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#HRC62 | Organizational Meeting for the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (session starts 15 June 2026). 📅 Organizational Meeting: Monday 1 June 2026 ⏰ 15:00-18:00 🏦 Tempus, United Nations Office at Geneva At the organizational meeting, the Council will: - review the draft programme of work for the 62nd session - endorse modalities, including efficiency measures - consider draft resolutions and other initiatives planned for the 62nd session INFO: https://lnkd.in/e7dQZmrS WATCH: https://lnkd.in/eTWtrf4b

🟢 The United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (#EMRIP), mandated by the United Nations Human Rights Council, is visiting #Brazil to provide guidance on the rights of #IndigenousPeoples living in voluntary isolation, and those who have made initial contact. The visit takes place in response to a request from the International Working Group of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact (Grupo de Trabalho Internacional de Proteção de Povos Indígenas em Situação de Isolamento e Contato Inicial / GTI PIACI ), an alliance of 21 Indigenous and indigenist organizations from South America dedicated to protecting, defending and promoting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in isolation and initial contact. INFO ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eShfB_vG

The United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group on the effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action is holding an intersessional meeting on Wednesday 27 May 2026 at the United Nations Office at Geneva. The Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action is one of the three mechanisms established to follow up the Declaration and Programme of Action of the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, held in Durban, South Africa, in 2001. In 2022, the United Nations General Assembly entrusted the Intergovernmental Working Group to devote at least half of its annual session to the elaboration of a draft United Nations Declaration on the promotion and full respect of the human rights of people of #Africandescent. During this intersessional meeting the Intergovernmental Working Group will continue with its second reading of the draft Declaration on the rights of people of African descent by starting with Article 20. Info here ➜ https://lnkd.in/e-NTqxb3 #DDPA25 #FightRacism

🔔 New Human Rights Council newsletter out now This edition highlights the Council President’s efforts to strengthen cooperation across the international human rights system, alongside a joint message from UN leaders reaffirming the importance of press freedom for peace. It also looks ahead to key upcoming meetings in Geneva and preparations for the Council’s 62nd session. 📩 Stay up to date with the latest work, developments and resources supporting the Council’s mandate. #HumanRights #UnitedNations #Multilateralism #Geneva #PressFreedom

Water cooperation is essential for peace, human rights and sustainable development. When States cooperate, shared waters become sources of prosperity. When they do not, inequality, tension and insecurity grow, said Komlan Sangbana, Ph.D Sangbana, Legal Officer at the Water Convention/Protocol on Water & Health, during a discussion on the right to development and the duty to cooperate. Hosted and serviced by the UNECE - United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the Water Convention is a unique international legal instrument and intergovernmental platform that aims to ensure the sustainable use of transboundary water resources by facilitating cooperation. Initially negotiated as a regional instrument, it was opened for accession by all United Nations Member States in 2016. The discussion on the right to development and the duty to cooperate formed part of the 27th session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group on the Right to Development which took place at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 18 to 21 May 2026. Watch Komlan Sangbana, Ph.D's full statement in comments.

"La paz no es solo la ausencia de conflictos armados", afirma Juana María Ibáñez Rivas, Presidenta del Mecanismo de Expertos de la ONU sobre el #DerechoAlDesarrollo. Sin derechos humanos, igualdad y no violencia, no puede existir una #paz sostenible ni un verdadero desarrollo.

The world is spending record amounts preparing for war. Yet people feel less secure than ever. “True security is not measured by military strength, but by whether people can live free from fear and want, with access to food, education, opportunity and dignity,” said Melanie Regimbal, Chief of United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Geneva, during an interactive dialogue on the rights to development, peace and disarmament. The dialogue formed part of the 27th session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group on the #RightToDevelopment which was held at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 18 to 21 May 2026. Watch Melanie Regimbal's full statement in the video published in comments. #Disarmament

International solidarity is a pathway to development, human rights and inclusion for all. Through unity and cooperation, we can build a more peaceful, just and equitable international order, said the United Nations Independent Expert on human rights and international Solidarity, Cecilia Bailliet, at an interactive dialogue on the right to development and the duty to cooperate. The interactive dialogue formed part of the 27th session of the UN Intergovernmental Working Group on the #RightToDevelopment which took place at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 18 to 21 May 2026. Watch Cecilia Bailliet's full opening statement in comments.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded that international cooperation is indispensable in the field of climate change and that the customary duty to cooperate for the protection of the environment is reflected in several provisions of climate treaties, including the UN Climate Change Framework Convention. Such cooperation is indispensable to achieving climate justice and sustainable development, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Developement, Surya Deva, told the UN Intergovernmental Working Group on the #RightToDevelopment at its 27th session. Watch Surya Deva's full opening statement in comments.

Global challenges demand renewed solidarity and international cooperation. “Multilateralism grounded in human dignity and our common humanity is essential for realizing the right to development and addressing today’s crises,” said Shyami Puvimanasinghe of the United Nations Human Rights Office during the 27th session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group on the #RightToDevelopment. Watch Shyami Puvimanasinghe's full opening statement in comments.