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On December 10 we celebrate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reaffirm our commitment to the protection of human rights for
On December 10 we celebrate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reaffirm our commitment to the protection of human rights for
Between April and October 2023, in the framework of a larger project implemented by the Marist Foundation for International Solidarity (FMSI) with the support of
On Wednesday, June 28th, the CCIG delivered a training session on UN treaty bodies to Civil Society actors from around the world, including India, Peru,
The 16th International Fair Trade Towns Conference will be held in Glarus Nord, Switzerland, this September. This will be an opportunity for groups across the
On June 19th, the 53rd Human Rights Council session was opened at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. This session, as noted by High Commissioner
The CCIG was invited to give a UPR mechanism training in Geneva on June 12, 2023. The session contributed to the 3-day Summer University event
In January 2023, the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) and the Marist Foundation for International Solidarity (FMSI) joined forces to ensure that Bangladesh’s Civil
On November 16, 2022, the CCIG delivered a training in Lucerne, addressed to 14 program managers of Fastenaktion (Action de Carême) working on the right
In accordance with its goals, the CCIG has continued its commitment to human rights awareness-raising through the organization of webinars and online events. This year,
After the interruption imposed by the Covid 19 pandemic, CCIG resumed in-person training activities through a new edition of the training session on the United
On the occasion of the 51st Session of the Human Rights Council, held from 12 September to 7 October 2022, the CCIG delivered an oral
Throughout 2022, the CCIG has contributed to the follow-up project “Children’s and women’s rights in Bolivia: Follow up on the UN bodies recommendations”, initiated in
On May 23, 2022, following its annual General Assembly, the CCIG held the webinar “Responses to the Triple Planetary Environmental Crisis”. Diana Rizzolio, Coordinator of
On the 23rd March 2022 the UPR Working Group Report on Papua New Guinea (PNG) was adopted at the 49th Session of the Human Rights Council.
In collaboration with the Marist Foundation for International Solidarity (FMSI) and the Marist Brothers in Bolivia, the CCIG implemented a new capacity building action addressed
In the framework of the PNG project, the CCIG developed a human rights awareness-raising initiative on the ground. Broadcasts were organized through national radio in
Upon request of local partners in Papua New Guinea, the CCIG organized an online capacity building initiative in relation to the follow-up of UPR recommendations.
(Watercolor painting of Nativity, Gabi Kiss) “May we be in this world a ray of that LIGHT which shone forth from Bethlehem, bringing joy and
Organized by the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG), in collaboration with the Dominicans for Justice and Peace, Edmund Rice International (ERI) and the Marist
As part of the lead up advocacy activities for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Papua New Guinea (3rd Cycle), the International Catholic Center of
TRAINING MATERIALS HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS Section 1.1 What are human rights? Video on what are human rights Video on
On April 28, 2021, the CCIG in partnership with UPR Info facilitated a webinar on contextualizing Human Rights Indicators to specific country situations for Monitoring
On 18th March 2021, an oral statement (in English and Spanish) was delivered during the General Debate under Item 6 during the 46th session of
From 15th to 17th February 2021, the International Catholic Centre of Geneva (CCIG), together with its partners Edmund Rice International (ERI), the Marist International Solidarity
We have gone through a 2020 that was deeply marked by the crisis brought on by COVID-19. Despite the limitations owing to the sanitary measures
On November 25, 2020, a video-conference about the new encyclical of Pope Francis, « Fratelli Tutti » was organised by the CCIG and the Formation
For the period of October 19-30, 2020, an online Human Rights Introductory Course was offered to human rights advocates and partners in Papua New Guinea
Organized by the CCIG and UPR Info, a webinar entitled “Human Rights Indicators for Monitoring UPR Progress” was conducted on Oct 29, 2020. The training
On September 28 2020, CCIG participated in a virtual event which was an ILO initiative in partnership with the Peacebuilding Support Office and the Swiss
On June 4, 2020, CCIG members participated in a webinar entitled “Life and Work after Pandemic: The Road to Recovery. Its main objectives were to
On June 5, 2020, the UN High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet made an online presentation of the 2019 UN Human Rights report to Civil Society Organizations.
On May 20, 2020, CCIG conducted its first online training session on “How to collect information from local actors/members in order to build up a
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most UN Human Right Bodies Sessions are postponed. Please, consult their respective websites for updated information.
