Concludes interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteurs on the right to food and on adequate housing This morning the Council held a clustered interactive dialogue with Independent Expert on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and…

The Human Rights Council in its midday meeting started a clustered interactive dialogue with Heiner Bielefeldt, Special Rapporteur on the freedom of religion or belief and Ben Emmerson, Special Rapporteur the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a panel discussion on the importance of the promotion and protection of civil society space. The discussion included a video message from Ban Ki-Moon, United Nations Secretary-General, and a statement from the Secretary-General of the United Nations and…

The Human Rights Council this morning held a clustered interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. Juan Ernesto Mendez, Special Rapporteur on…

The Human Rights Council today started a clustered interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food and the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living. Both Special Rapporteurs made their…

Council Observes International Women’s Day The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its interactive dialogue with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on her annual report. At the beginning of the meeting, the Council observed International Women’s Day, which is…

The Human Rights Council today discussed the prevention of genocide, holding a high-level panel discussion dedicated to the sixty-fifth anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, followed by an interactive dialogue with…

The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its High-level Segment after hearing statements from 10 dignitaries from Bahrain, Ghana, the Commonwealth, Ecuador, Central African Republic, Thailand, Iran, Sudan, Cuba and the High Commissioner for Refugees. Speaking were Khalib Bin Ahmed Bin…

The Human Rights Council, at its midday meeting today, held its general segment, hearing statements from members and observers of the Council on a wide range of issues. The Council also adopted its Programme of Work. In their statements, speakers highlighted the important role the Council could…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon heard a presentation by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of her annual report, and started an interactive dialogue with her. In her presentation Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said 2013 was a landmark…