Past Events

Still from International Adoptions Film Event

Film Screening and Debate - International Adoptions: A Global Scandal

1 October 2024, 18:30-21:30

Held in parallel with the 27th session of the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances, this film screening and discussion will examine the ongoing unprecedented scandal surrounding international adoption.

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Xenophobia Side Event Event

Xenophobia and its Impact on Human Rights in Migration: Launching of the CERD-CMW Joint General Comment/Recommendation Consultation Phase

19 September 2024, 14:00-15:00

This side-event to the 57th session of the Human Rights Council will provide an overview of the process leading to the joint General Comment on the eradication of xenophobia and its impact on the rights of migrants.

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Rights of Peasants Side Event Event

The Right of Peasants and Rural People to Determine Their Own Food and Agricultural Systems: Food Sovereignty to Tackle the Multidimensional Crisis

19 September 2024, 10:30-11:30

This side event to the HRC 57th session will discuss key structural issues that will determine to which extent the current and future food systems and models align with a human rights perspective.

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Digital Justice Event

Digital Bridges to Justice: Enhancing Human Rights and SDG Monitoring through Innovative Technologies

11 September 2024, 14:00-15:00

This one-hour side-event to the 57th session of the Human Rights Council aims to showcase the transformative potential of digital technologies in advancing human rights and SDG monitoring.

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Nelson Mandela Lecture Event

5th Annual Nelson Mandela Human Rights Lecture

17 July 2024, 18:00-20:00

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria in collaboration with the Geneva Human Rights Platform cordially invites you to the 5th Annual Nelson Mandela Human Rights Lecture

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Treaty Body Follow Up Grenada Event

Strengthening Human Rights Through Regional Engagement: Lessons Learned from the Treaty Body Follow-Up Review Pilot Series

9 July 2024, 14:00-15:00

This side-event to the 56th Human Rights Council session aims to present the findings of the Geneva Human Rights Platform Treaty Body Follow-Up Review Pilot Series.

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Digital Justice Event

Digital Bridges to Justice: Enhancing Human Rights and SDG Monitoring through Innovative Technologies

3 July 2024, 13:15-14:30

This panel discussion will showcase the transformative potential of digital technologies in monitoring and implementing SDG 16, its interlinkages with other SDGs, and UN human rights recommendations.

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A protest in Peru Event

The Quest for Accountability for the Violations of Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association in Peru: Challenges and Perspectives

1 July 2024, 16:00-18:00

This side event to the 56th session of the Human Rights Council will address the current and main challenges ahead in the protection of the rights of the Peruvian people for freedom of peaceful assembly and of association.

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Treaty Body Follow Up Sierra Leone Event

Strengthening Human Rights Through Regional Engagement: Lessons from the Treaty Body Follow-Up Review Pilot Series

28 June 2024, 13:15-14:30

This side-event to the 36th Annual Meeting of the Treaty Bodies Chairpersons aims to present the findings of the Geneva Human Rights Platform Treaty Body Follow-Up Review Pilot Series.

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paper people Event

Establishing Effective Helpdesks on Business and Human Rights

26 June 2024, 14:00-15:00

Organized by the Geneva Human Rights Platform, in co-operation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Geneva office and OHCHR, this panel discussion will examine how helpdesks on business and human rights that can overcome practical challenges.

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