Human Rights Council MORNING 28 February 2012 The Human Rights Council this morning held a panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming and international cooperation. In a video message, United...

Human Rights Council MIDDAY 28 February 2012 The Human Rights Council today held an urgent debate on the human rights and humanitarian situation in Syria. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the...

Thank you for convening this debate on the human rights situation in Syria under agenda item 1 . As you may know, on 13 February, I briefed the General Assembly on the situation of human rights in...

Human Rights Council AFTERNOON 28 February 2012 Continues Urgent Debate on the Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation in Syria The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued with its High-level...

New York, 28 February 2012 As many of you will be aware, the United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) recently published a report on violence and discrimination against individuals based on their...

Geneva, 28 February 2012 Madame President, Distinguished delegates, Dear colleagues, I applaud this initiative of the Council which will no doubt help to raise the importance of human rights...

2/28/2012 As many of you will be aware, the United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) recently published a report on violence and discrimination against individuals based on their sexual orientation...

28 February 2012 Madam President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Excellences, It is my pleasure to welcome you today at this signing ceremony of the Optional Protocol to the Convention...