Michelle Langrand
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Journalist covering human rights, humanitarian, environment, climate and more for @genevasolutions.bsky.social
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European Union nations have asked the UN Human Rights Council to investigate international crimes and other serious violations in Afghanistan, answering a longstanding call from civil society. ✍️@michellelangrand.bsky.social
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September 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
European Union nations have asked the UN Human Rights Council to investigate international crimes and other serious violations in Afghanistan, answering a longstanding call from civil society. ✍️@michellelangrand.bsky.social
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Mass layoffs at Stop TB Partnership in Geneva reveal the human cost of an aid system under financial pressure, where workers can be cast aside with little warning and no safety net, despite efforts by organisations to ease the blow✍️@michellelangrand.bsky.social
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July 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Mass layoffs at Stop TB Partnership in Geneva reveal the human cost of an aid system under financial pressure, where workers can be cast aside with little warning and no safety net, despite efforts by organisations to ease the blow✍️@michellelangrand.bsky.social
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Nations will meet in Geneva in early August to try to finalise a treaty to stem the global tide of plastic pollution. Will they hold the line on strict rules, or give ground on ambition to appease top plastic producers?
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July 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Nations will meet in Geneva in early August to try to finalise a treaty to stem the global tide of plastic pollution. Will they hold the line on strict rules, or give ground on ambition to appease top plastic producers?
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A special rapporteur’s claim that biological sex is to blame for violence faced by women and girls sparked pushback from states and advocates at the Human Rights Council who warn it risks rolling back hard-won protections for women and LGBTQI people. ✍️@michellelangrand.bsky.social
UN expert wants to make women’s rights about biology. Campaigners warn it's anti-gender rhetoric
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June 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A special rapporteur’s claim that biological sex is to blame for violence faced by women and girls sparked pushback from states and advocates at the Human Rights Council who warn it risks rolling back hard-won protections for women and LGBTQI people. ✍️@michellelangrand.bsky.social
Unable to reach an agreement yesterday, the ITU Council postponed the decision to today. 👇
🔬 The UN tech agency is caught in an unexpected geopolitical tug-of-war between China and the US, as the two lock horns over who will play host to a key conference in 2027. States could decide as soon as Wednesday.
Exclusive: US joins race to host ITU conference, challenging China bid - Geneva Solutions
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June 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Unable to reach an agreement yesterday, the ITU Council postponed the decision to today. 👇
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🇺🇳💸With budgets slashed, debates shortened and scrutiny stymied, the UN Human Rights Council opened its summer session in Geneva on Monday in survival mode. ✍️ @michellelangrand.bsky.social genevasolutions.news/human-rights...
Leaner UN Human Rights Council opens amid austerity push - Geneva Solutions
With budgets slashed, debates shortened and scrutiny stymied, the UN Human Rights Council opens its summer session in Geneva in survival mode.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🇺🇳💸With budgets slashed, debates shortened and scrutiny stymied, the UN Human Rights Council opened its summer session in Geneva on Monday in survival mode. ✍️ @michellelangrand.bsky.social genevasolutions.news/human-rights...