The Human Rights Council this morning adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes on Liberia, Malawi and Mongolia. Christiana Tah, Minster of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia, said that after years of conflict Liberia had begun to take measures to fully understand its regional and…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review on Panama, the Maldives and Andorra. Roxana Mendez, Minister of Interior of Panama, said that it was a priority of the Panamanian Government to promote human rights and that the National Assembly had…

The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its general debate on situations that require the Council’s attention. During the general debate, speakers raised specific human rights violations in a number of countries and regions. Speaking during the general debate were representatives from…

Hears Presentations from Advisory Committee, Forum on Minority Issues, Social Forum and Working Group on Draft Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on minority issues, listened to…

Concludes General Debate on the Promotion and Protection of All Human Rights, Civil, Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Including the Right to Development The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights…

The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting today held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. Tomas Ojea Quintana, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, said this was an important point in the political transition…

Starts General Debate on Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention The Human Rights Council this afternoon considered follow up of its Special Sessions on Côte d’Ivoire and on Libya, and started its general debate on human rights situations that require the Council’s Attention…

The Human Rights Council this morning held a panel discussion on the issue of human rights in the context of action taken to address terrorist hostage taking. Kyung-wha Kang, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, introducing the panel discussion on the issue of human rights related to…

Geneva – Three high level experts have been appointed to investigate alleged violations of international human rights law in Libya, the President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Sihasak Phuangketkeow announced Friday. The Experts are Cherif Bassiouni, Asma Khader and Philippe Kirsch*. The…

President Appoints Members of Commission of Inquiry to Investigate Alleged Violations of International Human Rights Law in Libya The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued its general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and…