9 March 2021
Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Human Rights Council this morning heard the presentation of a series of thematic reports by the Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights, followed by a general debate on its agenda item on the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development.
Peggy Hicks, Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, presented nine thematic reports by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The reports focused on the realization in all countries of economic, social and cultural rights; the relationship between t
OHCHR | Human Rights Council Hears Presentation of Reports and Starts General Debate on the Promotion and Protection of All Human Rights
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人权高专办 | Human Rights Council Holds Panel Discussion on the Rights of the Child and the Sustainable Development Goals
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Continues General Debate on the Oral Update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Human Rights Council this morning began its annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child with a panel discussion on the rights of the child and the Sustainable Development Goals.
In her opening statement, Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said it was clear that realizing the rights of children was a requisite to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. However, discrimination, inequality, lack of political will, inadequate investment and other barriers meant children’s rights often remained a wish rather than a reality.
OHCHR | Human Rights Council Holds Panel Discussion on the Rights of the Child and the Sustainable Development Goals
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