Geneva

Joint Letter to UN Human Rights Council: Renew mandate of Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders

Geneva
Re: Support consensus renewal of the mandate of Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders 7 March 2017 Your Excellency, The undersigned 93 civil society organisations, coming from all regions, urge your delegation to support the renewal of the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders.
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Civicus at Human Rights Council: Statement on right to privacy

Geneva
34th session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy 7 March 2017 Delivered by Tor Hodenfield Thanks you Mr.

CIVICUS at the Human Rights Council: Statement on climate change and the rights of the child

Geneva
34th session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue on Climate Change and the Rights of the Child 2 March 2017 Delivered by Matthew Reading-Smith CIVICUS welcomes this opportunity to address the Vice President of the Council and the other distinguished panelists.

CIVICUS at the 34th Session of the Human Rights Council

Geneva
Two thirds of the activities of the United Nations system takes place in Geneva, making it a key centre of international co-operation and multilateral negotiation.
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Statement on human rights abuses in South Sudan

Geneva
UN Human Rights Council - 26th Special Session Special Session on South Sudan CIVICUS welcomes this Special Session following the findings and recommendations recently put forward by the Expert Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
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Widening space by young human rights defenders

Geneva
The event will contribute to the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law on “Widening the Democratic Space: the role of youth in public decision-making” by strengthening recognition and deepening the understanding  among participants of how young human rights defenders play a key role in widening the role and participation of young people in  public decision-making  as a means to contribute to sustainable peace and development.

Negotiations for a Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights

Geneva
Background: The intergovernmental working group was mandated to elaborate an international legally binding instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights.

Human Rights Situation in Syria - CIVICUS Statement at the 25th Special Session

Geneva
We remain deeply alarmed by the humanitarian crisis in Aleppo and the rapidly deteriorating human rights situation across Syria.

CIVICUS Universal Periodic Review Submissions on Civil Society Space

Geneva
In advance of the start of the 3rd cycle of the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in April 2017, CIVICUS has made joint and stand-alone submissions examining the environment for civil society in 11 countries.

Interactive Dialogue on Somalia - Joint Statement at the Human Rights Council

Geneva
33rd session of the Human Rights Council CIVICUS and the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project thank the Independent Expert on Somalia for his report.

Joint civil society statement on Swaziland at the Human Rights Council

Geneva
33rd session of the Human Rights Council We are concerned that even though the Swaziland government has committed to consider 72 recommendations, there has been no consultation with civil society on the recommendations.

Interactive Dialogue on Burundi - Civicus Statement at the Human Rights Council

Geneva
33rd session of the Human Rights Council CIVICUS welcomes the final report of the Independent Experts and commends them for their clear analysis of the shocking situation of human rights in Burundi.

Fundamental freedoms being violated in Sudan - CIVICUS Statement at the Human Rights Council

Geneva
33rd session of the Human Rights Council CIVICUS welcomes the report of the Independent Expert and recognizes the Council’s continued vigilance in addressing the human rights situation in Sudan.

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia - Joint Statement at the Human Rights Council

Geneva
33rd session of the Human Rights Council Joint Oral Submission World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) and CIVICUS Next month marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the Paris Peace Agreements, which set out a framework for peace in Cambodia based on a multi-party democracy guaranteeing human rights; however, the past year has seen the pillars of Cambodian democracy come under attack.

Youth and human rights - Joint Statement at the Human Rights Council

Geneva
33nd session of the Human Rights Council CIVICUS has the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of CIVICUS Youth Action Team and three members organisations of the alliance: Amnesty International, Zimbabwe National Association of Youth Organisations and Young Diplomats of Canada.

HUNGARY: UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW - CIVICUS Statement at the Human Rights Council

Geneva
33nd session of the Human Rights Council CIVICUS welcomes Hungary’s commitment to engage with the Universal Periodic Review process and takes seriously the recommendations made by states and other stakeholders during the 2nd cycle review.

Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples - CIVICUS Statement

Geneva
33rd session of the Human Rights Council CIVICUS welcomes the Special Rapporteur’s report on the rights of indigenous peoples and its contribution towards the development of a stronger guiding framework on the relationship between business and human rights.

Unwarranted limitations on civic space in Cambodia, Egypt and Syria - Statement at Human Rights Council

Geneva
CIVICUS remains deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in Syria and the continued suffering of its people.

Equal participation in political and public affairs - CIVICUS Statement at Human Rights Council

Geneva
33nd session of the Human Rights Council CIVICUS welcomes this opportunity to address the High Commissioner and the Council on the evolving discussion to develop a more robust guiding framework to protect and promote the right to participate in political and public affairs.

CIVICUS response to Human Rights Commissioner´s opening remarks at 33rd Session of Human Rights Council

Geneva
We fully endorse the High Commissioner´s caution against populist demagogues in Europe and the United States, who fuel hatred and bigotry against minority groups, refugees and entire religious communities.

Interactive Dialogue on access to safe drinking water and sanitation and on arbitrary detention

Geneva
CIVICUS thanks the Special Rapporteur on access to safe drinking water and sanitation for his very innovative report, for looking through the gender lens on the myriad challenges women face in tackling the material and structural determinants of gender inequalities in access to water, sanitation and hygiene which could serve as an entry point to address gender inequality more broadly.

Joint letter to the UN HRC: Addressing the escalating human rights crisis in Ethiopia

Geneva
  A group of civil society organizations (CSOs) have written to the UN Human Rights Council (UN HRC) to draw the delegation's attention to grave violations of human rights in Ethiopia, including the recent crackdown on largely peaceful protests in the Oromia and Amhara regions.

Human Rights Violations in Cambodia: Joint letter to UN HRC calling for resolution

Geneva
  12 international, regional, and Cambodian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), urge the Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council to adopt a resolution addressing Cambodia's gravely deteriorating human rights situation.

Joint Press Statement by the Civic Space Initiative (CSpI)

Geneva
States must implement crucial UN Human Rights Council resolution on civil society space, and cooperate fully with the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of assembly and of association.

CIVICUS Statement on the Interactive Dialogue on the UN High Commissioner’s report on Burundi

Geneva
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Over 200 NGOs call on the UN HRC to support resolution on civic society space

Geneva
Re: Call for your support and solidarity in rejecting amendments to HRC32 draft resolution protecting civil society space (A/HRC/32/L.

CIVICUS UN HRC statement on restrictions on civic space in Bahrain and Egypt

Geneva
CIVICUS remains deeply alarmed by both the increase and severity of restrictive laws, policies and practices being used to undermine and enfeeble civil society across the globe.

CIVICUS UN HRC STATEMENT ON SIERRA LEONE: ADOPTION OF UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW

Geneva
This statement is delivered by CIVICUS together with our national partner organization, the Sierra Leone Campaign for Good Governance.

CIVICUS UN HRC STATEMENT ON SOMALIA: ADOPTION OF UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW

Geneva
CIVICUS applauds Somalia’s cooperation and engagement with the UPR process.

CIVICUS UN HRC statement on Ethiopia's non-compliance with Special Procedures

Geneva
Thank you, Mr.
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HRC 32: Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan

Geneva
Human Rights Council: 32nd Session The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project and CIVICUS welcome this enhanced interactive dialogue with national, regional and international stakeholders on the grave situation in South Sudan.

Joint CIVICUS UN HRC statement on the Commission of Inquiry on Eritrea

Geneva
Human Rights Council: 32nd Session CIVICUS and Citizens for Democratic Rights in Eritrea welcome the report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on Eritrea.

Joint UN Human Rights Council statement on protecting and promoting civil society space

Geneva
CIVICUS on behalf of the Civic Space Initiative  welcomes the High Commissioner’s presentation of its landmark report on protecting and promoting civil society space.

Joint CIVICUS UN HRC statement on the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women

Geneva
WILPF has the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of 27 CSOs.

