| Date |
Title |
| 14 November 2023 |
Third Committee Approves 12 Draft Resolutions, Including Texts on Disabilities in Conflict, Refugees, Human Rights Council and Digital Technologies |
| 14 November 2023 |
Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural): action on drafts |
| 10 November 2023 |
Third Committee Approves 12 Draft Resolutions, Including Texts on Palestinian Self-Determination, Promoting Democracy, Women Migrant Workers |
| 7 November 2023 |
Third Committee Approves 12 Draft Resolutions, Including Texts on Mercenaries, Unilateral Coercive Measures, Indigenous Peoples and Right to Food |
| 3 November 2023 |
Third Committee Approves 10 Draft Resolutions, Including Texts on Glorification of Nazism and Other Heinous Practices, Homelessness, Equal Access to Justice |
| 1 November 2023 |
Highlighting Leap in Displaced Persons Worldwide, Third Committee Underscores Heavy Burden Placed on Developing Host Countries, Dangers of Forced Returns |
| 31 October 2023 |
With Conflicts, Climate Change Pushing Displacement to Record Levels, Third Committee Highlights Need to Ramp Up Refugee Funding, Address Root Causes |
| 30 October 2023 |
Third Committee Highlights Continued Bias against People of African Descent, Law Enforcement Violence, Underscores Need for UN Declaration on Rights |
| 27 October 2023 |
With Hate Speech and Xenophobia Rising Worldwide, Third Committee Calls for End to Systemic Racism, Racial Discrimination, Implementation of Durban Declaration |
| 26 October 2023 |
Third Committee Underscores Need to Tackle Barriers Hampering Disabled Persons, Reverse Their Setbacks Due to Armed Conflicts, Include in Peacebuilding |
| 25 October 2023 |
Spotlighting Human Rights Violations in Six Countries, Including Ethiopia, Ukraine, Third Committee Denounces War Crimes, Sexual Violence, Shrinking Civic Space |
| 24 October 2023 |
As Civilian Casualties Reach Record Levels in Gaza, Third Committee Underscores Need to End War, Lift Blockade of Essential Needs, Hold Parties Accountable |
| 23 October 2023 |
Third Committee Highlights Need to Protect Record Number of Internally Displaced Worldwide, Many Threatened by Ethnic Cleansing, Organized Criminal Groups |
| 20 October 2023 |
Third Committee Urges States to Classify Domicide, Conflict-Related Starvation, Poverty Wages as War Crimes, Ramp Up National, Multilateral Responses |
| 19 October 2023 |
With Climate Crisis Deepening Worldwide, Third Committee Urges States to Ramp Up Environmental Legislation, Provide Funding to Hard-Hit Developing Nations |
| 18 October 2023 |
Third Committee Condemns Brutal Bombing of Gaza Hospital, Enforced Displacement of Palestinian Civilians, Emphasizes Urgent Need for Unimpeded Humanitarian Aid |
| 17 October 2023 |
Third Committee Spotlights Human Rights Abuses in Conflicts, Stressing Need to End Terrorist Attacks, Genocide, Illegal Hostage-Taking, Enforced Displacement |
| 16 October 2023 |
With Conflicts, Internal Strife, Leading to Escalating Enforced Disappearances Worldwide, Third Committee Highlights Importance of Coordinated Search |
| 13 October 2023 |
Third Committee Underscores Need for Legally Binding Tool to Enforce Right to Development, Unrealized by Millions Worldwide, Directed Also at Businesses |
| 12 October 2023 |
Third Committee Highlights Spike in Conflict-Related Torture, Expresses Concern over Gendered Disinformation Threat to Women, Human Rights Defenders |
| 11 October 2023 |
With Human Rights Complaints Spiraling Worldwide, Third Committee Underscores Need to Protect Defenders of Victims, Increase Staff, Funding for Treaty Bodies |
| 10 October 2023 |
Highlighting Hamas’ Recent Attack on Israel, Third Committee Expresses Dismay at Rise in Conflict Victims, Racism, Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia Worldwide |
| 9 October 2023 |
Recognizing Need to Bolster Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Third Committee Underscores Importance of Respecting Traditional Lands, Valuable Conservation Knowledge |
| 6 October 2023 |
As Children Increasingly Suffer from Armed Conflicts, Forced Recruitment, Online Exploitation, Third Committee Stresses Urgent Need to Ramp Up Protection |
| 5 October 2023 |
With Children at Higher Risk of Severe Rights Violations, Third Committee Emphasizes Need to Regulate Digital Spheres, Boost Protection Regimes |
| 4 October 2023 |
As Rights of Women and Girls Plunge to Lower Than Previous Depths, Third Committee Urges Nations to Tackle Violence, Address Poverty, Bolster Rural Development |
| 3 October 2023 |
As Women Worldwide Still Struggle to Achieve Basic Rights, Third Committee Emphasizes Importance of Access to Citizenship, Education, Work, Justice |
| 2 October 2023 |
With Criminal Groups Using Sophisticated Technologies to Ply Their Wares, Third Committee Stresses Urgent Need to Collectively Combat Transnational Crime |
| 29 September 2023 |
Third Committee Stresses Need to Include Youth in Tackling Social Crises, Address Rising Poverty and Needs of Elderly, Combat Climate Change |
| 28 September 2023 |
Alexander Marschik (Austria) Chair of Third Committee |
| 15 December 2022 |
General Assembly Adopts 51 Third Committee Drafts on Combating Glorification of Nazism, Refugees, Displaced Persons, Protecting Children from Sexual Exploitation |
| 17 November 2022 |
Concluding Its Session, Third Committee Approves 12 Draft Resolutions, including Texts on Occupied Palestinian Territory, Racism, World Drug Problem |
| 16 November 2022 |
Third Committee Approves Six Draft Resolutions, Including Texts on Human Rights in Iran, Myanmar, Syria, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Crimea |
| 15 November 2022 |
Third Committee Approves 10 Draft Resolutions, Including Texts on Persons with Disabilities, Female Genital Mutilation, Organ Trafficking |
| 11 November 2022 |
Missing Persons, Extrajudicial Executions, Death Penalty Moratorium among Rights Questions of Six Draft Resolutions Approved by Third Committee |
| 10 November 2022 |
Third Committee Approves Nine Draft Resolutions, Including Texts on Gender-Based Violence, Right to Development, Unilateral Coercive Measures |
| 4 November 2022 |
Third Committee Approves Eight Draft Resolutions, including Texts on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Privacy in Digital Age, Condemning Glorification Of Nazism |
| 2 November 2022 |
Countries May Highlight National Positions During Negotiations, but Must Respect, Cooperate, with Human Rights Council Decisions to Combat Violations |
| 1 November 2022 |
Third Committee Emphasizes That Conflicts, Climate-Induced Displacement, Cost-of-Living Crisis Driving Refugee Numbers to Record Level |
| 31 October 2022 |
Third Committee Delegates Highlight Systemic Racism, Killings of People of African Descent, Ongoing Legacies of Colonialism, Slavery, in Rights Debate |
| 28 October 2022 |
Third Committee Stresses Need to Tackle Food Crisis, Homes Destroyed by Conflict, Reprisals and Restrictions on Social Movements in Human Rights Dialogues |
| 27 October 2022 |
Third Committee Urges Nations in Conflict, Occupying Forces, to End Forced Displacement, Indiscriminate Killing, Rape, Gender-Based Violence |
| 26 October 2022 |
Third Committee Highlights Human Rights Violations in Several Nations, Underscoring School Attacks, Arbitrary Arrests, Detentions |
| 25 October 2022 |
Myanmar Crisis Taking Huge Toll on People, Military Using Disproportionate Force, Burning Civilian Structures, Third Committee Hears Today |
| 21 October 2022 |
Environmental Crises, Climate Emergencies Unfairly Threatening Livelihoods of Indigenous Communities, Most Vulnerable, Third Committee Heard Today |
| 20 October 2022 |
Highlighting a Resurgence of Human Rights Abuses Worldwide, Third Committee Calls on Nations to Urgently Abide by Existing Treaties to Eradicate Them |
| 19 October 2022 |
Third Committee Deplores Upswing in Missing Persons Worldwide, Ongoing Reprisals against Human Right Defenders in Its Continuing Human Rights Discussion |
| 18 October 2022 |
Delegates Highlight Lack of Migrant Protection, Enforced Disappearances, Civil Reprisals and Digital Abuses in Third Committee Human Rights Discussion |
| 17 October 2022 |
Global Crises, Climate Change, Global Inequity and Displacement Undermine Development Efforts, Delegates Highlight in Third Committee |
| 14 October 2022 |
Victims of Torture, Unilateral Coercive Measures, Reprisals Must Be Protected from Persistent Abuses, Third Committee Hears in Rights Discussion |
| 12 October 2022 |
Indigenous Peoples Still Suffer from Poverty, Climate Change and Loss of Ancestral Lands, Delegates Highlight in Third Committee |
| 11 October 2022 |
Children’s Lives Are Still Threatened by Violence, Discrimination, Conflicts, Third Committee Emphasizes as It Discusses Their Rights |
| 10 October 2022 |
Young People Suffer Food Insecurity, Increasing Conflicts, Ramped Up Violence, Delegates Stress as Third Committee Discusses Children’s Rights |
| 7 October 2022 |
Delegates Highlight Unacceptable Burden Economic Crises, Conflicts Place on Young People, as Third Committee Discusses Children’s Rights |
| 6 October 2022 |
Speakers Emphasize That Global Crises and Conflicts Hampering Women’s Human Rights, Empowerment, as Third Committee Discusses Advancement of Women |
| 4 October 2022 |
Delegates Point to Heightened Violence against Women, Curbing Their Access to Sexual and Reproductive Rights, as Third Committee Discusses Advancement of Women |
| 3 October 2022 |
Delegates Call for Global Instrument to Curb Cybercrime, as Third Committee Discusses Crime, Communications Technologies and Drugs |
| 30 September 2022 |
Youth Delegates Call for Active Role in Decision-Making, Tackling Global, National Problems, as Third Committee Continues Debate on Social Development |
