Human Rights Day

Since its inception in 2004 the Human Rights Summit has evolved into a venue to establish international partnerships and friendships with delegates and officials from countries around the world.  The  19th International Human Rights Summi t is a global forum hosted by United for Human Rights and its youth initiative, Youth for Human Rights International, in partnership with leading NGOs and proudly sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations. Bringing together youth leaders, government representatives, diplomats, and civil society from over 60 countries, the Summit highlights the growing international commitment to human dignity and justice through education. Centered on the theme " Education for Peace ," this year's Summit emphasizes the essential role of human rights education in building sustainable peace , drawing from key international frameworks including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 2024 UNESCO Recommendation on Edu...

Since its inception in 2004 the Human Rights Summit has evolved into a venue to establish international partnerships and friendships with delegates and officials from countries around the world. The 19th International Human Rights Summi t is a global forum hosted by United for Human Rights and its youth initiative, Youth for Human Rights International, in partnership with leading NGOs and proudly sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations. Bringing together youth leaders, government representatives, diplomats, and civil society from over 60 countries, the Summit highlights the growing international commitment to human dignity and justice through education. Centered on the theme " Education for Peace ," this year's Summit emphasizes the essential role of human rights education in building sustainable peace, drawing from key international frameworks including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 2024 UNESCO Recommendation on Educati...

Since its inception in 2004 the Human Rights Summit has evolved into a venue to establish international partnerships and friendships with delegates and officials from countries around the world. The  19th International Human Rights Summit  is a global forum hosted by United for Human Rights and its youth initiative, Youth for Human Rights International, in partnership with leading NGOs and proudly sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations. Bringing together youth leaders, government representatives, diplomats, and civil society from over 60 countries, the Summit highlights the growing international commitment to human dignity and justice through education. Centered on the theme "Education for Peace," this year's Summit emphasizes the essential role of human rights education in building sustainable peace, drawing from key international frameworks including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 2024 UNESCO Recommendation on Educatio...

   Since its inception in 2004 the Human Rights Summit has evolved into a venue to establish international partnerships and friendships with delegates and officials from countries around the world. The 19th International Human Rights Summit is a global forum hosted by United for Human Rights and its youth initiative, Youth for Human Rights International, in partnership with leading NGOs and proudly sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations. Bringing together youth leaders, government representatives, diplomats, and civil society from over 60 countries, the Summit highlights the growing international commitment to human dignity and justice through education. Centered on the theme "Education for Peace," this year's Summit emphasizes the essential role of human rights education in building sustainable peace, drawing from key international frameworks including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 2024 UNESCO Recommendation on Educa...

   Closing of session. The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) . Watch the 4260th Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

   Progress report of Special Rapporteur on concluding observations The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:   144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 . Watch the 4257th Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

14th informal meeting with States Parties to International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) Watch the 4249th Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council  (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  and  Schedule . Watch the 34th Meeting - 59th Session of Human Rights Council!  

Consideration of Viet Nam (cont'd). The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Document: 144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) . Watch the 4245st Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council  (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  and  Schedule . Watch the 33rd Meeting - 59th Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

   Consideration of Viet Nam. The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) . Watch the 4244th Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  and  Schedule . Watch the 32nd Meeting - 59th Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

  59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Decisions and conclusions (Cont'd) Related Sites and Documents:  More information  and  Schedule . Watch the 31st Meeting - 59th Session of Human Rights Council! Human Rights Council

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 11 July 2025). - Item 10 - Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent Expert on Central African Republic (Cont'd) SPEAKERS: Mr. Razvan Rusu, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Cameroon, Ms. Hermine Kembo South Sudan, Mr. Alier Deng Ruai Deng Slovenia, Ms. Petra Trkov Morocco, Mr. Abdeslam El Ouazzani United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Mr. Charles Kent Russian Federation, Mr. Andrei Bashilov China, Ms. Zhu Yuejiangnan Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jimmy Alexanders Hernandez Centre d'études juridiques africaines (CEJA), Ms. Agathe Hoogterp Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Mr. Jonathan De Leyser Human Rights Research League, Ms. Inès Le Men Interfaith International, Mr. Alfred Gondo Centre du Commerce International pour le Développement, Ms. Estelle Faucher Reseau de Formation et de Recherche sur les Migrations Africaines (REFORMAF), Mr. Amadou Jean Baptiste Diedhiou A...

