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International Seminar in Geneva Warns of the Impact of Houthi Attacks on Regional Security and Global Trade

International Seminar in Geneva Warns of the Impact of Houthi Attacks on Regional Security and Global Trade

Geneva, Switzerland – March 20, 2025 The Southern Independent Group held an international seminar today at the Swiss Press Club in Geneva, under the title “Houthi Attacks on International Shipping Routes and Their Impact on Undermining Peace and Stability in the Region.” The event brought together security and economic experts, as well as human rights activists, to discuss the consequences of the Houthi escalation in the Red Sea and its effects on global trade and the humanitarian situation...

November 8, 2025

The 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva

The 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva

19 MAR 2025 The delegation of the Southern Independent Group participated in the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva, Switzerland. The group’s participation aimed to highlight the latest developments in the southern regions and to present a clear vision regarding the human rights situation on the ground. During the session, the delegation engaged in several meetings with international organizations, diplomats, and human rights experts to discuss issues...

November 7, 2025

More than 36 southern organizations have signed it

An important speech at the plenary session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva

5 OCT 2023 The Southern Group calls on the United Nations for an effective response to combat the phenomenon of supporting terrorist...

October 4, 2023

More than 36 southern organizations have signed it

Service Deterioration File in Aden: SIG Participation in the UN Human Rights Council

1 OCT 2023 Service Deterioration File in Aden: The Southern Group's Participation in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, HRC 54,...

September 30, 2023

The activities of the 52nd session of the Conference on Human Rights in Geneva

The activities of the 52nd session of the Conference on Human Rights in Geneva

18.MAR.23 Within the framework of the activities of the 52nd session of the Conference on Human Rights in Geneva, the southern group held...

March 17, 2023

The 52nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva

The 52nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva

18.MAR.23 On the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the delegation of the Southern Group met with the...

March 17, 2023

An important speech by SIG at the plenary session of the United Nations Council in Geneva

An important speech by SIG at the plenary session of the United Nations Council in Geneva

2022.OCT.04 The representative of the Southern Independent Group, Mr. Nasr Al-Esai, gave an important speech at the plenary session of...

October 3, 2022

SIG holds an important meeting with the Panel of the UN Special Rapporteur

SIG holds an important meeting with the Panel of the UN Special Rapporteur

2022.SEP.23 SIG holds an important meeting with the Panel of the UN Special Rapporteur on Enforced Disappearances. Geneva This morning,...

September 22, 2022

SIG meets the Chief Correspondent of the Media Department of UN Human Rights Council

SIG meets the Chief Correspondent of the Media Department of UN Human Rights Council

2022.09.21 SIG meets the Chief Correspondent of the Media Department of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Geneva As part of its...

September 20, 2022

SIG "Freedom of Expression at the United Nations"

SIG “Freedom of Expression at the United Nations”

2022.07.06 On the sidelines of the activities of the 50th session of the Human Rights Council, SIG coordinates an important meeting on...

July 5, 2022