| 29 September 2022 |
Third Committee Opens Seventy-Seventh Session, with Speakers Pointing to Colliding Global Crises’ Impact on Social Development |
| 29 September 2022 |
José A. Blanco Conde (Dominican Republic) Chair of Third Committee |
| 16 December 2021 |
General Assembly Adopts 59 Third Committee Texts on Trafficking in Persons, Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, as Delegates Spar over Language |
| 18 November 2021 |
Third Committee Sends 10 Drafts to General Assembly, Concludes Session amid Spirited Debate over Gender Equity, Reproductive Rights |
| 17 November 2021 |
Third Committee Approves 6 Drafts on Human Rights in Iran, Syria, Ukraine amid Separate Calls to Abolish Country-Specific Texts, Uphold Rule of Law |
| 15 November 2021 |
Third Committee Approves 13 Drafts on Preventing Disinformation, Crime amid Vote, Deep Divisions over Follow-up to 2001 Durban Declaration |
| 12 November 2021 |
Third Committee Approves 10 Drafts on Refugees, Indigenous Peoples, Women Migrant Workers as Delegates Denounce Attempts to Exploit Crises for Political Gain |
| 9 November 2021 |
Third Committee Approves 11 Drafts Covering Use of Mercenaries, Women in Rural Areas, Unilateral Coercive Measures amid Sparring over Right to Food |
| 5 November 2021 |
Third Committee Approves 13 Draft Resolutions, among Them, on Palestinians’ Right to Statehood, Crimes Affecting Environment, Human Rights Council Report |
| 29 October 2021 |
Refugee Agency Chief Calls for Solidarity with World’s 82 Million People Forcibly Displaced, as Issues of Burden-Sharing, Resources Dominate Dialogue |
| 28 October 2021 |
Cybersecurity Actors Becoming Extensions of State Power, Independent Expert Warns Third Committee as Delegates Urge States to Uphold International Law |
| 27 October 2021 |
Record 48 Million People Internally Displaced Due to Conflict, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee as Delegates Tackle Human Trafficking, Entrenched Racism |
| 26 October 2021 |
Third Committee Experts Call for Stronger Laws to Uproot Legacies of Colonialism, Tackle Extrajudicial Killings Fueled by Racism as Delegates Support Prosecution |
| 25 October 2021 |
Third Committee Delegates Denounce ‘Scapegoating’ of Countries Targeted by Human Rights Reports, as Experts Describe Conditions in Belarus, Iran, Syria |
| 22 October 2021 |
Third Committee Delegates Demand Debt Cancellation, Creation of Just World Order as Experts Denounce Rights Violations in Myanmar, Elsewhere |
| 21 October 2021 |
Laws Disenfranchising Minorities, People with Disabilities Rely on Inaccurate Historical Narratives to Justify Exclusion, Experts Tell Third Committee |
| 20 October 2021 |
Legacies of Colonialism, Patriarchy, Neoliberalism Impede Access to Food, Water, Health Care for World’s Poor, Third Committee Hears as COVID 19 Exposes Gaps |
| 19 October 2021 |
Third Committee Experts Caution that Abuse of Technology Threatens Free Thought, Privacy Rights, as Delegates Call for Dismantling Unjust Laws |
| 18 October 2021 |
Populists Using COVID-19 as Pretext to Clamp Down on Rights of Migrants, Silence Women’s Free Expression, Third Committee Experts Stress as Dialogues Continue |
| 14 October 2021 |
Human Rights Defenders Face Jail, Retaliation for Engagement with United Nations, Expert Tells Third Committee as Delegates Tackle Right to Peaceful Assembly |
| 13 October 2021 |
Femicide, Enforced Disappearance Flourish as Governments Grapple with Climate, COVID‑19 Crises, High Commissioner for Human Rights Tells Third Committee |
| 12 October 2021 |
Lack of Accountability for Torture Worldwide Due to Systemic Denial, Evasion by Public Authorities, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee |
| 11 October 2021 |
Indigenous Peoples in Urban Areas Face Racism, Poverty, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee as Delegates Spotlight Efforts to Bolster Inclusion |
| 7 October 2021 |
Grave Violations against Children ‘Alarmingly High’ During Pandemic, Experts Warn, as Third Committee Delegates Appeal for Greater Prevention Measures |
| 6 October 2021 |
Digital Inclusion Vital to Supporting Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Older Adults, Third Committee Experts Declare amid Calls for Greater Investments |
| 5 October 2021 |
As Violence against Women Grows in Shadow of Pandemic, Third Committee Experts Cite Need for Data Collection, Strong Policy Responses |
| 4 October 2021 |
Supporting Rights of Women, Children Central to Repairing Social Fabric Marred by COVID-19, Third Committee Delegates Stress amid Calls for Cooperation |
| 1 October 2021 |
Third Committee Delegates Call for Solidarity in Tackling Fallout from COVID-19, Denounce Unequal Vaccine Access, Heavy Toll on Vulnerable Communities |
| 30 September 2021 |
Mohamed Siad Doualeh (Djibouti) Chair of Third Committee |
| 30 September 2021 |
Third Committee Opens Seventy-Sixth Session amid Calls for Vaccine Equity, Closing Entrenched Divides that Keep Women, Minority Groups Oppressed |
| 19 November 2020 |
Third Committee Sends 15 Drafts to General Assembly, Concludes Session amid Sparring over Arbitrary Executions, Self-Determination |
| 18 November 2020 |
Third Committee Approves 7 Drafts on Human Rights in Myanmar, Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as Delegates Denounce ‘Intrusive’ Demands |
| 17 November 2020 |
Third Committee Approves 12 Drafts on Organ Donation, Rights to Privacy, Development, amid Sparring over Death Penalty Moratorium |
| 16 Novemner 2020 |
Third Committee Approves 11 Drafts, among Them 4 Covering Women’s Rights, Omnibus Text on High Commissioner for Refugees Report, as Myriad Amendments Fail to Pass |
| 13 November 2020 |
Third Committee Approves Six Drafts on Pandemic Response, Refugees and Persons with Disabilities, amid Contentious Debate around Consensus Language |
| 3 November 2020 |
For World’s 80 Million Displaced, International Aid ‘Life-Saving’, Head of Refugee Agency Tells Third Committee, as COVID-19 Presents Biggest Crisis in Its History |
| 2 November 2020 |
Third Committee Delegates Decry Systemic Racism against People of African Descent, Minorities, as Dialogues with Experts Reveal Frustrated Demands for Justice |
| 30 October 2020 |
As COVID-19 Crisis Unfolded, Human Rights Council Moved Fast to Address Evolving Ground Conditions, its President Tells Third Committee amid Calls for Fairness |
| 29 October 2020 |
Third Committee Delegates Debate Acceptable Limits to Privacy Rights, Personal Data Use During Pandemic, as Expert Warns Against ‘Omni-Present’ Surveillance |
| 28 October 2020 |
Women, Children at Greater Risk of Being Trafficked, Enslaved as Pandemic Deepens, Experts Warn Third Committee amid Calls for Creating Regular Migration Channels |
| 27 October 2020 |
Third Committee Delegates Call for Rights-Centred Approaches to Building New Food Systems, Preserving Biosphere, Managing Mass Graves, as Expert Dialogues Continue |
| 26 October 2020 |
Independent Experts Denounce Rights Violations in Occupied Palestinian Territory, Iran, Eritrea as Third Committee Delegates Split over Questions of Bias |
| 23 October 2020 |
'Censorship Kills Scholarship' Expert Warns Third Committee, amid Broad Calls for Upholding Rights in Myanmar, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea |
| 22 October 2020 |
Climate the Leading Global Threat to Cultural Rights, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee, as Delegates Tackle Root Causes of Entrenched Bias, Exclusion |
| 21 October 2020 |
COVID-19 Could Push up to 175 Million People into Extreme Poverty, Expert Warns Third Committee, amid Calls for Repairing Entrenched Social Inequities |
| 20 October 2020 |
COVID-19 Amplifying Threats to Migrant Workers, Religious Minorities, Experts Tell Third Committee, as Delegates Debate Questions of Bias in Their Findings |
| 19 October 2020 |
Cases of Enforced Disappearance Climb to Nearly 1,000 Daily, United Nations Expert Warns Third Committee, as Delegates Call for Upholding Key Human Rights Treaties |
| 16 October 2020 |
Third Committee Interactive Dialogues Spark Debate over Right to Development, Use of Sanctions, as United Nations Experts Present Findings |
| 15 October 2020 |
Third Committee Experts Tackle Questions around Torture, Judicial Independence, Pointing to Eroded Prison Conditions, ‘Outright’ Denial of International Law |
| 14 October 2020 |
Pandemic Dealt ‘Profound Blows’ to Human Rights Worldwide, High Commissioner Warns Third Committee, amid Calls for People-Centred Policies, Unbiased Response |
| 13 October 2020 |
Third Committee Tackles Broad Questions of Human Rights, as Interactive Dialogues with Mandate Holders Elicit Contrasting Views on Civil, Political Freedoms |
| 12 October 2020 |
Indigenous Peoples Increasingly Succumb to Extreme Poverty as Land Evictions Spike amid COVID-19, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee |
| 9 October 2020 |
Third Committee Experts Denounce Uptick in Violence against Women, Children, as Delegates Call for Action to Preserve Decades of Gender Equality Gains |
| 8 October 2020 |
Pandemic That ‘Knows No Borders’ Pushed Millions into Poverty, Delegates Stress, as Third Committee Concludes Social Development Debate amid Calls for Unity |
| 7 October 2020 |
Third Committee Delegates Call for ‘Renewed Solidarity’ in Addressing COVID-19 Fallout, as Concerns over Human Rights Abuses Stoke Regional Tensions |
| 6 October 2020 |
Pandemic Pushing Those Least Able to Adapt into Positions of Greater Risk, General Assembly President Tells Third Committee, amid Calls for Greater Protections |
| 5 October 2020 |
Third Committee Opens Session with Calls for Solidarity in Efforts to Stem Vast Social Development Impact of COVID-19 |
