Concludes Discussion on Follow-Up to Decisions of the Council The Human Rights Council concluded this afternoon its general debate on the report of the high-level mission to assess the situation of human rights in Darfur and the needs of Sudan in that regard. It then concluded its discussion on…

The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its interactive debate with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour concerning her annual report which she presented yesterday. In concluding remarks, the High Commissioner said regarding Nepal, at the moment, work had to focus…

The Human Rights Council in a midday meeting today discussed the reports of the Working Groups on the Universal Periodic Report and on its Special Procedures, including the country and thematic mandate holders, the Expert Advice Body and the Complaints Mechanism, among others, all part of the…

Chairpersons of Working Groups on Right to Development and Durban Declaration and Programme of Action Present Reports The Human Rights Council this afternoon heard the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights present a number of country-specific and thematic reports prepared by her…

Adopts Timetable and Agenda of Fourth Session and Decides on Dates of Fifth Session The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its high-level segment after hearing speeches from 15 dignitaries who addressed a broad range of issues. Many speakers evoked the importance of setting up the…

High Commissioner Presents Annual Report The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive debate with Louise Arbour, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who presented her annual report, which gave an overview of the activities of her Office, and raised several…

The Human Rights Council this morning continued its high-level segment, hearing from 21 dignitaries, who raised a wide range of issues, including the building of the institutions of the Council and ensuring their impartiality and credibility, as well as national efforts to promote and protect human…

Issues concerning the need for the strict implementation of the Human Rights Council’s decisions, the indivisibility, universality and interdependence of all human rights, and the building of the Council’s institutions were among those raised by a series of dignitaries speaking this afternoon in…

The Human Rights Council opened its fourth session this morning, hearing a video message from United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and an address by High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour before starting its high-level segment and hearing from a number of dignitaries. Ban Ki-moon…

The Human Rights Council this afternoon continued its high-level segment, hearing speeches from seventeen dignitaries, who addressed a wide range of issues. Many speakers spoke of the reform process in the United Nations, urging further transparency and inclusiveness. The Universal Periodic Review…