Results found: 31
Meetings & Events
African traditional religions in the diaspora and the UN Declaration on the rights of people of African descent
The Yoruba Ifa tradition has survived across time and continents and exists among African descendants in the diaspora. This panel will look at the role of the Yoruba spiritual knowledge system as a form of resistance and healing.
Audio Languages: English
"Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away.
Audio Languages: English
During a special time on the spiritual calendar, when Christians are celebrating Easter, Jews are marking Passover, and Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan, the Prayer for Peace will be a moment to come together in reflection. Sikhs are also celebrating Vaisakhi.
Audio Languages: English, Original
There have been increased gaps between sexual and reproductive health and rights policy frameworks and the constrained socio-economic contexts where these frameworks are implemented. While the right to information is embodied in several international treaties and conventions, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child, many are denied access to information, and education, including Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE).
Audio Languages: English, Original
Secretary-General António Guterres visits Somalia during Ramadan
Audio Languages: English
Human Rights Council
A/HRC/52/L.30 Vote Item 9 - 57th Meeting, 52nd Regular Session Human Rights Council
Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/52/L.30 - "Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief" - Submitted by Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation) - ADOPTED (WITHOUT A VOTE)
Audio Languages: Arabic, English, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
Combating Islamophobia
Audio Languages: Original, English
Human Rights Council
ID: SR on Religion (Cont'd) - 25th meeting, 52nd Regular Session of Human Rights Council
CONTINUED - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Nazila Ghanea
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
Human Rights Council
ID: SR on Religion - 23rd meeting, 52nd Regular Session of Human Rights Council
Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Nazila Ghanea
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
Human Rights Council
ID: SR on Religion (Cont'd) - 24th meeting, 52nd Regular Session of Human Rights Council
CONTINUED - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Nazila Ghanea
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original