| 19 November 2019 |
Concluding Session, Third Committee Sends 17 Drafts to General Assembly as Delegates Joust over Language on Sexual, Reproductive Health, Rights |
| 18 November 2019 |
Third Committee Passes 15 Draft Resolutions on Child Rights, Rural Women, with Divisions over Sexual, Reproductive Health Care Chipping Away at Consensus |
| 15 November 2019 |
Third Committee Approves 12 Drafts on Girl Child, International Equal Pay Day, amid Broad Debate around Migration, Trafficking, Terrorism |
| 14 November 2019 |
Third Committee Approves 5 Draft Resolutions on Situations in Iran, Myanmar, Syria, amid Outcry over Targeting of Certain Countries |
| 7 November 2019 |
Third Committee Approves 6 Draft Resolutions on Combating Glorification of Nazism, Enforced Disappearance, amid Calls to Exclude Human Rights Council Text |
| 5 November 2019 |
Third Committee Approves 7 Drafts on Torture, Crime Prevention amid Protracted Procedural Votes on Text Concerning Human Rights in Syria |
| 1 November 2019 |
Wide Participation in Human Rights Council Vital for Investigating Abuses around World, President Tells Third Committee, as Some Decry Double Standards |
| 31 October 2019 |
Third Committee Delegates Call for Solidarity in Helping Those Fleeing Violence, Urge Focus on Racism, Xenophobia, Stereotypes as Causes of Displacement |
| 30 October 2019 |
With 71 Million Displaced by Conflict, Refugee Agency Chief Calls Global Compact ‘Springboard’ for Robust Response, as Third Committee Tackles Racism, Xenophobia |
| 29 October 2019 |
Third Committee Experts Tackle Privacy Rights around Sensitive Health Data, Reparations for Racism, as Delegates Explore Issues of Consent, Compliance |
| 25 October 2019 |
Estimated 17 Million Children Displaced by Violence, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee as Delegates Tackle Modern Slavery, Exploitation |
| 24 October 2019 |
Targeted Killing of Journalist Reflects Global Pattern, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee, as Delegates Call for Robust Protections |
| 23 October 2019 |
Third Committee Experts Warn against Flouting International Norms, as Delegates Consider Human Rights in Iran, Somalia, Palestinian Territories |
| 22 October 2019 |
Third Committee Experts Warn of Growing Statelessness among Minorities, Outline Human-Rights Findings in Myanmar, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea |
| 21 October 2019 |
Experts Press Governments to Better Protect Victims of Stigma as Third Committee Delegates Call for Respecting Rights of Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities |
| 18 October 2019 |
Adequate Housing Vital to Enjoying Decent Living Standards, Expert Tells Third Committee, as Governments Weigh Role of 'Big Tech' in Public Service Provision |
| 17 October 2019 |
Citing Enforced Disappearances, Anti-Semitic Acts, Migrant Deaths at Sea, Experts Press Third Committee Delegates To Uphold Human Rights Treaties |
| 16 October 2019 |
Vital to Ensure Judicial Independence, Uphold Civil Liberties while Countering Terrorism, Third Committee Experts Say as Delegates Decry Use of Coercive Acts |
| 15 October 2019 |
Peaceful Assembly, Refugee Protections, Well-Being of Rights Defenders Under Siege, Experts Tell Third Committee, as High Commissioner Warns of ‘Credibility Crisis’ |
| 14 October 2019 |
Third Committee Opens Debate on Promotion of Human Rights, with Experts Urging Governments to Honour Treaty Obligations, Delegates Calling for Objectivity |
| 11 October 2019 |
Full Access to Justice through State, Traditional Systems Required for Upholding Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee |
| 10 October 2019 |
Third Committee Delegates Applaud Gains in Children’s Access to Health Care, Legal Protections, while Decrying Deadly Impact of Conflict on Their Development |
| 8 October 2019 |
Children Exposed to ‘Unimaginable’ Violence during Conflict, Expert Tells Third Committee as Delegates Call for Accountability, Legal Reforms |
| 7 October 2019 |
Delegates Decry Gender-Based Violence, Call for Better Measures to Protect Rural, Migrant Women, as Third Committee Continues Debate on Achieving Equal Rights |
| 4 October 2019 |
Gender Equality under Renewed Assault, Experts Tell Third Committee amid Calls for Greater Protections against All Forms of Violence |
| 3 October 2019 |
Third Committee Delegates Call for Robust Cooperation to Disrupt Global Drug Syndicates, Fight $1.5 Trillion Cybercrime Market as New Threats Emerge |
| 2 October 2019 |
Youth Delegates Call for Meaningful Work, Inclusion in Decision-Making, as Third Committee Concludes Debate on Social Development |
| 1 October 2019 |
Third Committee Opens Session with Delegates Calling for Inclusion of World’s Most Vulnerable in Social Development Policies |
| 1 October 2019 |
Christian Frédéric Braun (Luxembourg) Chair of Third Committee |
| 20 November 2018 |
Third Committee Concludes Intense Session, Passing 8 Drafts as Children’s Rights, Reproductive Health, International Criminal Court Dominate Discussion |
| 19 November 2018 |
Approving 9 Drafts, Third Committee Intensifies Fight against Fistula, Genital Mutilation, Sexual Harassment amid Debate over Peasants’ Rights |
| 16 November 2018 |
Third Committee Approves 13 Drafts on Persons with Disabilities, Ageing, Human Trafficking amid Protracted Votes on Human Rights in Syria, Myanmar |
| 15 November 2018 |
Third Committee Approves 6 Drafts on Child Marriage, Fighting Nazi Glorification amid Discord over Long-Agreed Reproductive Rights Language, Politicized Motives |
| 13 November 2018 |
Third Committee Approves 11 Drafts amid Heated Debate over Death Penalty Moratorium, Use of Mercenaries, Efforts to End Cybercrime |
| 8 November 2018 |
In Inaugural Action, Third Committee Vows to Fight Organ Trade, Urges Respect for Human Rights in Justice Administration, Approving 2 Draft Resolutions |
| 6 November 2018 |
Approving 8 Draft Resolution, Third Committee Names 4 January World Braille Day, Also Tackling Intolerance, Illiteracy, Threats to Religious Freedom |
| 2 November 2018 |
Human Rights Council Central to Tackling Most Serious Violations, Its President Tells Third Committee, as Delegates Decry ‘Stark Divides’, Double Standards |
| 1 November 2018 |
Hospitality Extended to Refugees Must Not Be Taken for Granted, Host Countries Caution as Third Committee Explores Responsibility-Sharing Options |
| 31 October 2018 |
Refugees, Migrants Branded ‘Threats’, Dehumanized in Campaigns Seeking Political Gain, High Commissioner Tells Third Committee, Appealing for Return to Dignity |
| 30 October 2018 |
Mercenaries, Private Military Contractors Can Destabilize Rule of Law, Expert Tells Third Committee, amid Calls to End Racism, Respect Migrant Rights |
| 29 October 2018 |
Third Committee Experts Warn Racism, Hate Speech, White Supremacy to Become Mainstream Unless States Enforce Zero-Tolerance Policies, Prevent Exclusion |
| 26 October 2018 |
With 40 Million Forced into Modern Slavery, Third Committee Expert Urges States to Protect Rights of Women, Girls, Companies Must Remedy Violations |
| 25 October 2018 |
First United Nations Expert on Sexual Orientation Presents Inaugural Human Rights Report to Third Committee, as Others Tackle Justice, Environment Concerns |
| 24 October 2018 |
Gaza ‘Unliveable’, Expert Tells Third Committee, as Mandate Holders Present Findings on Human Rights Situations in Iran, Eritrea, Somalia, Burundi |
| 23 October 2018 |
Relativist Claims on Culture Do Not Absolve States from Human Rights Obligations, Third Committee Expert Says as Delegates Denounce Country-Specific Mandates |
| 22 October 2018 |
Women, Girls With Disabilities Denied Sexual Health Rights, Third Committee Expert Stresses as Others Call for Protection of Journalists, Freedom to Worship |
| 19 October 2018 |
World Altered by ‘Neoliberal’ Outsourcing of Public Services to Private Sector, Third Committee Experts Stress, amid Calls for Better Rights Protection |
| 18 October 2018 |
Stand Firm in Denouncing Enforced Disappearances, Protecting Internally Displaced, Third Committee Experts Stress amid Calls to Respect Human Rights Defenders |
| 17 October 2018 |
Experts in Third Committee Discuss Harmful Impacts of Coercive Measures, Right to Development as Delegates Urge Respect for Human Rights |
| 16 October 2018 |
Extremism, Intolerance Overshadowing Moves towards Democracy, Third Committee Delegates Stress as Experts Press Governments to Honour Human Rights Treaties |
| 15 October 2018 |
Early Warnings Must Trigger Rapid Responses to Rights Abuses, High Commissioner Tells Third Committee as Experts Call for Upholding Commitments against Torture |
| 12 October 2018 |
Respect for Traditional Self-Governance, Informed Consent in Decisions Critical to Upholding Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Mandate Holder Tells Third Committee |
| 11 October 2018 |
Delegates Call for Education Access, Gender Parity in Labour Markets, as Third Committee Concludes Debates on Promoting Rights of Women, Children |
| 10 October 2018 |
Global Pledges to Improve Children’s Well‑Being ‘A Distant Dream’ without Renewed Respect for Their Rights, Notably Protection, Third Committee Speakers Declare |
| 9 October 2018 |
‘Children on the Move’ Require Better Protection from Violence, Experts Tell Third Committee amid Concerns over Illegal Detentions, Risks of Statelessness |
| 8 October 2018 |
Code of Silence around Sexual Abuse Broken amid Calls in Third Committee for Holistic Approaches to Rooting out Violence, Advancing Women’s Rights |
| 5 October 2018 |
World Facing ‘Moment of Opportunity’ to End Violence against Women, Third Committee Hears amid Calls for Gender Equality in Politics |
| 4 October 2018 |
