Geneva: The UN Human Rights Office is set to hold a news conference to discuss human rights violations and abuses connected to the protests that occurred in Bangladesh during July and August 2024.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the press conference is scheduled to take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on Thursday, February 13, at 09:30 local time (14:30 BST). The conference will begin with opening remarks by High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk. Prior to the event, a report and news release will be made available.
The primary focus of the conference will be the launch of the OHCHR Fact-Finding Report, which delves into the human rights issues arising from the protests in Bangladesh. The panelists for the event will include Rory Mungoven, Chief of the Asia-Pacific Section, Jyotsna Poudyal, Human Rights Officer, and Ravina Shamdasani, Chief Spokesperson.
The UN Web TV will broadcast the press conference live for those interested in listening. For journalists based in Bangladesh who wish to ask questions, registration with Tara Jayaram via a Microsoft Form is required by Wednesday at 13:00 Dhaka time to gain Zoom access. The release indicates that registered journalists will receive a Zoom link one hour before the conference begins and must ensure their full name and news organization are displayed on their Zoom profile for entry into the news conference room.