Joint CIVICUS & Save the Children UN Human Rights Council Statement on civic space for children

Geneva
Joint NGO Oral Statement by Save the Children, CIVICUS and 17 NGOs A strong, diverse and independent civil society is also a space for children.

Addressing human rights violations in Eritrea and the UN Commission of Inquiry’s findings

Geneva
To Permanent Representatives ofMembers and Observer States of theUN Human Rights Council Your Excellency, We, the undersigned civil society organisations (CSOs), write to express our grave concern about the Eritrean Government’s continued and egregious violations of human rights.

Bahrain: NGOs call for an end to reprisals against human rights defenders as Nabeel Rajab arrested and Bahraini rights defenders banned from travel to Geneva

Geneva
As the 32nd Session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) opened in Geneva on 13 June, Nabeel Rajab, Bahrain's most high profile human rights defender, was arrested after dozens of police officers raided his home at around 5am and confiscated his electronic devices.

Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

Geneva
32nd Session of the Human Rights Council While religious fundamentalism continues to dominate international headlines and many of the proceedings of the Council, we urge all states to acknowledge how various iterations of fundamentalism undermine the realization of human rights, including the right to assembly and association.

Human Rights Council: Response to opening remarks from the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Geneva
CIVICUS welcomes the High Commissioner’s comprehensive update this morning.

High-Level Panel on the 10th Anniversary of the Human Rights Council

Geneva
CIVICUS welcomes this extraordinary panel on the 10th anniversary of the Council and salutes all its Presidents.

Ethiopia: EU must raise treatment of Human Rights Defenders with Prime Minister

Geneva
Dear President, High Representative, Dear Commissioners, The Prime Minister of  Ethiopia will be visiting Brussels for the 2016 European Development Days.

Appeal to swiss government to make human rights the focal point of Bahrain state visit

Geneva
Attention MFA Didier Burkhalter Excellency, We, the undersigned, write to you concerning Switzerland’s hosting of the King of Bahrain and his state delegation on Thursday 12 May.

Strengthening the Human Rights Council at 10

Geneva
This joint civil society paper has been prepared by 20 leading international, national and regional non governmental organisations, on the occasion of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 10th Anniversary.

CIVICUS Interventions during the 31st UN Human Rights Council Session

Geneva
During the 31st Session of the UN Human Rights Council, 29 February – 24 March 2016, CIVICUS and its partners raised a number of pressing country specific and thematic civic space concerns.

CIVICUS EXAMINES THE SPACE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY IN SOUTH SUDAN, SYRIA, TOGO, UGANDA, VENEZUELA AND ZIMBABWE

Geneva
In advance of the 26th Session of the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR), CIVICUS has issued six joint and stand-alone UPR submissions on the space for civil society in South Sudan, Syria, Togo, Uganda, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

Joint Letter to Human Rights Council on resolution related to peaceful protests

Geneva
Civil society organisations urge States to reject amendments to Human Rights Council resolution on “the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests” (HRC/31/L.

Statement at the Human Rights Council on Syria, Egypt and Bahrain

Geneva
On Syria: CIVICUS sincerely hopes that the mediated peace talks will finally get off the ground and lead to results.

Statement at Human Rights Council on excessive and lethal force against protesters

Geneva
CIVICUS greatly welcomes the Council’s growing recognition of the crucial role civil society plays in facilitating the full realization of all human rights.

Statement to Human Rights Council on the systematic attacks against civil society around the world

Geneva
High Commissioner, CIVICUS welcomes your annual report, very rich update this morning and your strong independent voice! We share your concern that a growing number of states are selectively adhering to their international human rights and humanitarian law obligations.

Joint Statement at Human Rights Council on the Burundi Crisis

Geneva
Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders  Delivered by Pierre Claver Mbonimpa on behalf of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders, Protection International, and CIVICUS On behalf of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project, CIVICUS and Protection International I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak before this Council once again.

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