Illicit Drug Flows, Organized Crime Grow as Terrorism Spreads across Borders, Third Committee Delegates Stress amid Calls for Stronger Justice Systems |
| 3 October 2018 |
Young People’s Voices Must Be Amplified, Speakers Declare as Third Committee Concludes Social Development Debate amid Calls for Greater Involvement |
| 2 October 2018 |
Third Committee Opens Session Amid Calls for Governments to Design Comprehensive Social Development Policies, Empowering Youth, Tackling Illiteracy |
| 1 October 2018 |
Mahmoud Saikal of Afghanistan Chair of Third Committee |
| 21 November 2017 |
Concluding Intense Session, Third Committee Approves 5 Draft Resolutions on Children’s Rights, Assistance to Refugees, Persons with Disabilities |
| 20 November 2017 |
Third Committee Approves 14 Draft Resolutions on Human Rights Defenders, Migrants, Girl Child amid Contentious Votes over Agreed Language, Additional Costs |
| 17 November 2017 |
Third Committee Approves 11 Draft Resolutions, as Tensions around Safe Drinking Water, Youth Policies Force Recorded Votes on Previously Agreed Language |
| 16 November 2017 |
Third Committee Approves 16 Drafts with Friction Exposed in Contentious Votes on Glorification of Nazism, Cultural Diversity, Right to Development |
| 14 November 2017 |
Third Committee Approves Five Drafts on Situations in Syria, Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, amid Debate over Merits of Country-Specific Texts |
| 9 November 2017 |
Third Committee Approves Six Drafts on Strengthening Elections, Migrants’ Rights, amid Discord over References to International Criminal Court, Poll Observance |
| 7 November 2017 |
Third Committee Approves Six Draft Resolutions, Covering Crime Prevention, Counter-Terrorism, Alternative Development |
| 2 November 2017 |
Human Rights Council President Urges Governments to Protect Fundamental Freedoms in Word, Deed, as Third Committee Considers Report of Geneva-Based Body |
| 1 November 2017 |
High Commissioner Describes New Model Placing Refugee, Migrant Rights at Heart of Crisis Response, as Third Committee Hears Calls for Sharing Responsibility |
| 31 October 2017 |
Ignoring Historical Links to Modern Racism, Xenophobia only Emboldens Extremist Ideologies, Experts Tell Third Committee, Calling for ‘Honest Debate’ |
| 30 October 2017 |
Third Committee Concludes Human Rights Debate amid Calls to Raise Living Standards, Foster Peaceful Coexistence among Faiths, Ethnicities |
| 27 October 2017 |
Experts Explore Legal Means to Mitigate Human Rights Inequities, as Third Committee Delegates Caution Against Political Bias in Judicial Reform |
| 26 October 2017 |
Sanctions, Harsh Rhetoric Eroding Human Rights in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Expert Tells Third Committee, as Mandate-Holders Present Findings |
| 25 October 2017 |
Situations in Myanmar, Iran Dominate Third Committee Discussions, as Experts Address Broader Rights for Minorities, Cultural Freedom Defenders |
| 24 October 2017 |
Experts Urge Governments, United Nations to Ensure Greater Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities, Albinism, as Third Committee Continues Human Rights Debate |
| 23 October 2017 |
With Millions Lacking Food, Education, Shelter, Targeted Approaches Needed to Meet Needs of Most Vulnerable, Mandate‑Holders Tell Third Committee |
| 20 October 2017 |
Governments Must Do More to Protect Displaced Persons, End Forced Disappearances, Experts Tell Third Committee amid Calls for Greater Adherence to Conventions |
| 18 October 2017 |
Civil Society Vital to Protecting Human Rights while Fighting Terrorism, Ensuring Judicial Independence, Experts Tell Third Committee |
| 17 October 2017 |
Preventive Measures, Accessible Remedies Required to Address Myriad Human Rights Violations, Experts Tell Third Committee During Interactive Dialogues |
| 15 October 2017 |
Third Committee Approves 5 Draft Resolutions on Situations in Syria, Iran, Crimea, Introduces 5 Others Concerning Self-Determination, Enhanced Cooperation |
| 12 October 2017 |
Consent, Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Decisions Affecting Them Vital to Advancing Their Rights, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee |
| 11 October 2017 |
Access to Quality Health Care, Education Vital for Improving Children’s Well-Being, Speakers Stress as Third Committee Concludes Debate |
| 10 October 2017 |
States Must Ensure Protection of World’s Most Vulnerable Children, Mandate Holders Tell Third Committee, as Failure ‘Could Not Be Condoned’ |
| 9 October 2017 |
Regional Cooperation, Funding Needed to End ‘Nightmare’ of Violence Lived by 1 Billion Children around World, Mandate Holders Tell Third Committee |
| 6 October 2017 |
States Share Tactics for Tackling Social Customs Hampering Economic Equality, as Third Committee Concludes Debate on Women’s Advancement |
| 5 October 2017 |
Einar Gunnarsson of Iceland Chair of the Third Committee |
| 4 October 2017 |
Illicit Transnational Networks Making Sustainable Development Elusive, Speakers Say as Third Committee Discusses Ways to Tackle Drugs, Organized Crime |
| 3 October 2017 |
Youth Delegates Demand ‘a Seat at the Table’ to Help Shape Inclusive, Safe, Sustainable Future, as Third Committee Continues Debate |
| 2 October 2017 |
Third Committee Opens Session to Calls for Greater Inclusion of Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities in Decisions Affecting their Lives |
| 25 December 2017 |
Einar Gunnarsson of Iceland Chair of the Third Committee |
| 19 December 2016 |
General Assembly Adopts 50 Third Committee Resolutions, as Diverging Views on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Animate Voting |
| 23 November 2016 |
Third Committee Concludes Its Work, Sending 5 Draft Resolutions for Adoption by General Assembly |
| 22 November 2016 |
Third Committee Approves 12 Draft Resolutions on Early Marriage, Bullying, Indigenous Peoples, as Children’s Rights Dominate Discussion |
| 21 November 2016 |
Intense Debate, Close Voting as Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Digital-age Privacy Take Centre Stage in Third Committee |
| 18 November 2016 |
Third Committee Approves 6 Texts on Extrajudicial Executions, Right to Peace, Mercenary Use, as it Considers Legal Aspects of Basic Freedoms |
| 17 November 2016 |
Third Committee Approves 6 Draft Resolutions amid Competing Views on Sovereignty, Customary Norms in Use of Death Penalty |
| 15 November 2016 |
Third Committee Approves 5 Draft Resolutions on Situations in Syria, Iran, Crimea, Introduces 5 Others Concerning Self-Determination, Enhanced Cooperation |
| 10 November 2016 |
Third Committee Approves 1 Draft Resolution, Hears Introduction of 7 Others Covering Missing Persons, Right to Food, Combating Nazism |
| 8 November 2016 |
Third Committee Takes Up 7 Draft Resolutions on Situations in Syria, Iran, Crimea as It Concludes Discussion of Human Rights Council's Report |
| 4 November 2016 |
Protection of Fundamental Freedoms Weakening, Human Rights Council President Tells Third Committee, Amid Calls to Address Polarized Climate within Geneva-Based Body |
| 3 November 2016 |
Third Committee Approves Three Texts Addressing Literacy, Crime Prevention, Alternative Development as Debate on Refugees Concludes |
| 2 November 2016 |
Addressing Urgent Plight of Refugees Hinges on State Engagement, Determination, High Commissioner Tells Third Committee amid Calls for Burden Sharing |
| 1 November 2016 |
Racism, Xenophobia Increasing Globally, Experts Tell Third Committee, amid Calls for Laws to Combat Hate Speech, Concerns over Freedom of Expression |
| 31 October 2016 |
Human Rights Crucial, but Exploited for Political Aims, Interference in Internal State Affairs, Third Committee Told as It Debates United Nations Mandate Holders |
| 28 October 2016 |
Country-specific, Thematic Issues Dominate Meeting, as Third Committee Takes Up Five Texts on Children’s Rights, Other Aspects of Social Development |
| 27 October 2016 |
Presenting Country Reports to Third Committee, Experts Propose Changes to Unjust, Inhumane Practices, as Delegates Question Findings |
| 26 October 2016 |
Inclusive Development Means Involving Persons with Disabilities, Albinism in Decisions Affecting Their Lives, Experts Tell Third Committee |
| 25 October 2016 |
Human Rights to Food, Water, Sanitation Essential for Enjoyment of All Others, Experts Tell Third Committee during Interactive Dialogue |
| 24 October 2016 |
Migration ‘Defining Human Rights Issue of Our Time’, Experts Tell Third Committee, Urging More Ratifications, Greater Compliance with Conventionse |
| 21 October 2016 |
Experts Express Alarm over Extrajudicial Killings, Attacks against Human Rights Defenders during Third Committee Interactive Dialogue |
| 20 October 2016 |
States Duty-Bound to Protect against Human Rights Abuses within Their Territories, Third Committee Hears during Interactive Discussions with Experts |
| 19 October 2016 |
Growing Intolerance against Migrants, Minorities Challenges Basic Global Values, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Tells Third Committee |
| 18 October 2016 |
Human Rights Treaty Bodies Need Resources, Compliance by States to Effectively Fulfil Their Mandates, Briefers Tell Third Committee in Interactive Dialogue |
| 17 October 2016 |
Food and Agriculture Organization Calls Indigenous Peoples ‘True Custodians of Biodiversity’ as Third Committee Holds Day-long Debate on Their Rights |
| 14 October 2016 |
Child Migrants, Refugees Especially Vulnerable to Violence during Humanitarian Crises, Speakers Tell Third Committee, as Debate on Children Concludes |
| 13 October 2016 |
Urgent Action Needed to Protect Children from Forced Labour, Other Forms of Exploitation, Special Mandate Holders Tell Third Committee |
