The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting concluded its general debate on agenda item four on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention, after hearing from speakers who raised a...

The Human Rights Council this morning held a panel discussion on the importance of robust policies and services for the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in contributing to the COVID...

Distinguished President of the Council, Excellencies, Colleagues and friends, The COVID-19 pandemic has made the achievement of economic, social and cultural rights even more urgent. Due to the...

16 March 2022 Also congratulate the State party for welcoming Ukrainian refugees, especially refugees with disabilities, during the humanitarian crisis. The Committee on the Rights of Persons with...

The Human Rights Committee this morning concluded its consideration of the third report of Cambodia on how it implements the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights...

Mr. President, Excellencies, Today, as we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we stand at a crossroads. Inequality versus the right to development. Nationalism against international...

MORNING Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Sale and Sexual Exploitation of Children The Human Rights Council this morning held a panel discussion on ensuring...

Excellencies, Distinguished panellists, Distinguished delegates, participants I am grateful for the invitation to join this panel. At the same time, I am disheartened by the need to continue having...

MORNING Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Promoting Reconciliation, Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka The Human Rights Council this...

Mr. President, Excellencies and Friends, It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this meeting. Two years on, the pandemic has taken its toll, touching all spheres of our life, and upending the lives...