"IRENE KHAN"

Protect freedom of expression as a vital ‘survival right’ of civilians in armed conflict, a UN expert said. UNIFEED

UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan said this particular right is “not a monopoly of western countries” adding that the safety of journalists and media freedom are top priorities for her. UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The findings of an investigation by two independent human rights experts into the poisoning of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny found the Russian state to be responsible for the attempted killing and called for the international community to carry out further investigations. UNTV CH

UN independent expert Agnès Callamard today welcomed a report published earlier this week by U.S. authorities that named Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman as the person who gave the go ahead to the operation to kill or capture journalist Jamal Khashoggi. UNTV CH

High-Level Digital Cooperation event, focused on concrete actions to safeguard the technological era for future generations.

2030 Agenda’s Integrated nature represents opportunity to increase efficiency and scale of future development, speakers tell high-level political forum.

2030 Agenda’s Integrated nature represents opportunity to increase efficiency and scale of future development, speakers tell high-level political forum.

Discussion on “Ensuring that no one is left behind: Creating peaceful and more inclusive societies and empowering women and girls”

Interactive Segment 2: Building the foundation for HUman Rights- governance, the rule of law and access to justice. Interactive segment 3: Enabling active participation in society.