| 12 October 2016 |
Urgent Action Needed to Address Impact of Conflict on Children, Ensure None Left Behind, Special Representatives Tell Third Committee |
| 11 October 2016 |
Speakers in Third Committee Advocate Gender Equality in Politics, Economy, as Debate on Women’s Advancement Continues |
| 10 October 2016 |
Speakers Urge Stronger Actions to Prevent Femicide, End to Gender-based Violence, as Third Committee Considers Women’s Advancement |
| 6 October 2016 |
Speakers in Third Committee Urge Greater Cooperation in Addressing Nexus Between Drugs, Terrorism in Fight against Illicit Narcotics Trade |
| 5 October 2016 |
Young Delegates Urge Better Access to Education, Inclusion of Youth in Decisions, as Third Committee Tackles Inequality, Unemployment, Conflict Prevention |
| 4 October 2016 |
Speakers Focus on Greater Solidarity with World’s Most Vulnerable People, Unequal Economic Progress, Need to Empower Youth, as Third Committee Opens Session |
| 30 September 2016 |
Maria Emma Mejía Vélez (Colombia) Chair of Third Committee |
| 17 December 2015 |
General Assembly Adopts 64 Third Committee Texts Covering Issues Including Migrants, Children’s Rights, Human Rights Defenders |
| 25 November 2015 |
Concluding Intense Session, Third Committee Approves Final Draft Resolution on Human Rights Defenders, Sending Package of 62 Texts to General Assembly |
| 24 November 2015 |
In a Rare Call for Vote over ‘Rights of Child’ Resolution, Third Committee Delegates Heatedly Debate Sex Education, Approving Package of 13 Texts |
| 23 November 2015 |
Addressing Range of Rights Issues, from Self-Determination to Globalization, Third Committee Sends 13 Draft Resolutions to General Assembly |
| 20 November 2015 |
Approving Nine Texts, Third Committee Asks World Body to Urge Respect for Human Rights When States Tackle Terrorism, Address Refugee Crisis |
| 19 November 2015 |
Reporting on Human Rights in War-Torn Syria ‘Counterproductive’, Third Committee Hears, Approving, by Recorded Vote, Texts on Country Situation Findings |
| 18 November 2015 |
As Third Committee Unanimously Approves Draft Text on Human Rights in Myanmar, Delegates Express Hope for Smooth Post-Election Transition to New Government |
| 17 November 2015 |
Third Committee Approves Texts Relating to Torture, Minorities, Elections, Social Inclusion, Rights Centres in Africa, South-West Asia, Arab Region |
| 16 November 2015 |
At Third Committee Debate, Human Rights Council President Says High Response Level Marked Body’s Active Engagement in Cases of Urgent, Chronic Violations |
| 12 November 2015 |
Tabling 1 Draft, Third Committee Approves 4 Texts, Addressing Human Rights, Gender Equality, Finding Durable Solutions for Refugees, Asylum Seekers |
| 10 November 2015 |
Third Committee Tables Four Draft Resolutions, Addressing Situation in Syria, Self-Determination, Nazism, Human Rights Centre in Central Africa |
| 5 November 2015 |
Third Committee Concludes Human Rights Debate, Tabling 14 Drafts, Sending 6 Texts to General Assembly on Terrorism, Gender Violence, Drug Control, Crime, Justice |
| 4 November 2015 |
While ‘Host’ States Shoulder Burden of Massive Refugee Influx, Delegates Tell Third Committee ‘Resources Are Not Unlimited’, Long-Term Solutions Needed |
| 3 November 2015 |
Amid Record Numbers of People Displaced by War, Humanitarian Actors No Longer Able to Provide Core Assistance, Protection, Top Official Tells Third Committee |
| 2 November 2015 |
States Must Bolster Efforts to Address Racist Fault-Lines, Foreign Fighter Trend, Speakers Warn as Third Committee Debates Xenophobia, Self-Determination Rights |
| 30 October 2015 |
Demand for United Nations Electoral Help Remains Strong, Top Political Affairs Official Says, as Third Committee Continues Rights Debate, Tabling 10 Texts |
| 29 October 2015 |
Respecting Human Rights Was ‘Bedrock’ of Development, Experts Tell Third Committee as Speakers Call to End Impunity over Violations Cited in Country Reports |
| 28 October 2015 |
Continuing Third Committee Rights Debate, Experts Present Country Reports as Speakers Question Findings on Water, Minority Issues, Displacement |
| 27 October 2015 |
Disability Is Not Inability, Special Rapporteurs Tell Third Committee, Urging National Reforms to Ensure Social Inclusion, Human Rights Protection |
| 26 October 2015 |
Special Rapporteurs Tell Third Committee Checks, Balances Sorely Needed to Ensure Counter-Terrorism Laws, Sanctions Comply with Human Rights Norms |
| 23 October 2015 |
Restrictive State Policies Trigger Greater Risks for Migrants, Special Rapporteur Cautions Third Committee as Human Rights Debate Continues |
| 22 October 2015 |
Warning Third Committee, Experts Express Alarm at Organ-Harvest Attacks on Persons with Albinism, Criminalizing Homelessness, Violence against Rights Defenders |
| 21 October 2015 |
Human Rights-Based Approaches ‘Urgently’ Needed to Mitigate Global Crisis of Migration Governance, High Commissioner Tells Third Committee |
| 20 October 2015 |
Convention against Torture Only as Strong as States’ Commitments, Support, Experts Tell Third Committee in Interactive Dialogues on Human Rights |
| 19 October 2015 |
Speakers Call for Further Advances in Broadening Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Equal Participation at United Nations, Third Committee Hears |
| 16 October 2015 |
Despite Global Gains, Efforts Must Be Redoubled to Stamp Out Targeted Violence, Third Committee Hears, Concluding Debate on Children |
| 15 October 2015 |
Voices of ‘Silent Citizens’ Must Be Heard, Third Committee Speakers Urge, Calling for Action to Protect Rights, as Debate on Children Continues |
| 14 October 2015 |
Opening Debate on Children’s Rights, Officials Warn Third Committee of Disturbing Spike in Targeted Abductions, Recruitment by Armed Groups, Shuttered Schools |
| 13 October 2015 |
‘Landmark’ Promises, Political Will Must Translate into Much-Needed Action to Protect, Promote, Advance Women’s Rights, Delegates Tell Third Committee |
| 12 October 2015 |
Top Officials Hail Milestones from Beijing to Paris on Path to Gender Equality as Third Committee Opens Debate on Women’s Rights, Empowerment |
| 9 October 2015 |
Top Official Urges Third Committee to Build ‘Bridge’ Linking Sustainable Development Agenda to Assembly’s Special Session on World Drug Problem |
| 8 October 2015 |
International Community Must Enhance, Bolster Cooperation, Putting Human Beings at Heart of Drug Policies, Speakers Tell Third Committee |
| 7 October 2015 |
Third Committee’s Youth Delegates Weigh in on Pressing Challenges, Threats, Emphasizing Education as Bedrock of Sustainable Future for All |
| 6 October 2015 |
In Shadows of New 2030 Agenda, Third Committee Opens Session with Speakers Sharing Achievements, Concerns on Social Development Challenges Ahead |
| 5 October 2015 |
Omar Hilale of Morocco Chair of Third Committee |
| 25 November 2015 |
While Approving 14 Draft Resolutions without Vote, Third Committee Tackles Four Texts on Human Rights, Peace, International Democracy, Mercenaries |
| 24 November 2015 |
Third Committee Approves New Text Protecting Children from Bullying, Sending 14 Drafts to General Assembly |
| 21 November 2015 |
Heatedly Debating Girls' Rights, Third Committee Sends 10 Drafts, Including New Text on Children, to General Assembly |
| 19 November 2015 |
Third Committee Sends Text Asking General Assembly to Demand States End Honour Killings, Extrajudicial Deaths Targeting Vulnerable Groups |
| 18 November 2015 |
Intensely Debating Targeted Country Reviews, Third Committee Approves Draft Texts on Iran, Syria, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea |
| 17 November 2015 |
Human Rights Council ‘Victim of Its Own Success’ as Non-State Actors Create Added Burden, Top Official Tells Third Committee |
| 13 November 2015 |
Highlighting Youth Skills, Refugees, Regional Human Rights Centre, Third Committee Sends 3 Texts to General Assembly |
| 11 November 2015 |
Tabling 14 Draft Texts on Human Rights, Third Committee Delegates Propose Sweeping Measures, from Monitoring Mercenaries to Combating Intolerance |
| 6 November 2015 |
Delegates Call for Durable Solutions to Prolonged Refugee Situations, Third Committee Hears, Ending Two-Day Thematic Debate |
| 5 November 2015 |
Humanitarian Coffers Near ‘Bankruptcy’, Third Committee Hears, Top Refugee Official Calls for Complete Change of Course |
| 4 November 2015 |
State of Palestine Must Exercise Right to Sovereignty, Delegates Urge as Third Committee Concludes Thematic Debate |
| 3 November 2015 |
Flouting International Law, Racism Pervades All Countries, Third Committee Hears at Start of Debate |
| 30 October 2014 |
Calling Migration a Human Rights Issue, Delegates Urge States to Consider Migrants as ‘Key’ to Development, Third Committee Hears |
| 29 October 2014 |
United Nations Expert Relays ‘Loud and Clear’ Message from Palestinians: End Impunity, Blockade, Occupation, Third Committee Hears |
| 28 October 2014 |
‘Shrinking’ Spaces for Citizens Threatened Democracy, Human Rights, Experts Tell Third Committee as It Considers Country Reports |
| 27 October 2014 |
Privatizing Education Cripples Universality of Right to Education, Third Committee Hears during Dialogue with Experts |
| 24 October 2014 |
Migrants Hailed as Development ‘Drivers and Enablers’, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee as Rights Debate Continues |
| 23 October 2014 |
Experts Urge States to Heed International Laws when Using Mass Surveillance to Combat Terrorism, Third Committee Hears, Approving Three Texts |
| 22 October 2014 |
Human Rights Chief Tells Third Committee ‘Toxic Tide’ of Discrimination, Xenophobia Undermines Equality, Fuels Conflicts, Ebola Outbreak |
| 21 October 2014 |
