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Qatar has long targeted International Geneva in efforts to burnish its image

Partnerships with FIFA, one of the world’s most powerful and wealthy sport organizations, may undoubtedly seem alluring; but is it worth the risk of associating with what critics claim is a system riddled with corruption, now also tainted by Qatar’s influence buying?

#122, The G|O Briefing, December 15, 2022

Before Brussels, Geneva has long been Qatar’s target in efforts to burnish its reputation | FIFA's World Cup Follies

The intimidation of journalists in Russia will be denounced by the Human Rights Council—but so will the EU’s decision to ban Russian media

A report to be presented at the next session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) will question the decision by the EU to ban Russian media outlets. Written by Irene Khan, the Special Rapporteur for press freedom, the HRC initially requested the report to assess the growing challenges journalists face

#100 The G|O Briefing, June 9, 2022

Switzerland joins UNSC—Renewed pressure on Michelle Bachelet—Questions around the EU ban on Russian media

The Special Procedures’ Independence threatened at the Human Rights Council

This is an onsite edited excerpt of the G|O Briefing newsletter The Human Rights Council’s 46th Session was nearly suspended last week when Russia, Venezuela, and China attempted to put an end to its deliberations using a procedural measure to block the continuation of debates. The three countries

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