The Geneva Centre closely monitors the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC52), held from 27 February to 04 April 2023 at Palais des Nations in Geneva.
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During the 52 session, the Council will consider thematic issues including adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, right to food, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, right to privacy, freedom of religion or belief, role for good governance, right to development, rights of the child, rights of persons with disabilities, minorities, rights of persons with albinism, human rights of older persons, missing persons, human rights, climate change and the environment, and terrorism, among others.
Country-specific topics will include an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, an interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine and an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on Ukraine will also be held. Other country specific interactive dialogues will be held on Sri Lanka, Nicaragua, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Syrian Arab Republic, Islamic Republic of Iran, Belarus, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Cambodia, Mali, Eritrea, and Libya. Additionally, the High Commissioner will provide reports of the Office’s activities and oral updates of Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras and Cyprus.
The panel discussions will analyze human rights mainstreaming, the death penalty, the right to development, the rights of the child, the rights of persons with disabilities and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
For queries or comments contact Ms. Catia Trevisani: info@gchragd.org
Cover photo: credits Salvatore Di Nolfi / Keystone
| ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING | DATE | VIEW |
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Organizational Meeting of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council |
13 February 2023 |
| WEEKLY OVERVIEWS | DATE | VIEW |
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Week 1 Overview |
27 February 2023 | |
Week 2 Overview |
6 March 2023 | |
Week 3 Overview |
13 March 2023 | |
Week 4 Overview |
20 March 2023 |
| INTERACTIVE DIALOGUES | DATE | VIEW |
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Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioners report on the Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice |
3 – 6 March 2023 | |
Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan |
6 March 2023 | |
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Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the Enjoyment of a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
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9 March 2023 | |
Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children |
16 March 2023 |
| REPORT PRESENTATIONS AND ORAL UPDATES | DATE | VIEW |
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Opening of the Session |
27 February 2023 |
| PANEL DISCUSSIONS | DATE | VIEW |
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Annual Discussion on the Rights of the Child: The Rights of the Child and the Digital Environment |
10 March 2023 |
| GENERAL DEBATES | DATE | VIEW |
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General Debate on Agenda Item 2 |
7-8 March 2023 |
| DETAILED SUMMARIES | DATE | VIEW |
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High Level Segment – MENA Region Dignitaries |
27 February – 2 March 2023 |