Council Hears Address by President of Italy The Human Rights Council this morning heard a presentation from the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights of a series of thematic reports by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations Secretary-General, which was…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive panel dialogue on the human rights of persons with disabilities. Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, introducing the panel discussion, commended the ever-increasing number of ratifications to the Convention on…

The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay after she presented her annual report. The High Commissioner said her annual report covered the activities undertaken last year in the framework of the thematic…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon concluded its interactive dialogue with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, after speakers raised a wide range of issues including the fight against any form of discrimination, the rights of minorities, the human rights of migrants…

Hears Statements from 13 Dignitaries The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its annual high-level segment after hearing statements from 13 dignitaries who mainly outlined national efforts to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights. Many speakers continued to express concern…

The Human Rights Council at a midday meeting today held a panel discussion on the full enjoyment of the human rights of people of African descent to mark the International Year for People of African Descent. Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, opening the panel…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a general segment discussion in which delegations that were not represented by a dignitary at the high-level segment had the opportunity to take the floor. The Council heard statements from 22 countries as well as civil society representatives on a…

Eighteen Speakers Raise Issues Concerning Popular Demands for Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa and National Efforts to Promote Human Rights The Human Rights Council this morning started the second day of its high-level segment, hearing 18 dignitaries raise issues concerning popular…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued with its high-level segment, hearing statements from 12 dignitaries who, among other issues, spoke about the human rights situation in Libya and international reactions to the violations of human rights in that country, issues and challenges to the…

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and 14 High-Level Dignitaries Address the Council The Human Rights Council this morning opened its sixteenth session, hearing from 14 high-level dignitaries and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, who said the…