Dear CCIG members, partners and friends, The COVID-19 Pandemic is still on us, but despite the loss and suffering it has wreaked and continues to
On the 12th March 2020 the UPR Working Group Report on Bolivia was adopted at the 43rd Session of the Human Rights Council. Bolivia accepted
The 35th session of the Universal Periodic Review was held from 20 to 31 January 2020 in Palais des Nations in Geneva. The UPR
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
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
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
For the most recent UPR-info pre-sessions which were conducted in Geneva from the 8th to the 11th of October, CCIG facilitated the participation of a
True to its sustained collaborative efforts, the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) and UNESCO Etxea- UNESCO Basque Country Centre conducted recently a Training Session
On June 26, 2019, CCIG co-sponsored the Side Event “Climate Change: It is Happening Here, It is Happening Now”, held in conjunction with the 41st
On the occasion of the 108th International Labour Conference (Geneva, 10th – 21st June 2019), two Breakfast Meetings were organized by the International Catholic Center
CCIG members came together in June 6th for the 2019 General Assembly. The General Assembly provided a platform for members to celebrate the progress made
CCIG and several member NGOs signed onto a letter entitled “Open NGO letter regarding the critical funding gap affecting UN human rights mechanisms and the
Let this Easter Season be a time of being renewed and empowered by the grace of the Risen Lord. May your hearts, homes and communities
The Human Rights Council’s 40th session officially adjourned on the 22nd of March after the adoption of several motions and the session report. States debated
The 40th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Saudi Arabia, Senegal, the Congo, Nigeria, the Central African
The 40th session of the Human Rights Council opened on the 25th of February at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Debates during the 40th
We, at CCIG, would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Our office will be closed Moday, December 17th and
CCIG continues its efforts to carry out several training activities for local human rights defenders and international NGO representatives. In accordance with its 2018 –
Geneva, 23 September 2018 – The Roman Catholic Parish of Saint Clotilde (Geneva) and the International Catholic Center of Geneva organize a “Grand Concert” for
Each of us being here today -as representatives of different stakeholders- is making social dialogue a reality. The NGO workshop entitled “Tripartism plus – Rethinking
In the framework of the project for Human Rights Defenders in Togo, carried out together with FIACAT and ACAT Togo, CCIG is very happy to share
Arts education is a right of all, but even more importantly it is a right for all. It not only contributes to the full and
Do not be afraid; I bring you good news of a great joy for all the people (Gospel according to Luke 2, 10) May the Spirit of
The International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) is pleased to inform you of the exhibition organized by the Vincentian Family (Famvin) on the occasion of the
Thanks to the support of the City of Geneva and of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, a side event titled « From mob justice
CCIG Workshop: A Case for Labour Inspection in Improving Labour Conditions in the Informal Economy GENEVA – On Wednesday, June 7th, a workshop was held
We, at CCIG, would like to wish all a very Happy Easter holiday! Our office will be closed Friday, April 14th and will reopen Tuesday
GENEVA – The 34th session of the Human Rights Council, currently taking place at Palais des Nations, presents the opportunity to hold in depth discussions
GENEVA – On Monday March 6th, the Annual Full Day on the Rights of the Child was held at Palais des Nations as a part
On the 16th of February, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, delivered a powerful speech on the fragile state
Dear Partners and Members, CCIG would like to extend its warmest greetings to you this holiday season! As 2016 comes to a close, we at
In the framework of its collaboration with the UNESCO Extea Center for Basque Country, CCIG facilitated a one-day training on United Nations mechanisms for the
Geneva – On Monday, October 24th, CCIG co-organized an evening conference at the Geneva Press Club entitled: “In Preparation for a Treaty: Calling for Constructive
Geneva – Monday the 26th of September, during the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council a side event was held at the Palais des
On the 22nd of June, a side event entitled “Children as Victims and Perpetrators of Violence: Gangs and Migration in Central America” took place at
Geneva, Switzerland – On the 2nd of June, the International Catholic Centre of Geneva (CCIG) organized a consultation on “Decent Work Along Global Value Chains:
In conjunction with the 2nd UN Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights, a conference on “Addressing Justice, Due Diligence and Access to Remedy in
The 2014 World Day of Peace celebrations hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations were held at l’Eglise de
After months of development, CCIG’s new website is now available! The new dynamic website better responds to the concrete, technological needs of CCIG’s members and
On 3 September 2013, CCIG held the Seminar on the Right to Education, with the participation of 12 different organizations interested in educational issues, but also specialized in several fields of expertise, such as women’s rights, children’s rights, migration, social exclusion and development. The seminar was held as a response to a call from members during a previous General Assembly of CCIG, where members asked for the center to undertake initiatives to build upon NGOs’ capacities regarding UN treaty bodies.
International Catholic Center of Geneva’s (CCIG) third week long training session on United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms was held from 16-20 September 2013, in cooperation with UNESCO Etxea. The five day programme was composed of presentations by human rights experts and participation in the 24th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC).
International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) and UNESCO ETXEA Training on United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms The International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) hosted a one
On Monday, 18 February 2013 an impressive number of representatives of the CCIG member organizations and Catholic NGOs that are in some way or other
NGO Consultation 2012 Building a Future with Decent Work : Youth Employment and Domestic Workers For many years, the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG)