in cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Geneva Graduate Institute of International Studies
WFUNA Model UN in Asia-Pacific
WFUNA Model UN in Asia-Pacific
June 17, 2008
The 3rd WFUNA Asia and Pacific Regional Model UN Conference in Incheon, Republic of Korea will take place from 21-25 July 2008. Proactive Approach.” Registration is now open at www.apmun2008.org
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