Forensic Proof, Medical Records Key in Halting Torture, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee as Human Rights Debate Begins |
| 20 October 2014 |
‘Largely Invisible’ in Millennium Goals Era, Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge, Traditions Key to Sustainable Future, Third Committee Told |
| 16 October 2014 |
Sending Six Draft Resolutions to General Assembly, Third Committee Unanimously Approves Basket of Anti-Crime Texts |
| 15 October 2014 |
Opening Third Committee Debate on Children’s Rights, Top Officials Implore States to Combat Cybercrime, Violence |
| 14 October 2014 |
Women Must Co-pilot Talks on Post-2015 Development Goals, Ensure Inclusion of Gender Equality, Empowerment, Third Committee Hears |
| 13 October 2014 |
General Assembly President, Agency Heads Urge Speedy Efforts towards Equality, Millennium Goals, Ending Gender Violence, Third Committee Hears |
| 10 October 2014 |
States Must Wield Global Instruments to Crush Human Trafficking, Drug Trade, Restore Peace, Social Order, Speakers Tell Third Committee |
| 9 October 2014 |
Overwhelming Calls for Concerted, Coordinated, Innovative Strategies in Tackling Drugs, Transnational Crime, Speakers Tell Third Committee |
| 8 October 2014 |
Generation Raised alongside Millennium Development Goals Needs Jobs, Education, Inclusion in Decision-making, Youth Delegates Tell Third Committee |
| 7 October 2014 |
Development Must Centre on People, Realization of Social Rights, Third Committee Told at Opening of Session |
| 3 October 2014 |
Sofia Mesquita Borges of Timor-Leste Chair of Third Committee |
| 27 November 2013 |
Third Committee Passes 11 Texts, Including One on Protecting Women Human Rights Defenders, as Members Conclude Their Work |
| 26 November 2013 |
Third Committee Approves Text Titled ‘Right to Privacy in the Digital Age’, as It Takes Action on 18 Draft Resolutions |
| 25 November 2013 |
Third Committee Approves Texts on Youth Policies, International Cooperation on Human Rights, Protection against Enforced Disappearance
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| 21 November 2013 |
Third Committee Approves Text on Human Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, 10 Other Draft Resolutions
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| 19 November 2013 |
Delegates Hail Human Rights Improvements in Myanmar as Third Committee Approves 8 Draft Resolutions, including 4 Country-Specific Texts |
| 14 November 2013 |
Third Committee Approves Several Texts, Including One Designating 30 July ‘World Day against Trafficking in Persons' |
| 13 November 2013 |
Participation by All Crucial for Successful Universal Periodic Review of National Records, Third Committee Told |
| 12 November 2013 |
Solitary Confinement, ‘Refoulement’ Cited as Third Committee Approves Text on Torture, Hears Presentation of 11 Others
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| 7 November 2013 |
Third Committee Approves Three Draft Resolutions, Including One Addressing Needs of Rural Women
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| 6 November 2013 |
United Nations Refugee Agency’s Services Severely Tested by Syria Conflict, Persisting Crises Worldwide, High Commissioner Tells Third Committee
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| 5 November 2013 |
Self-Determination Integral to Basic Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms, Third Committee Told as It Concludes General Discussion
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| 4 November 2013 |
Support International Decade for People of African Descent, Working Group Chair Urges, as Third Committee Takes up Racism, Self-Determination |
| 1 November 2013 |
Delegates Stress Need to Engage with United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms as Third Committee Concludes General Discussion
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| 31 October 2013 |
Third Committee Approves Texts Aimed at Eradicating Illiteracy Worldwide, Boosting Cooperatives as Sustainable Business Enterprises
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| 30 October 2013 |
Elections ‘Not an End in Themselves’, Says Under-Secretary-General as Third Committee Continues Discussion on Human Rights |
| 29 October 2013 |
Progress Cannot Be Hostage to Favoured Agendas, General Assembly President Says as Third Committee Continues Discussion on Human Rights
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| 28 October 2013 |
Silence of Millennium Goals on Inequalities Called ‘Biggest Blind Spot’ as Third Committee Continues Consideration of Human Rights
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| 25 October 2013 |
Delegates Consider Deadly Use of Drone Technology as Third Committee Hears More Presentations by Experts on Human Rights Obligations
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| 24 October 2013 |
Third Committee Approves Text on Women's Advancement as It Continues Hearing Presentations by Special Rapporteurs, Other Human Rights Experts
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| 23 October 2013 |
Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights Increasingly ‘Action-Oriented’, She Tells Third Committee as It Hears from Special Rapporteurs |
| 22 October 2013 |
‘Outdated’ Prisoner-Related Standards Need Revision, Says Special Rapporteur as Third Committee Discusses Human Rights |
| 21 October 2013 |
Implementing Declaration on Indigenous Rights Will Be Difficult or Impossible without Greater Awareness of Human Rights Values, Third Committee Told)
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| 18 October 2013 |
Promoting Children’s Rights Key to Future Development, Prosperity, Delegates Stress as Third Committee Concludes Debate |
| 17 October 2013 |
Third Committee Approves 8 Draft Resolutions, Including Text Aimed at Curbing Trafficking in Cultural Property |
| 16 October 2013 |
UNICEF Executive Director, in Third Committee, Says 18,000 Children Still Dying Every Day, despite Dramatic Fall in Death Rate
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| 14 October 2013 |
Domestic, Gender-based Violence Dominate Third Committee Discussion as Speakers Urge Greater Participation by Women in Political Life
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| 11 October 2013 |
Speakers Urge ‘Stand-Alone’ Status for Gender Equality, Empowerment in Post-2015 Framework as Third Committee Considers Advancement of Women
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| 10 October 2013 |
Combating Transnational Crime, Need for Greater Funding Overriding Themes as Third Committee Concludes Debate |
| 9 October 2013 |
Head of United Nations Crime Prevention Office Says Trafficking in Humans, Drugs Violates Human Rights, Undermines Development
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| 8 October 2013 |
Elderly Called ‘Invaluable’ Force as Third Committee Concludes General Discussion on Social Development |
| 7 October 2013 |
Social Development Efforts at ‘Important Juncture’, Under-Secretary-General Says as Third Committee Begins Discussion |
| 2 October 2013 |
Stephan Tafrov of Bulgaria Elected Chair of Third Committee |
| 28 November 2012 |
Social Development Summit, Follow-up to Beijing Women’s Conference, Child Rights Among Issues, as Third Committee Approves 24 Resolutions, Concludes Session
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| 27 November 2012 |
General Assembly Will Strongly Condemn Continued Human Rights Violations in Syria, Under Terms of Resolution Approved by Third Committee
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| 26 November 2012 |
Third Committee Approves Draft Resolution Aimed at Intensifying Global Effort to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation
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| 21 November 2012 |
Secretary-General Welcomes Third Committee’s Death Penalty Moratorium Resolution, Saying Taking of Life ‘Too Absolute’ Even Under Legal Regime |
| 20 November 2012 |
General Assembly Will Condemn in Strongest Terms Use of Extrajudicial Executions, Demand States End Practice, Under Terms of Text Approved by Third Committee
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| 19 November 2012 |
General Assembly Will Call for Moratorium on Executions, with View to Abolishing Death Penalty, under Terms of Resolution Approved by Third Committee |
| 16 November 2012 |
Resolution Approved by Third Committee Calls for High-level General Assembly Meeting to Assess Progress against Grave Challenge of Human Trafficking
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| 15 November 2012 |
Third Committee Approves Resolution That Condemns All Forms of Torture, Calls for Full Implementation of Absolute Prohibition
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| 14 November 2012 |
Human Rights Council Successfully Built on Strong Desire of States to Address Human Rights Violations in Non-Confrontational Manner, Third Committee Told
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| 13 November 2012 |
Third Committee Approves Text Reaffirming Fundamental Importance of Universal Realization of Right of All Peoples to Self-Determination
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| 8 November 2012 |
‘There Are No First-Class or Second-Class Rights,’ as All Human Rights, Freedoms Interdependent, Indivisible, Third Committee Told
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| 7 November 2012 |
As Conflicts Multiply, World Community’s Capacity to Respond to People Uprooted by Violence Being Tested in ‘Unforeseen Ways’, Third Committee Told
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| 6 November 2012 |
