Geneva Press Briefing: OHCHR, UNICEF, UNCTAD,…

TOPICS

OHCHR - Ravina Shamdasani

· Burkina Faso – we deplore military takeover, call for immediate release of president

· Syria – concern at situation in Al-Hassakeh after ISIL attack on prison

UNICEF - Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) with Katherina Stasch Germany's Ambassador

· Announcement of ECW's largest single funding contribution to date and presentation of the latest updates in terms education needs in crisis-affected countries and the ongoing response by the UN and partners.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UNCTAD - Catherine Huissoud

· Global forum 2022 for national trade facilitation committees organized by UNCTAD from 1 to 4 Feb

ILO - Rosalind Yarde

· Launch of the 'ILO's new world of work video download platform for use by broadcast media