The Human Rights Council during its midday meeting concluded its general debate on human rights bodies and mechanisms and held a general debate on the Universal Periodic Review. During the general debate on human rights bodies and mechanisms, which started on 19 March, speakers addressed a wide…

The Human Rights Council this morning adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria, Mexico and Mauritius. The President of the Council said that according to information received, Nigeria had received 219 recommendations, of which it had accepted 184 and noted the rest; Mexico…

The Human Rights Council during its noon meeting adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Jordan, Malaysia and the Central African Republic. The Vice-President of the Council said that Jordan had accepted 126 recommendations and noted the remaining 47; that Malaysia had received 232…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Belize, Chad and China. The President noted that out of 103 recommendations received by Belize, 63 had been accepted, Belize had provided further clarification on two, and it had not accepted the rest;…

Council Holds Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Minority Issues, Hears Presentation of the Recommendations of the Forum on Minority Issues at its Sixth Session The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on minority issues, Rita…

The Human Rights Council during its noon meeting held its annual interactive discussion on the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education. Flavia Pansieri, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, in opening remarks said that the Convention on the Rights of Persons…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Saudi Arabia and Senegal. The adoption of the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review of China was postponed to 20 March in the afternoon. Bandar Bin Mohammed Alaiban, Chairman of the Human Rights…

The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria. Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, Chairperson of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria, said that the harrowing violence in Syria had entered its fourth…

The Human Rights Council today held a general debate on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention, during which speakers raised allegations of human rights violations in countries and regions around the world and reiterated the Council’s responsibility to address all situations…

The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Michael Kirby, Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, said that the Commission…