Monegasque delegation takes part in UN Human Rights Council

Monegasque delegation takes part in UN Human Rights Council - A Monegasque delegation has taken part in the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council. Last Friday March 1st, M. Gilles Realini, Advisor, Deputy Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations Office in Geneva, spoke during an interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in Sudan. Realini expressed the Principality's deep concern about the alarming situation in Sudan and reiterated the Principality's call for an immediate humanitarian response, as well as a political and negotiated solution for a return to a democracy. He also reaffirmed Monaco's support for strengthened international cooperation aimed at restoring peace and stability in Sudan. The Human Rights Council, a subsidiary body of the United Nations General Assembly, is the main UN body responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights. It sits in Geneva and is made up of 47 States elected by the General Assembly for a period of 3 years.

Last local news

Evening Update Tuesday 12th August 2025

President Emmanuel Macron has enacted the Duplomb law, without the reintroduction of the banned pesticide. ... Evening Update Tuesday 12th August 2025 Read More

12/08/2025

Destination dining: Rüya brings Anatolian elegance to the Carlton Cannes

Destination dining: Rüya brings Anatolian elegance to the Carlton Cannes – Located within the iconic Carlton Cannes, Rüya, meaning "dream" in Turkish,... Destination dining: Rüya brings Anatolian elegance to the Carlton Cannes Read More

12/08/2025

Saint-Raphaël launches its iconic summer braderie

Ready to refresh your wardrobe on a budget? The much-loved Grande Braderie kicks off in Saint-Raphaël today Tuesday 12th August, running until the 16t... Saint-Raphaël launches its iconic summer braderie Read More

12/08/2025

Brad Pitt pays tribute to French Riviera in The Gardener Gin Campaign

Brad Pitt stars in a new campaign for The Gardener Gin, calling it a "love letter" to the French Riviera. Released in July 2025, the cinematic ad pair... Brad Pitt pays tribute to French Riviera in The Gardener Gin Campaign Read More

12/08/2025

Police raid underway at Alpes-Maritimes Departmental Council -

A police search is underway this Tuesday morning at the Alpes-Maritimes departmental council in Nice. Judicial police officers arrived at the administ... Police raid underway at Alpes-Maritimes Departmental Council - Read More

12/08/2025