The 62nd regular session of the @UN Human Rights Council will take place from 15 June to 7 July 2026 in Geneva.
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Au @UN_HRC, l’ONU souligne que la réouverture du détroit d’Ormuz sera l’un des 1ers tests de l’accord conclu entre l’Iran et les USA.
Sa réouverture est cruciale pour éviter des répercussions mondiales sur l’énergie, le commerce et la sécurité alimentaire.
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La libertad de expresión está siendo erosionada por una asimetría de poder sin precedentes entre los Estados y un pequeño grupo de gigantes tecnológicos que controlan los espacios digitales globales sin rendir cuentas, denuncia relatora al @UN_HRC
"The space for freedom of expression is shrinking dangerously as many States, aided & abetted by new technologies are suppressing dissent, and the corporate digital giants are manipulating online spaces to enrich themselves," @Irenekhan told the @UN Human Rights Council.
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"States should respect, protect and fulfil the right to health in a manner consistent with dignity," @drtlaleng said in her final presentation to the @UN Human Rights Council as Special Rapporteur on the right to health.
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"The @UN has warned for many years against the development of lethal autonomous weapons," @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk told the Human Rights Council at its 62nd session in Geneva.
"Autonomous weapons cannot become a license for atrocity crimes," he said.
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🔴TODAY at #HRC62
Special Rapporteurs on the
-right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical & mental health, @drtlaleng
-promotion & protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, @Irenekhan
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🟦 On Friday, 19 June 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council’s inaugural meeting on 19 June 2006, President Sidharto R. Suryodipuro is convening an informal high-level discussion.
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"The international community is witnessing the evisceration of constitutional & international norms on peace," warned Cecilia Bailliet, Independent Expert on international solidarity, at the @UN Human Rights Council.
She urged States to commit to peace through solidarity. #HRC62
🔴TODAY at #HRC62
- Independent Expert on human rights & international solidarity, Cecilia Bailliet
- Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical & mental health, @drtlaleng
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"The dehumanization of migrants & refugees is appalling, often leading also to the denial of their rights."
At the @UN Human Rights Council, @volker_turk urged governments to address refugee & migration issues humanely & in full compliance with human rights & refugee law. #HRC62
🌍 La 62e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme (#HRC62) s’ouvre aujourd’hui à Genève. Mais au fait, comment fonctionne cet organe de l’ONU ? En 1 minute, on vous explique. 🎥👇