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Interactive dialogue with Ilze Brands Kehris Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights
The Human Rights Council yesterday afternoon held an interactive dialogue with Ilze Brands Kehris Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights on Secretary General’s report on cooperation with the United Nations.......
Read MoreCommemoration at the Statute of Queen Elisabeth (Sissi)
It was an honor to lay wreath at the statute of Queen Elisabeth (Sissi) commemorating her legacy, her enthusiasm for freedom and her love for Hungary. The Hungarian community in Geneva, friends of Hungary and admirers of Sissi shared their compassion today.......
Read MoreHungary advocated for a wide range of important human rights issues at HRC44
From 30 June to 17 July 2020, the 44th UN Human Rights Council session gathered in Geneva, addressing a wide range of thematic and country specific human rights issues and situations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the session was held in hybrid form, where a total of 23 resolutions were adopted....
Read MoreRemembering the Legacy of Ignaz Semmelweis apropos to the fight against COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated to us all that the work of Dr Ignaz Semmleweis is as relevant today as it was in his time, some 200 years ago. The Hungarian scientist has made an immeasurable contribution to the prevention of communicable diseases, for example by discovering the paramount importance of proper hygiene conditions in health-care settings......
Read MoreHungary rebutted the criticism by the Special Rapporteur on Migration
Hungary rebutted the criticism by the Special Rapporteur on Migration in the Human Rights Council. We presented the facts regarding the transit zones and the legislative framework aimed at addressing the crisis situation due to mass migration. It was also a good opportunity to highlight that the Hungarian Criminal Code has been providing for several criminal offences to fight hate crimes – including incitement against a community and violence against a member of a community. read the full statement for further details below....
Read MoreHungary confirmed its commitment in the Human Rights Council to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and girls.
Hungary confirmed its commitment in the Human Rights Council to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and girls. We also presented good practices to promote women’s economic empowerment, like the „Women in Family and at Workplace” initiative, the network of „Family and Career Points” and the „Family Friendly Work Place Award”. Read the full statement below:
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