Human Rights Council explainer series – NOOR AZIZA – MYANMAR MINORITIES’ RIGHTS

Source: United Nations (video statements)

I’m here at the Human Rights Council because everybody needs to hear our stories of being Rohingya”. The Myanmar military’s persecution of the country’s people is a matter of deep concern for the UN Human Rights Council. We hear from Rohingya activist Noor Aziza who urges stronger protection for targeted communities like her own.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/poX1czY6wh4

Human Rights Council explainer series – PALAK RAU – YOUTH

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Young people have been at the forefront of social movements and social change in safeguarding, protecting and promoting human rights." Here’s how youth advocate Palak Rau from the Norwegian Students’ and Academics’ International Assistance Fund (SAIH) and the Human Rights Council work together to empower young people committed to shaping a better world.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/prGzKqWXnrM

Human Rights Council explainer series – FRANCESCA MINGRONE – CLIMATE CHANGE

Source: United Nations (video statements)

The message that we have here in Geneva for world leaders is clear: we have to act and we have the tools to act.” The Human Rights Council is a key partner in the global push for urgent, inclusive and sustainable climate action. Through its resolutions, special rapporteurs and input from Member States and civil society representatives including The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)’s Francesca Mingrone, the Council’s work also highlights the need to protect vulnerable communities and biodiversity.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kB3aEXsibo4

Frauds and Scams National PSA

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

Anyone can fall victim to an online scam. Scammers can be tricky and intimidating. It’s always good to pause and take a beat. Don’t be embarrassed to talk about it. And with the rise in scams, we should all be having conversations with our friends and loved ones to keep us all safe.

Learn more: https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/dont-let-scammers-ruin-your-holiday-season
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Human Rights Council explainer series – Protecting young people and on the issue of climate change

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Four powerful 90-second films featuring civil society representatives to highlight the value of the Council in taking action to defend the rights of women (Afghanistan), investigate abuses against minorities (Myanmar), protecting young people and on the issue of climate change. Produced in partnership with the European Union

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kB3aEXsibo4

Human Rights Council explainer series – Investigate abuses against minorities (Myanmar)

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Four powerful 90-second films featuring civil society representatives to highlight the value of the Council in taking action to defend the rights of women (Afghanistan), investigate abuses against minorities (Myanmar), protecting young people and on the issue of climate change. Produced in partnership with the European Union

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/poX1czY6wh4

UK Watch live: English devolution on Lords agenda

Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is intended to implement the government’s commitments to devolve power more widely in England; introduce a new devolution model by creating strategic authorities (SAs); reorganise local government into a pattern of unitary government; and reform the local audit system.

Members will debate the main purpose of the bill from 3.15pm.

Find out more, including who’s taking part: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/dec-2025/academics-to-give-evidence-on-uk-overseas-territories-joint-declaration/

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