Universal Recognition of Inalienable Right to Self-Determination Most Effective Way of Guaranteeing Fundamental Freedoms, Third Committee Told
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| 5 November 2012 |
Comprehensive Approach, Solid Legal Framework Needed to Address ‘New and Complex’ Challenge of Racial Hatred Promoted Through Internet, Third Committee Told
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| 2 November 2012 |
Human Rights Not Luxuries, but Rather ‘Inalienable Entitlements’ to Be Exercised Everywhere by All Members of Human Family, Third Committee Told |
| 25 October 2012 |
UN Expert Calls for Boycott of International Businesses Profiting from Israeli Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories, in Third Committee
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| 24 October 2012 |
Past Year Marred by Events - Syria, Horn of Africa - That 'Put to the Test' World Community's Capacity to Respond to Human Rights Crises, Third Committee Told
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| 23 October 2012 |
In Third Committee, Special Rapporteur on Torture Calls on States to Seriously Reconsider Whether Death Penalty Amounts to Cruel, Inhuman Treatment
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| 22 October 2012 |
Much Progress since General Assembly Adoption of Indigenous Rights Declaration, But ‘Long Way to Go’ to Fully Realize Those Rights, Third Committee Told
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| 19 October 2012 |
Third Committee Speakers Describe National Efforts to Safeguard Child Development, Including Intensified Effort to Combat Under-5 Malnutrition in Developing World
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| 18 October 2012 |
Strengthening UN Efforts against Transnational Organized Crime among Issues Addressed, as Third Committee Approves 5 Texts on Criminal Justice
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| 17 October 2012 |
Too Many Children Being Left Behind Due to Poverty, Malnutrition, ‘Unpardonable Discrimination’, UN Children’s Fund Head Tells Third Committee
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| 16 October 2012 |
Third Committee Debate on Women’s Rights Critical to Achieving Gender Equality, Goal That Should Receive Wide Global Support, Says General Assembly President
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| 15 October 2012 |
Pervasive, Continued Violence against Women ‘An Appalling Human Rights Violation;’ Eliminating Such Violence at Core of Women’s Empowerment, Third Committee Told |
| 11 October 2012 |
Heinous, Fast-Growing Crimes of Human, Drug Trafficking Will Continue to Ravage World’s Economies without Coordinated Global Action, Third Committee Told
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| 10 October 2012 |
World Faces Complex, Interconnected Threats from Practically Seamless ‘Web of Drugs, Crime and Sometimes Terrorism', Third Committee Told |
| 9 October 2012 |
Creation of Decent Work - Especially for Millions of Unemployed Youth - Vital for Reducing Inequality, Eradicating Poverty, Third Committee Told |
| 8 October 2012 |
Significant Progress Made Towards Development Goals, but Multifaceted Challenges Remain, ‘None More Daunting’ Than Rising Inequality, Third Committee Told |
| 18 September 2012 |
Henry Leonard Mac-Donald of Suriname Chair of Third Committee
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| 4 September 2012 |
Third Committee Elects Bureau for Sixty-Seventh General Assembly Session |
| 22 November 2011 |
Third Committee Approves Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in Syria, by Vote of 122 in Favour to 13 Against, with 41 Abstentions |
| 21 November 2011 |
Third Committee Approves Draft Resolutions on Human Rights Situations in Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Myanmar |
| 18 November 2011 |
Third Committee Approves Text Stressing Critical Importance of Women's Political Participation in All Contexts — Peace, Conflict, Political Transition |
| 17 November 2011 |
Third Committee Approves Resolution Recommending Adoption of United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training |
| 15 November 2011 |
Text Recommending Adoption of Protocol to Child Rights Convention Establishing Communications Procedure for Individual Complaints Approved by Third Committee |
| 10 November 2011 |
Third Committee Approves Text Condemning All Forms of Torture, Any Steps to Legalize Such Actions, Including on Grounds of National Security |
| 8 November 2011 |
Draft Text Approved by Third Committee Recognizes Youth as ‘Key Agents for Social Change’, Affirms Investment in Youth Crucial for Sustainable Development |
| 3 November 2011 |
Third Committee Approves Draft Resolution on Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention; Hears Introduction of 11 Texts on Wide Range of Issues |
| 2 November 2011 |
Five Years after Creation, Human Rights Council Has Completed Appraisal of Human Rights Situation in Every Country in the World, Third Committee Told |
| 1 November 2011 |
21st Century Proving to Be ‘Century of People on the Move’, Innovative Approaches Needed to Address New Patterns of Forced Displacement, Third Committee Told |
| 31 October 2011 |
UN Expert Reports ‘Alarming Resurgence’ in Use of Mercenaries to Violate Human Rights, Often in New, Novel Ways, in Statement to Third Committee |
| 28 October 2011 |
Ten Years after Global Agreement in Durban on Framework to Combat Racism, No Country Could Claim to Be Free from Scourge, Third Committee Told |
| 27 October 2011 |
In Third Committee, States Describe National Efforts Made to Meet Human Rights Obligations; Stress Rights Are Equal, Indivisible, Mutually Reinforcing |
| 26 October 2011 |
With Crises Disproportionately Affecting Most Vulnerable, World Community Must Ensure Economic, Social Rights Not Relegated to Second Tier, Committee Told |
| 25 October 2011 |
Landmark Election in Tunisia Superb Demonstration of UN Providing Advice, Support, while Fully Respecting National Leadership, Ownership Third Committee Told |
| 24 October 2011 |
Several Aspects of Sexual, Reproductive Health — Providing Information, Using Contraception, Abortion — Should Be ‘Decriminalized’, Third Committee Told |
| 21 October 2011 |
Extremists Have Pushed Anti-immigration Agenda, but in Fact ‘We Are All Migrants’, Migrant Rights Are Human Rights, Says United Nations Expert in Third Committee |
| 20 October 2011 |
Under Prolonged Israeli Occupation, Children’s Development ‘Deformed by Pervasive Deprivations’ Affecting Health, Education, Security, UN Expert Tells Committee |
| 19 October 2011 |
Protest Movements in Middle East, North Africa Reaffirm Reach of Human Rights Even Where Repression ‘Once Seemed Immutable’ |
| 18 October 2011 |
Special Rapporteur on Torture Tells Third Committee Use of Prolonged Solitary Confinement on Rise, Calls for Global Ban on Practice |
| 17 October 2011 |
Special Rapporteur Highlights ‘Negative, Even Catastrophic’ Impact of Extractive Industries on Rights of Indigenous Peoples, in Third Committee Statement |
| 14 October 2011 |
In Third Committee Member States Detail National Steps to Safeguard, Nurture Children, Call for More Support to ‘The Most Vulnerable of the Vulnerables’ |
| 13 October 2011 |
Strengthening Global Efforts against Criminal Financing, Money-Laundering, among Issues Addressed, as Third Committee Approves Four Criminal Justice Texts |
| 12 October 2011 |
‘Too Many Children Are Being Left Behind’ Simply Because They Are Born Female, Have Disabilities, Live in World’s Poorest Places |
| 11 October 2011 |
With Equal Rights, Empowerment, Women Can Be ‘Agents of Change’ for Sustained Socio-economic Development, Security around World |
| 10 October 2011 |
After ‘Remarkable Year’ for Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment, Momentum Must Be Turned into Tangible Gains for Women, Girls Everywhere, Third Committee Told |
| 6 October 2011 |
Criminal Groups Trafficking in Drugs, Weapons Can Destabilize Countries, Regions; Combating Them Requires Increased Cooperation, Resources |
| 5 October 2011 |
World Confronts Complex, ‘Practically Seamless Web’ of Crime, Corruption, Drugs, Which Touches Every Country, Spans Every Region |
| 4 October 2011 |
Austerity Measures Adopted by Developed Countries Hurt Global Growth, Push More into Poverty, Just When Greater Social Protection Needed |
| 3 October 2011 |
As World Struggles with Economic Crisis, ‘Time Bomb’ of Rising Social Inequality Could Tear Apart Moral Fabric of Societies |
| 16 September 2011 |
Third Committee Completes Bureau for Sixty-Sixth General Assembly Session |
| 14 September 2011 |
Haniff Hussein of Malaysia Chair of Third Committee |
23 November 2010
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Third Committee Approves Eight More Draft Resolutions as Current Session Concludes; Durban Commemorative Meeting, Regulating Private Security Companies among Issues |
| 22 November 2010 |
Third Committee Approves Text to Ensure Human Rights Protected in Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Another Stating ‘No Religion Should Be Equated with Terrorism’
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| 19 November 2010 |
General Assembly Will Declare 30 August International Day for Victims of Enforced Disappearance, in Resolution Approved by Third Committee
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18 November 2010
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Third Committee Approves Resolutions on Human Rights in Myanmar, Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea |
| 16 November 2010 |
General Assembly Will Hold ‘World Conference on Indigenous Peoples’ in 2014, under Terms of Resolution Recommended by Third Committee |
11 November 2010
