CCIG Workshop: A Case for Labour Inspection in Improving Labour Conditions in the Informal Economy GENEVA – On Wednesday, June 7th, a workshop was held in conjunction with the 106th session of the International Labour Conference, entitled “Labour Inspection as an Instrument to Protect Workers in Informal Economy: Challenges, Opportunities and Responsibilities”. The event was […]
CONTINUE READINGWe, at CCIG, would like to wish all a very Happy Easter holiday! Our office will be closed Friday, April 14th and will reopen Tuesday April 18th. May you celebrate this Easter with a heart filled with peace, joy and cheer!
CONTINUE READINGGENEVA – The 34th session of the Human Rights Council, currently taking place at Palais des Nations, presents the opportunity to hold in depth discussions with experts about countries with serious human rights situations. North Korea, Iran and Syria are just a few of the countries that the Council has devoted meetings to this session. […]
CONTINUE READINGGENEVA – On Monday March 6th, the Annual Full Day on the Rights of the Child was held at Palais des Nations as a part of the 34th session of the Human Rights Council. Members of Civil Society and State Representatives came together to discuss the protection of children’s rights within the framework of implementing […]
CONTINUE READINGOn 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 of global affairs and human rights. Zeid gave his speech, entitled: “The Impossible Diplomacy of Human Rights”, at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., upon receiving the annual Trainor Award from the […]
CONTINUE READINGDear Partners and Members, CCIG would like to extend its warmest greetings to you this holiday season! As 2016 comes to a close, we at CCIG have been reflecting on all that we have accomplished this year. Our success this year would not have been possible without the support and generosity of our devoted partners […]
CONTINUE READINGIn 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 promotion and protection of Human Rights. Addressed to 13 journalists and media and communication experts in the Basque Country, the training took place in the historical setting of the “Edificio […]
CONTINUE READINGGeneva – On Monday, October 24th, CCIG co-organized an evening conference at the Geneva Press Club entitled: “In Preparation for a Treaty: Calling for Constructive Dialogue and Joint Action,” on the occasion of the second session of the Open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations (TNCs) and other business enterprises with respect to human rights […]
CONTINUE READINGGeneva – Monday the 26th of September, during the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council a side event was held at the Palais des Nations to address the increasingly violent and precarious political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event, “Shrinking Political Space and Human Rights Violations in the DR Congo Amidst […]
CONTINUE READINGOn the 22nd of June, a side event entitled “Children as Victims and Perpetrators of Violence: Gangs and Migration in Central America” took place at the Palais des Nations in conjunction with the 32nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council. The event was organized by the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) in collaboration […]
CONTINUE READINGGeneva, Switzerland – On the 2nd of June, the International Catholic Centre of Geneva (CCIG) organized a consultation on “Decent Work Along Global Value Chains: A Call for Responsibility and an Opportunity for Solidarity”, in collaboration with the Kolping International/German Commission for Justice and Peace, Caritas Internationalis, the World Movement of Christian Workers (WMCW), the […]
CONTINUE READINGA meeting between UPR Platform and the Chief as well as other representatives of the UPR Branch of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) took place on 4 April 2016, at Palais Wilson. Eighteen representatives from thirteen NGO Members of CCIG’s UPR Platform were present. In response to the request […]
CONTINUE READINGGuatemala City. The International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG), together with its member organizations Edmund Rice International (ERI) and Marist International Solidarity Foundation (FMSI) – organized a training for “Children’s rights defenders in Latin America”, which took place from 8 to 12 February 2016, in Guatemala City, at the Marist Training Center. The training aimed […]
CONTINUE READINGPhotos of the event have been made available online by Wally Perusset Photographie Geneve Lausanne. Geneva, Switzerland. On 31 January 2016, at Victoria Hall, the Parish of Sainte Clotilde and International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) came together to recognize the entry into force in Switzerland of International Labor Organization’s Convention No. 189 through the […]
CONTINUE READINGGeneva, Switzerland. On 12 November 2015, at the Church of Saint Clotilde, the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) and the parish of Saint Clotilde commemorated the ratification of the International Labor Organizations Convention No. 189 concerning domestic workers by Switzerland. The event focused on recognizing the growing number of domestic workers and the rights of […]
CONTINUE READINGGeneva, Switzerland. On 29 September 2015, in conjunction the 30th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the CCIG together with UNESCO Exeta – Unesco Basque Country Centre organized a side event on Cultural Rights and Vulnerable Groups. Moderated by Arantza Acha, director of UNESCO Extea, the discussion sought to highlight the importance of […]
CONTINUE READINGGeneva, Switzerland. On 2 June 2015, on the occasion of the second International Labour Organization (ILO) discussion on the adoption of a Recommendation on the transition from the informal to the formal economy, the CCIG together with Kolping International/German Commission for Justice and Peace, Caritas Internationalis, the World Movement of Christian Workers (WMCW), the International […]
CONTINUE READING(Guillermo Kerber) The encyclical Laudato Si’ (Praised be) on “Care for our common home” recently released by Pope Francis has been one of the more awaited encyclical in recent decades. Media from all over the world have been commenting on it before it was officially presented, as soon as it was leaked to the Italian […]
CONTINUE READINGIn the framework of its UPR Platform and upon request of its members and partners, CCIG continues its efforts to foster training activities aimed at enhancing NGO participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The last training session focusing on UPR Lobbying Activities took place on May 4 with the participation of Geneva-based and local […]
