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Type of Resource: Sample Document
Publication Date: 2018
An example of an overview of the planned resolutions at each Human Rights Council session. It focuses on recurring resolutions, and is not exhaustive, as each year other resolutions are presented, for example responding to particular crises or issues.
Type of Resource: Sample Document
Publication Date: 2018
Sets out the Agenda Items of the Council during its regular session.
Type of Resource: Sample Document
Publication Date: 2018
An example of the Bulletin of Informal Meetings which gives information on the informals and side events taking place outside of the Human Rights Council plenary meetings during a regular session of the Council. Each day a new one is published.
Type of Resource: Sample Document
Publication Date: 2018
An example of the Human Rights Council Programme of Work (June session).
Type of Resource: Sample Document
Publication Date: 2018
An example of the Human Rights Council Programme of Work (March session).
Type of Resource: FactSheet / Checklist
Publication Date: 2019
A map of the seating arrangement inside Room XX of the Palais des Nations, where the main meeting of the Council takes place. The seating plan changes every year to reflect the membership. You can use this to help you know where to look for diplomats from a particular country.
Type of Resource: FactSheet / Checklist
Publication Date: 2018
This calendar of events at the Human Rights Council is useful to plan dates of your visit to Geneva, and to see what other opportunities and events you might take advanatge of while you are in Geneva.
Type of Resource: FactSheet / Checklist
Publication Date: 2019
This is a detailed annotated map of the main UN building in Geneva - the Palais des Nations.
Type of Resource: FactSheet / Checklist
Publication Date: 2019
This map of Geneva shows you where the main UN buildings (Palais des Nations, Palais Wilson, and others) are located.
Type of Resource: Video
Publication Date: 2019
With ECOSOC accreditation, an NGO has greater rights to participate in the processes of the UN. However, the accreditation process is in the hands of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) NGO Committee. The Committee is well-known for its politicised practice, particularly in regard to human rights organisations. Changing the practice of the Committee and ensure its processes are fair, transparent and apolitical will ultimately require a change in the membership. This video provides background on the Committee and how each of us can help safeguard NGO participation at the UN.