  Consideration of Haiti (cont'd). The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) . Watch the 4241st Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Annual thematic panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building. SPEAKERS:Mr. Tareq Md. Ariful Islam, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Mr. Mahamane Cisse-Gouro, Director, HRC and Treaty Mechanisms Division, OHCHR (Introduction) H.E. Ms. Usana Berananda, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the UNOG H.E. Mr. Mario Raúl Cano Ricciardi, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Paraguay to the UNOG H.E. Ms. Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council of Morocco and Chairperson of Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions H.E.Ms. Sara Ágoas, Head of the Human Rights Unit in the International Political Organizations Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal European Union, Mr. Thiseas Poullos Portugal (on behalf of a group of countries), Ms. Mara Sousa Ghana (on behalf of Group of African States), Mr. Michael Asomani Bahr...

Consideration of Haiti. The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) . Watch the 4240th Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 09 July 2025) - Item 9 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance (Cont'd). SPEAKERS:Ms. Claudia Fuentes Julio, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Togo, Mr. Yackoley Kokou Johnson Dominican Republic, Ms. Alfonsina Margarita Gonzalez Nicasio Sierra Leone, Mr. Samuel Saffa Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Mr. Olmer Torrejón Alcoba Ecuador, Mr. Marcelo Vázquez Bermúdez Guatemala, Mr. Francisco Calí Tzay Italy, Mr. Stefano Pisotti Spain, Ms. Alba Benito Pakistan, Mr. Danyal Hasnain Cameroon, Mr. David Koulagna Namibia, Mr. Simataa Lennon Limbo Eritrea, Ms. Nadja Micael Kuwait, Ms. Nada Mansouri Albania, Ms. Vasilika Hysi Costa Rica, Mr. Gustavo Corella Cordero Benin, Mr. Angelo Dan World Jewish Congress (Joint statement), Mr. Reuven Rennert International Dalit Solidarity Network, Ms. Abirami Jotheeswaran Partners For Transparency, Ms. Nur Yas...

Press conference by Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since. Subject: Launch of the latest report of the Special Rapporteur "From economy of occupation to economy of genocide". Speaker:Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 Watch the OHCHR/Special Procedures - Press conference: Special Rapporteur on OPT! Press Conferences

Consideration of Spain (cont'd). The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) Watch the 4239th Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! 03:15:56 Human Rights Treaty Bodies

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Item 7 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on OPT SPEAKERS:Mr. Jürg Lauber, President of the Human Rights Council Ms. Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 (Introduction) State of Palestine (Concerned country), Mr. Ibrahim Khraishi Palestinian NHRI, Mr. Issam Aruri European Union, Ms. Jana Micova Pakistan (on behalf of OIC), Mr. Bilal Ahmad Ghana (on behalf of Group of African States), Mr. Felix Osei Boateng Bahrain (on behalf of Group of Arab States), Mr. Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla Kuwait (on behalf of GCC), Mr. Naser Abdullah H. M. Alhayen Uganda (on behalf of NAM), Ms. Mary Namono Namono Sovereign Order of Malta, Mr. Yannick Galeazzi Maldives, Ms. Dk Mazlizah Pg Hj Mahale Iran (Islamic Republic of), Mr. Yaser Salarian Indonesia, Mr. Achsanul Habib Pakistan, Mr. Muneeb Ahmed Türkiye, Ms. Muzaffer Uyav Gülte...

Consideration of Spain The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) Watch the 4238th Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Item 6 - Adoption of UPR outcomes: Iraq SPEAKERS:Mr. Jürg Lauber, President of the Human Rights Council H.E. Mr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa, Permanent Representative of Iraq at the United Nations in Geneva (Introduction) Philippines, Mr. Neil Brillantes Qatar, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Mansouri Russian Federation, Mr. Ilia Barmin Saudi Arabia, Mr. Mehtab Al Mukhalafi Singapore, Ms. Audrey Goh Sudan, Mr. Abuzar Saad Tunisia, Mr. Ramzi Louati United Arab Emirates, Mr. Saeed Al Shamsi United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ms. Laura Alanko Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jimmy Alexanders Hernandez Viet Nam, Ms. Thanh Van Nguyen Yemen, Mr. Ali Majawar Albania, Ms. Silda Anagnosti Çepe Bahrain, Ms. Fatema Ebrahim Aldosari Belgium, Mr. Gino Brunswijck Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Mr. Olmer Torrejón Brunei Darussalam, Ms. Muna Masera Humanists International, Mr. Leon Langdon Lutheran World Federati...

