The 35th session of the Universal Periodic Review was held from 20 to 31 January 2020 in Palais des Nations in Geneva. The UPR is a mechanism of the Human Rights Council which evaluates UN member states every four years and provides the state with recommendations to improve human rights conditions. Through the UPR […]
CONTINUE READING →As 2019 draws to a close, we want to express our gratitude to all of the members and partners for the support and collaboration. In this blessed season, may we let the child Jesus, God-with-us, renew our zeal for the mission of building a world more just and fraternal. We, at CCIG, would like to […]
CONTINUE READING →In conjunction with Slovenia’s appearance during the 34th session of the Universal Periodic Review, CCIG provided technical and logistical support to the German Commission for Justice and Peace to assist in the presentation of the side event ‘Respect for the Dead: Preparing the Path to Reconciliation’. The event was co-organized by Kolping International, the Episcopal […]
CONTINUE READING →On 6 November 2019, CCIG hosted the side event ‘Addressing Implementation: Safeguarding the Rights of Children, Youth and Women in Bolivia’ at the Palais des Nations. The event took place in conjunction with Bolivia’s appearance at the 34th Universal Periodic Review session and was co-sponsored by VIVAT International, Franciscans International, Company of the Daughters of […]
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