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General Assembly Will Call for All States to Establish a Moratorium on Executions with View to Abolishing Death Penalty, under Text Approved by Third Committee |
| 9 November 2010 |
Third Committee Approves Text Calling for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Global Development Goal Efforts, High-Level Meeting to Assess Progress
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| 4 November 2010 |
Third Committee Approves Three Texts on Women’s Issues — Welcoming ‘UN Women’, Condemning All Violence against Women, Establishing International Widow’s Day
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| 3 November 2010 |
Eliminating Racial Discrimination; Ensuring Right to Self-Determination; Protecting Refugees Issues Addressed, as Third Committee Continues Human Rights Debate |
| 2 November 2010 |
Voluntary Refugee Returns Worst in Two Decades; World Faces Quasi-Permanent Refugee Situations in Areas of Never-Ending Conflict, Third Committee Told
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| 1 November 2010 |
Intergovernmental Working Group Established by Human Rights Council to Elaborate Convention on Regulating Private Security Companies, Third Committee Told
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| 28 October 2010 |
Third Committee Approves Draft Text Calling for General Assembly Plenary Meeting to Launch International Year of Cooperatives 2012
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27 October 2010
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National Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Effectiveness of Human Rights Council and Special Procedures among Issues, as Third Committee Debate Continues |
| 26 October 2010 |
‘Cornerstone’ Security Council Resolutions on Counter-Terrorism Should Be Replaced by Single Text Not Adopted Under Charter’s Chapter VII, Third Committee Told
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| 25 October 2010 |
General Assembly, Human Rights Council Texts Declaring Water, Sanitation Human Right ‘Breakthrough’; Challenge Now to Turn Right ‘into a Reality’, Third Committee Told |
| 22 October 2010 |
Past Trends towards Increasing ‘Criminalization’ of Irregular Migration Continue; Migrants Face Racism, Abuse, Appalling Housing Conditions, Third Committee Told
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| 21 October 2010 |
Unprecedented Pressures on Farmland — with 30 million Hectares Lost Annually — Poses ‘Direct Threat to the Right to Food of Rural Populations’, Third Committee Told |
| 20 October 2010 |
Sixty Years after Human Rights Declaration Adopted Challenge Remains Same — Bringing Vision Closer to Ground, so It Touches ‘Lives of Real People’, Third Committee Told |
| 19 October 2010 |
Twenty-Six Years after UN Treaty Aimed at Absolute Prohibition of Torture Adopted ‘We Have Not yet Achieved That Goal,’ Third Committee Told |
| 18 October 2010 |
Implementation of Indigenous Rights Declaration Should Be Regarded as Political, Moral, Legal Imperative without Qualification, Third Committee Told |
| 15 October 2010 |
Third Committee Speakers Describe Wide Range of Ways - from Reintegration of Child Soldiers to Rural Schools-on-Wheels - Countries promote Child Rights |
| 14 October 2010 |
Third Committee Approves Text on ‘Bangkok Rules’ for Treatment of Female Prisoners; One of Four Criminal Justice Resolutions Recommended to General Assembly |
| 13 October 2010 |
To ‘Truly Universalize’ Child Rights Global Community Must Reach Neediest Children in Critical Early Years with Nutrition, Protection, Third Committee Told
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12 October 2010
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Third Committee Speakers Say 2010 ‘Groundbreaking Year’ for Women’s Empowerment, with Creation of UN Women, While Underlining Many Challenges Ahead |
| 11 October 2010 |
Calls for Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment ‘Must Be More Than a Mantra; It Must Become a Lived Reality’ for Women in All Countries, Third Committee Told |
| 7 October 2010 |
Transnational Organized Crime Extending Reach into New Areas — Cyber Crime, ‘High Seas Poaching’ — Which Needs Coordinated Response, Third Committee Told |
| 6 October 2010 |
Struggle against Organized Crime, Corruption, Drug Trafficking Connected; Too Big for Countries to Confront on Their Own, Third Committee Told |
| 5 October 2010 |
Residual Effects of Global Crises – Financial, Food, Fuel – Impeding Progress towards Achieving Millennium Development Goals, Third Committee Told |
| 4 October 2010 |
To Achieve Development Goals ‘Inclusive Policies’ Needed to Reduce Unemployment, Fight Poverty, Lessen Social Injustice, Says Under-Secretary General |
| 14 September 2010 |
Michel Tommo Monthe of Cameroon Chair of Third Committee (14 September 2010) |
| 27 August 2010 |
Michel Tommo Monthe of Cameroon Elected Chair of Third Committee for Sixty-Fifth Session of General Assembly (27 August 2010) |
| 23 December 2009 |
General Assembly Adopts $5.16 Billion Budget for 2010-2011, Maintains Current Scale of Assessments for Regular Budget, Peacekeeping, Concluding Main Part of Session |
| 18 December 2009 |
General Assembly Adopts 56 Resolutions, 9 Decisions Recommended by Third Committee on Broad Range of Human Rights, Social, Cultural Issues |
| 24 November 2009 |
Girl Child, Eliminating Racism, Protecting Human Rights while Countering Terrorism among Issues, as Third Committee Approves Five More Texts, Concludes Session |
| 23 November 2009 |
Third Committee Decision Welcomes Outcome of Durban Review Conference, One of Six Texts Recommended to General Assembly for Adoption |
| 20 November 2009 |
Acting on 20th Anniversary of Child Rights Convention, Third Committee Approves Annual Resolution on Rights of the Child by Consensus |
| 19 November 2009 |
General Assembly Will Adopt Declaration, Strategy to Counter World Drug Problem under Terms of Draft Resolution Approved by Third Committee |
| 12 November 2009 |
Third Committee Approves Resolution Aimed at ‘Combating Defamation of Religions’, One of 16 Draft Texts Recommended to General Assembly
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| 10 November 2009 |
Saying Torture Can ‘Never Be Justified,’ Third Committee Approves Text Condemning Any Attempt to Legalize, Authorize, Including on National Security Grounds |
| 3 November 2009 |
Five ‘Mega-Trends” -- including Population Growth, Urbanization, Climate Change -- Make Contemporary Displacement Increasingly Complex, Third Committee Told |
| 2 November 2009 |
Third Committee Speakers Say Durban Review Conference Start of New Era in Fight against Racial Discrimination |
| 29 October 2009 |
Third Committee Approves Resolution Calling for ‘Intensified Efforts’ by All UN Bodies to Eliminate Violence against Women |
| 28 October 2009 |
Speakers in Third Committee Draw Links between Fight to Secure Human Rights, Fight against Poverty, as Three-Day Discussion Concludes |
| 27 October 2009 |
UN Expert tells Third Committee No State Free from Human Rights Violations, Accountability System Must Be Effective in as Many States as Possible |
| 26 October 2009 |
Political Affairs Head Says UN Efforts to Assist Elections in ‘High Demand’ as Third Committee’s Debate on Promotion of Human Rights Continues |
| 23 October 2009 |
Third Committee Hears Presentations from Six UN Human Rights Experts, As Debate on Promotion, Protection of Human Rights Continues |
| 22 October 2009 |
Third Committee Approves Texts on Crime Congress, Cooperatives, Year of Family, Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention, African Crime Institute, Ageing |
| 21 October 2009 |
Ordinary People Throughout World Want Human Rights of Universal Declaration ‘Translated into Reality’, UN High Commissioner Tells Third Committee |
| 20 October 2009 |
Convention against Torture ‘Next Generation Treaty’ That Places Value on Prevention over Cure, Third Committee Told |
| 19 October 2009 |
Implementing Declaration on Indigenous Rights Will Bring ‘Historical Justice’, Develop Stronger, Democratic, Multicultural Societies, Third Committee Told |
| 16 October 2009 |
Credibility of States ‘Rested in Their Work for Future Generations’; Children Must Be Protected, Nurtured, Encouraged to Participate, Third Committee Told |
| 15 October 2009 |
Third Committee Approves Texts on Commemoration of 15th Anniversary of Beijing Declaration, Technical Assistance for Implementing Terrorism Conventions |
| 14 October 2009 |
Urgent Action Needed by World Community to Stamp Out Violence against Children, Newly Appointed Special Representative Tells Third Committee |
| 13 October 2009 |
Efforts to Empower Women, Initiatives to Promote Sustainable Economic Growth Mutually Reinforcing, Say Third Committee Speakers |
| 12 October 2009 |
Third Committee Delegates Encourage Speedy Implementation of Proposal for New, Composite United Nations Body to Oversee Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment |
| 8 October 2009 |
Successful Fight against Drug Trafficking, Transnational Organized Crime Requires Interlocking National, Regional, International Strategies, Third Committee Told |
| 7 October 2009 |
Sinister Nexus’ of Drugs, Crime, Terrorism Must Be Countered by Promoting Health, Justice, Security, Third Committee Told |
| 6 October 2009 |
Strengthening Well-Being of Youth Not Just a Question of Rights; Should Be Key Strategy in Bolstering Vitality of Global Village, Third Committee Told |
| 5 October 2009 |
World Economic Crisis Could Have ‘Unparalleled Negative Consequences’ on Human Development, Third Committee Told, as Debate Begins for Current Session/td>
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