The Human Rights Council this morning continued its discussion with the Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances, the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography and the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel,…

Council Concludes Dialogue with Working Group on Enforced Disappearances and Special Rapporteurs on Sale of Children and Torture The Human Rights Council this afternoon heard presentation of reports from the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable…

Concludes Interactive Discussion with Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants; Hears Statement by Minister of Justice of Timor-Leste The Human Rights Council this morning began interactive discussions with the Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the illicit movement and…

Council Concludes Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Toxic Waste and Working Groups on Arbitrary Detention and Mercenaries The Human Rights Council this afternoon heard presentation of reports from the Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances, the Special…

High Commissioner Says She Will Not Seek a Second Term in Office United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour today presented her annual report to the Human Rights Council which was followed by an interactive dialogue. Ms. Arbour announced that this would be her last annual…

The Human Rights Council today concluded its interactive debate with High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour on the report of her Office. Responding to the comments and questions on her report, Ms. Arbour said it seemed that there was some confusion among some delegations. There were…

Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Presents Reports, Followed by Special Rapporteur on Human Rights of Migrants The Human Rights Council this afternoon discussed a number of country-specific reports prepared by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Secretary-General…

The Human Rights Council this morning held a general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories after concluding its general segment. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour echoed the concern expressed by the Secretary-General on…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted a resolution in which it called for the immediate cessation of all Israeli military attacks throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territories and of firing of crude rockets. In the resolution, which was adopted by a roll-call vote of 33 in favour, 1…

The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its high-level segment after hearing from 11 dignitaries, who raised issues including the upcoming Universal Periodic Review process, combating terrorism while respecting human rights, respect for religions and cultures and freedom of expression,…