The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) . Consideration of Latvia (cont'd) 4237th Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR) Human Rights Treaty Bodies

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Item 6 - Adoption of UPR outcomes: Madagascar SPEAKERS:Mr. Razvan Rusu, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council H.E. Mr. Benjamin Alexis Rakotomandimby, Minister of Justice of Madagascar (Introduction) UN-Habitat, Mr. Robert Lewis-Lettington UNHCR, Mr. Jesus Perez Sanchez United Republic of Tanzania, Mr. Suma Mwakyusa Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jimmy Alexanders Hernandez Viet Nam, Ms. Thanh Van Nguyen Yemen, Mr. Ali Majawar Benin, Mr. Angelo Dan Botswana, Mr. Tumelo Tsimanyana Burkina Faso, Mr. Rasmané Congo Cameroon, Ms. Hermine Kembo China, Ms. Zhu Yuejiangnan Côte d'Ivoire, Ms. Nala Meite Cuba, Mr. Roberto Cabañas Cyprus, Ms. Panayiola Chatzittoouli Djibouti, Mr. Houmed Gaba Maki Ethiopia, Mr. Tadesse Bisetegn Genève pour les Droits de l'Homme : formation internationale, Ms. Nampoina Rakotonirina International Federation of ACAT (Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture), M...

   Consideration of Latvia. The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) Watch the 4236th Meeting, 144th Session, Human Rights Committee (CCPR)! Human Rights Treaty Bodies

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Item 6 - Adoption of UPR outcomes: Republic of San Marino SPEAKERS:Mr. Tareq Md. Ariful Islam, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council H.E. Mr. Marcello Beccari, Permanent Representative of the Republic of San Marino at the United Nations in Geneva (Introduction) Nepal, Mr. Sujan Lamichhane Philippines, Mr. Neil Brillantes Russian Federation, Ms. Maria Molodtsova Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jimmy Alexanders Hernandez Viet Nam, Ms. Thanh Van Nguyen China, Ms. Chen Jiawen Cuba, Mr. Roberto Cabañas Cyprus, Ms. Stella Paraschou India, Mohammed Hussain Iran (Islamic Republic of), Ms. Somayyeh Karimdoost Lao People's Democratic Republic, Ms. Oudavanh Narkkhavong Maldives, Mr. Amr Danyal Shamun Center for Global Nonkilling, Mr. Christophe Barbey H.E. Mr. Marcello Beccari, Permanent Representative of the Republic of San Marino at the United Nations in Geneva (Final Remarks) - Item 6 - Adoption of U...

 Consideration of North Macedonia (cont'd). ----- Македонската интерпретација е достапна во живо на арапскиот аудио канал. Изберете ја на долниот десен дел од плејерот за видео ----- ----- Macedonian interpretation is available live on the Arabic audio channel. Select it at the bottom right of the video player ----- The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its States parties. The Committee's work promotes the enjoyment of civil and political rights, resulting in numerous changes of law, policy and practice. As such, it has improved the lives of individuals in all parts of the world. It continues to strive to ensure all the civil and political rights guaranteed by the Covenant can be enjoyed in full and without discrimination, by all people. Related Sites and Documents:  144th Session CCPR (23 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025) . Watch the 4235th Meeting, 144th Sessi...

59th regular session of the Human Rights Council (16 June - 09 July 2025). - Item 6 - UPR adoptions: El Salvador (Cont'd) SPEAKERS:Mr. Paul Empole Losoko Efambe, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council Vida y Familia de Guadalajara A.C. (Joint statement), Ms. Neydy Casillas ILGA World, Mr. Jose Guillermo Ricalde Perez H.E. Ms. Rina Yessenia Lozano Gallegos, Permanent Representative of El Salvador at the United Nations in Geneva (Final Remarks) - Item 6 - Adoption of UPR outcomes: Republic of Gambia SPEAKERS:H.E. Mr. Muahammadou M.O. Kah, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Gambia at the United Nations in Geneva (Introduction) Sudan, Mr. Abuzar Saad Tunisia, Mr. Anouar Missaoui UN Development Coordination Office, Mr. Karl-Frederick Paul UNFPA, Ms. Ndaye Rose Sarr UN-Habitat, Ms. Claudia Scheufler United Republic of Tanzania, Mr. Suma Mwakyusa Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Mr. Jimmy Alexanders Hernandez Viet Nam, Ms. Thanh Van Nguyen Yemen, Mr. Ali Mohamed Saeed M...