23 June 2006 We, the mandate-holders of the Special Procedures, welcome the establishment of the Human Rights Council. We see the establishment of this new institution as a window of opportunity to...

Human Rights Council MORNING 23 June 2006 Council Holds Interactive Dialogue with High Commissioner on her Report Louise Arbour, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, today presented...

Human Rights Council AFTERNOON 23 June 2006 Council Adopts Programme of Work The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Chairperson of the Coordinating Committee of...

23 June 2006 Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, As you embark upon your program of work, I am delighted to accept your invitation to engage in an interactive dialogue with you on some...

22 June 2006 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour welcomed the entry into force today of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading...

Human Rights Council MORNING 22 June 2006 Hears Statements from Non-Governmental Organizations The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its high-level segment, hearing statements by dignitaries...

Statement by Mrs. Mehr Khan Williams United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights 22 June 2006, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Palais des Nations – Room XI Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today is...

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS 22 June 2006, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Palais des Nations – Room XI Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today is a great day in the fight...

22 June 2006 The UN Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Professor Paul Hunt, reminded the donor community...

Human Rights Council AFTERNOON 22 June 2006 The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted the agenda of the first session of the Council. The President of the Council, Ambassador Luis Alfonso de...