CONTINUE READINGIn the framework of the 3rd UN Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights, a conference titled “Improving Access To Remedy In Extractive Industries”, was organized on December 2 by CCIG together with ACT Alliance, Al-Haq, CAFOD, Caritas Genève, CIDSE, Fastenopfer and Franciscans International. The event, moderated by Ms. Ana Maria Suarez Franco (FIAN International), […]
CONTINUE READINGOn the occasion of last UPR-info pre-sessions, held in Geneva from October 6 to 9, 2014, CCIG supported its members taking the floor on Madagascar, which will be reviewed at the 20th session of the UPR Working Group (27 October – 7 November 2014). In preparation for the upcoming UPR session, Ms. Pascale Lemaire-Toquec, International […]
CONTINUE READINGCCIG continues its efforts to carry out several training activities for local human rights defenders and international NGOs. In accordance with its capacity building program, CCIG’s goal is to foster a quality contribution by NGOs in the UN system through a complete and successful exercise of their consultative status. Accordingly, CCIG offers training courses and […]
CONTINUE READINGA new edition of the training session on United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms, co-organized by the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) and UNESCO ETXEA , took place from the 22nd to the 26th of September 2014 and was attended by representatives of NGOs from the Basque country. This training was the fourth in a […]
CONTINUE READINGA lunchtime briefing titled “From Informal Employment to Formal Working Conditions: The Impact on Youth” was held on June 4, 2014 at the Centre International de Conférences de Genève in conjunction with the 103rd Session of the International Labour Conference. The International Catholic Center of Geneva, the International Coordination of Young Christians Workers, Kolping International/German […]
CONTINUE READINGWhile its request of ECOSOC status at United Nations is discussed in New York by the committee in charge of NGOs’ applications, CCIG held its General Assembly (GA) in Geneva, on May 20th 2014. Thirty one collective and individual members attended the GA. Three new members of CCIG Board have been elected: Brian Bond, Representative […]
CONTINUE READINGTuesday 13 May 2014 Dr Noel Patterson met with NGO representatives at CCIG’s office in Geneva to discuss his 3P Plan, which aims to address three major issues facing the world today: peace, poverty and pollution. Dr Patterson discussed how the 3P Plan would tackle global poverty and pollution while making way for peace through […]
CONTINUE READINGA second side event on extractive industries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was held on 29 April 2014 at Palais de Nations in conjunction with the 2nd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the DRC. The side event followed up on previous recommendations and discussions from the 21 March 2014 side event, also […]
CONTINUE READINGCCIG Conference “Opportunités et Défis des ONG aux Nations Unies” 20 May 2014 at 18h30 On the occasion of CCIG’s General Assembly, a conference titled, “Opportunités et Défis des ONG aux Nations Unies” will be held on 20 May 2014 at 18h30 at 1 rue de Varembé (ground floor), Geneva. Ricardo Espinosa, former Chief of […]
CONTINUE READINGCCIG wishes its friends and members a joyful Easter season! The CCIG office will be closed from Wednesday 16 April through Monday 21 April and will be open again on Tuesday 22 April. May you feel the hope of new beginnings, love and happiness during this joyful Easter holiday!
CONTINUE READINGDRC: Breaking the Links between Natural Resources and Conflict in Eastern DRC UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW (19TH SESSION) SIDE EVENT on DRC 29 April 2014 from 14:00 to 16:00, Palais de Nations, Geneva (Room TBA) After last month’s successful high-level side event titled, “DRC: Breaking the Links between Natural Resources and Conflict,” during the 25th Session […]
CONTINUE READINGCCIG has recently relaunched its newsletter via email to better connect with its members, partners and friends about recent activities of the Center. The newsletter will be available bimonthly. If you or your organization are interested in subscribing or would like to update your contact information with the Secretariat, please email the Secretariat at secretariat@ccig-iccg.org or click here. […]
CONTINUE READINGThe side event titled, “DRC: Breaking the Links between Natural Resources and Conflict” was held during the 25th Session of the Human Rights Council on 21 March 2014 at Palais de Nations. Franciscans International and EurAc organized the event in collaboration with CCIG, OMCT, International Commission of Jurists, Amnesty International, Centre for Civil and Political Rights, Caritas […]
CONTINUE READING“DRC: Breaking the Links between Natural Resources and Conflict” HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (25TH SESSION) SIDE EVENT 21 March 2014, from 12:00 to 14:00, Room XXI, Palais de Nations, Geneva Following requests from members and partners of CCIG, in view of the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in April […]
CONTINUE READINGIn 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 Context of Extractive Industries: Cases in the Philippines, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Palestine and Thailand” was organized by CCIG, Franciscans International, Fastenopfer, Misereor, ACT Alliance and Al-Haq on 3 December […]
CONTINUE READINGThe 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 Saint Nicolas de Flue on Monday, 20 January 2014 in Geneva. An interreligious service was celebrated and attended by Mgr. Silvano M. Tomasi, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the […]
CONTINUE READINGAfter 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 partners. The website has been streamlined for easier use and access of resources that are available online and includes pages specifically devoted to CCIG’s UPR Platform. A new and more […]
CONTINUE READINGOn 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.
CONTINUE READINGInternational 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).
CONTINUE READINGInternational 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 week training session on United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms, in cooperation with UNESCO ETXEA. The training took place from the 24th to the 28th of September 2012 and was attended […]
CONTINUE READINGNGO Consultation 2012 Building a Future with Decent Work : Youth Employment and Domestic Workers For many years, the International Catholic Center of Geneva (CCIG) has shown great interest in the activities of the International Labor Organizations (ILO), especially the International labor Conference (ILC). CCIG pursues this interest through organizing a series of Consultations for […]
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